Brad works with a rider preparing for a ranch cutting show by teaching him how to tune up his horse and practice with turnback help to simulate the atmosphere of a real show. Begin with dry work to focus on execution of maneuvers, then move on to practicing on live cattle.

When your horse is rating well and responsive during boxing and fence work practice, learn from Brad how to successfully set yourself up for circling. Brad teaches how to finish a turn and start circling, and what to do if your cow stays on the wall.

Brad Barkemeyer breaks down his checklist during fence work practice that focuses on each section; boxing, going down the fence, and circling. Follow these steps to practice form and execution of maneuvers, and pay attention to where your horse needs support or practice.

Brad discusses the importance of focusing on form during circling, and how to teach your horse to keep his shoulder up and drive his hip to the inside to avoid leaning on the cow.

Before he begins to circle the cow, Brad takes time to practice boxing and driving the cow to warm-up his horse and practice fundamentals. Learn how to practice rate and speed during this maneuver, and teach your horse to get to the shoulder and rate the cow.

Brad Barkemeyer shows you how to master the box drive box class for your next horse show.

There's a new class offered at NRCHA events called the box drive box class. Brad Barkemeyer breaks down what the event is, why you might show in this event before going down the fence, and what you need to know before you decide to compete in it.

Brad Barkemeyer explains how you progress in your riding by helping your horse finesse his approach to the sliding stop.

Brad shows riders how they can use the flag for more than just cutting.

The ultimate goal is to be able to ride your horse comfortably one-handed. Brad Barkemeyer shares how he rides his horses with one hand by demonstrating on one of his aged reined cowhorses.

Brad Barkemeyer discusses when and how to use a 2-rein set-up when working cows on an advanced horse.

Are you running into problems in your turnaround? Brad Barkemeyer talks about having too much hip when you're asking to a spin and what problems that'll cause.

In order to have a successful lead change, your horse must be willing to move off your legs and stand up his shoulders. These lateral movements help your horse learn where to put his body so he can set up for a successful lead change.

The fence can be a handy tool when asking your horse to change leads. Brad Barkemeyer shows you how he'll work flying lead changes while incorporating the fence.

Flying lead changes can be daunting. Brad Barkemeyer talks through how to prepare your horse outside of the pattern to set both of you up for success.

In this video, Brad Barkemeyer shows non pro riders an exercise that helps keep a horse's forward motion during maneuvers. He explains why you have to keep the forward motion and walks them through the exercise until they're doing it correctly.

If you're in control of your horse circling a cow, the horse is balanced. Brad Barkemeyer talks through how to let your horse follow the cow, but still encourage him.

Backing is one of the most important skills to teach his horse according to Brad Barkemeyer. In this video Brad helps a horse improve his back up.

Brad Barkemeyer takes us through one of his favorite young horse drills. He uses this drill specifically when teaching lead changes.

Learn how to properly practice the turn-around with this young-horse drill from Al Dunning.

Al Dunning talks through the progression of the turnaround and how to improve it as the horse continues his training.

No cow, no problem. Brad Barekemeyer takes us through the pattern without a cow and explains why he does it.

Brad Barkemeyer discusses why he uses a hackamore on a 5-year-old reined cow horse.

Brad Barkemeyer talks through why the counter-canter is important and how this drill applies to every discipline.