Barkemeyer Performance Horses

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.

Learn a little more about herd work from world champion trainer Brad Barkemeyer.

Are you utilizing the space you have to ensure that your horse is able to perform at his best?

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.

Learn how to get a good start in the roping box.

Keep your seasoned horse healthy and sound.

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.

Use this exercise to help with neck reining and guiding; the importance of working in segments.

Bud Lyon talks about his feeding program, Brad Barkemeyer shows you his favorite back-up drill.

Learn how to introduce your ranch riding horse to cattle for the first time with help from Bud. Watch as Brad works a horse in a two-rein setup.