Brad Barkemeyer discusses the importance of maintaining parallel lines during herd work.

Brad Barkemeyer discusses the "deep cut" requirement in the herd work.

Brad Barkemeyer goes over boxing misconceptions in the cow work using drone footage.

Brad Barkemeyer reminds us that letting your horse be still and catch their breathe can be very beneficial when working with cows.

The video highlights the importance of maintaining space between the horse and cow, avoiding the urge to chase, and bringing the cow back to the arena's center for a controlled approach. The goal is to train the horse to work the fence with confidence and precision. Brad Barkemeyer breaks it all ...

Brad Barkemeyer explains how to maintain consistent spacing between the fence, cow, and horse, ensuring straight lines and controlled fence turns. Understand the importance of lead changes, adjusting your horse's position, and recognizing when to circle the cow. Avoid common mistakes like moving ...

Discover how to position your horse for optimal control during fence runs, focusing on angle changes and rate adjustments. Understand the importance of maintaining parallel lines with the cow, especially when approaching corners and guiding the cow back to the fence. The video emphasizes rider pa...

Learn how to effectively position your horse when working cattle. In this video, Brad Barkemeyer breaks down the "grid" system, using an aerial view to illustrate how to center your horse relative to the cow. Discover the importance of maintaining a perpendicular line from the cow, through the ho...

Learn the basics of cattle cutting in this step-by-step guide. Brad Barkemeyer demonstrates how to separate cattle, starting by narrowing down the selection from a group to a single cow. The video emphasizes maintaining a safe distance and a calm approach to prevent the cattle from panicking.

This video demonstrates turnback techniques for effective cattle work. Learn how to manage cows that are standing still or running by understanding pressure relief. Discover how turnback help assists when a cow is hesitant, preventing the rider from compromising the horse's position. The video sh...

This video explains common penalties in herd work, focusing on scenarios where riders can lose points. It highlights the five-point penalty for switching cows after committing to one, demonstrating how cutting the wrong cow incurs this penalty. The video also covers the three-point penalty for a ...

This video breaks down the differences in rein handling based on the horse's age and equipment, specifically focusing on snaffle bits versus bridles with rommels. Carol demonstrates legal hand positions, emphasizing the importance of using only one hand on the reins when using a bridle and rommel...

Watch as a rider demonstrates a show-type scenario with a 2.5-minute clock. Learn about effective techniques for cutting cattle, avoiding penalties, and understanding how the clock dictates your strategy. See practical examples of riders working cattle in the arena and gain insights into maximizi...

Learn about the differences between cutting and herd work, including equipment and techniques. See examples of riders working with cattle in a sandy arena and understand the importance of a deep cut. Brad Barkemeyer explains common penalties such as herd help, being out of position, losing the co...

Carol Williamson demonstrates herd work on horseback while Brad Barkemeyer explains the techniques and strategies used in herd work competitions. The video explains how riders make clean cuts from the herd, work parallel lines or V shapes with the cattle, and legally quit. It highlights the impor...

Explore the fundamentals of cutting and herd work at Bella Vista Ranch. Learn about show setups, the roles of herd help and turnback people, and essential horse training techniques. Brad Barkemeyer discusses the competition rules where riders have two and a half minutes to cut two or three cattle...

Brad Barkemeyer discusses optimal arena soil moisture and footing for horses, emphasizing how these factors impact performance. He highlights the importance of soil type and water content for different disciplines, such as cutting and rein work. The video also explores arena dimensions, recommend...

Discover the critical role of arena footing in horse training. This video emphasizes the importance of proper soil composition for young and performance horses, focusing on how it impacts their legs, joints, and feet. Learn about suitable materials like washed mortar sand and decomposed granite, ...

This video focuses on developing speed and maintaining proper form in the turnaround. Discover common mistakes like over-bending and direct reining, and how to avoid them. Brad Barkemeyer demonstrates techniques for refining foot placement, head position, and overall control. He emphasizes the im...

This video demonstrates a rollback drill for young horses, focusing on improving stopping and lateral shoulder movement. Brad Barkemeyer uses fence work to guide the horse, emphasizing smooth transitions and engaging the haunches. The goal is to achieve consistent stops and quick direction change...

Brad Barkemeyer demonstrates his go-to exercise, the Ladder Drill, to improve lead changes and balance in a horse. In this session, Brad explains how the drill helps develop timing, body control, and responsiveness while keeping the horse soft and correct through each transition. He walks through...

In this session, Brad Barkemeyer works a 4-year-old horse in the arena with a live cow, demonstrating drills designed to build responsiveness and fluidity. He walks through a series of exercises—lead changes, counter arcs, and fast-to-slow transitions—that blend dry work with cow work to improve ...

After working the circling drill on this horse, Brad Barkemeyer takes the exercise to the next level—adding a live cow. In this session, Brad explains how the horse’s responses change when working an animal and walks through what he looks for in timing, position, and feel. He breaks down how to f...

Once Brad Barkemeyer tests his new horse on a cow, he's able to evaluate better what kind of dry work drills he needs to incorporate into his riding routine.