The Complete Cow Horse: Total Body Control Masterclass
The Complete Cow Horse: Total Body Control Masterclass is a deep dive into building a responsive, balanced, and confident cow horse from the ground up. Led by world-class horseman Brad Barkemeyer, this comprehensive series walks riders through every phase of development—from foundational body control and dry work to advanced cow work, fence runs, and show-pen polish. You’ll learn how to isolate and control every part of your horse’s body, establish clear leadership, and develop the feel, timing, and softness required to work cattle effectively. Brad breaks down key concepts like anatomy in the saddle, suppling drills, counter-bending, lead changes, sliding stops, two-rein progression, and the transition from practice pen to competition—all with real-world demonstrations and clear, actionable instruction.
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Moving the Hind Quarters with Brad Barkemeyer
After demonstrating control of the first and second thirds of the horse, Brad Barkemeyer focuses on the final section: the hind end and feet. He explains the importance of being able to move a horse’s hind feet to achieve balance throughout the body. By isolating this part of the horse, riders ca...
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Side Pass a Square with Brad Barkemeyer
Brad Barkemeyer demonstrates how to side pass in a square, a drill designed to elevate the shoulders, engage the back, and promote proper balance through the horse’s neck and head. By maintaining roundness throughout the maneuver, this exercise encourages correct muscle use and improved self-carr...
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Counter-Bending with Brad Barkemeyer
Brad Barkemeyer breaks down the basics of counter-bending—a foundational drill to help isolate and control the front end and shoulders of your horse. Whether you're refining steering, improving balance, or tuning up a seasoned horse, this drill helps riders build body awareness and precision. Lea...
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Wither Housing Exercise with Brad Barkemeyer
Brad Barkemeyer breaks down how to isolate and engage the wither housing on a horse—an often overlooked but critical piece of the body in advanced training. In this focused session, Brad explains how to identify when your horse is stiff through the withers and how to supple that area to improve o...
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The Complete Cow Horse: Total Body Control Masterclass
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Download The Complete Cow Horse: Total Body Control Masterclass workbook to track your progress with Brad Barkemeyer. The Complete Cow Horse: Total Body Control Masterclass is a deep dive into building a responsive, balanced, and confident cow horse from the ground up. Led by world-class horseman...
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Suppling Drill Checklist
Brad Barkemeyer breaks down how to isolate and identify each part of the horse’s body during suppling drills. From shoulders to hips to ribcage, he walks you through how to feel what’s moving—and what’s not—so you can make the right adjustments in real time.
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Fundamentals: Anatomy of a Horse
Brad Barkemeyer breaks down the key parts of your horse’s anatomy that matter most in the saddle. From head to hindquarters, he explains how to recognize and engage each body part while riding—and why balance and body awareness are crucial to performance. Whether you're refining your cues or buil...
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Establishing Leadership
Horses crave clear leadership—and it starts the moment you step into the saddle. In this video, Brad Barkemeyer explains how he sets the tone for every ride by showing his horse who’s in charge. Learn how to communicate authority through feel, timing, and intention, so your horse can relax, respo...
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Establishing Leadership Part 2
Horses crave clear leadership—and it starts the moment you step into the saddle. In this video, Brad Barkemeyer explains how he sets the tone for every ride by showing his horse who’s in charge. Learn how to communicate authority through feel, timing, and intention, so your horse can relax, respo...
