Working a Pattern with Cattle Present
The next step when introducing a rider to the working cow horse is having them work a pattern with cattle present.

Once a rider can work a horse on the flag and is comfortable with working an imaginary cow, it’s time to bring a cow into the area. However, Brad doesn’t have his novice riders immediately start working cattle, but instead has them focus on working their pattern with cattle present.

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