You don’t have to work cattle with your horse to benefit from working the flag. Brad Barkemeyer shows you how you can add flag work to your riding routine to help teach your horse basic riding fundamentals.
Working a flag is a great way to simulate cow work without having to use live cattle. Brad Barkemeyer shows you how you can safely introduce your horse to working a flag to help him become more confident working cattle.
Being able to walk a perfect circle is no easy task. Brad Barkemeyer breaks down the basics of this exercise and how it’ll help your horse stay collected without losing any forward motion.
Go through my checklist to learn more about your new horse’s strengths and weaknesses—what his personality is like on the ground and in the saddle—so you can start your journey together on a positive note.