Addressing Problem Areas During the Circle Drill
The Complete Cow Horse: Total Body Control Masterclass
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3m 30s
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 fine-tune the horse’s maneuver on the cow to build better control, confidence, and connection in real-time.
Up Next in The Complete Cow Horse: Total Body Control Masterclass
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Dry Work Drills for a New Horse
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.
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Working a New Horse on the Cow
Brad Barkemeyer pulls out a horse that has just moved to his program and takes her through the fencework maneuvers to evaluate her skill set and see what kind of exercises he needs to start working on with her.
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Adding Speed to the Stop
Once your horse can run straight, have control in his body, and is listening to your cues, you can start adding speed to your sliding stop to help with sliding a longer distance.
