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Reining/Cow Horse
Brad Barkemyer: Center Your Circles
Don’t lose points in the show pen because you’re not staying centered in your circles.
Corner Control Down the Fence
Whether you’re a beginner at fencework or need to school a chargey cow horse, this exercise from NRCHA professional Brad Barkemeyer is safe and efficient.
Fundamental Cow Horse Drill
Does your horse need more practice on cattle? Brad Barkemeyer demonstrates the exercise he uses on all of his horses.
Learning How to Read Cattle
New to working cattle? Here’s a drill Brad Barkemeyer likes to do to help you learn how to read cattle.
New Rider Works Imaginary Cow
Once a rider is comfortable working the flag, it’s time to practice working an imaginary cow.
Introducing Rider to Working the Flag
When you come from a different discipline over to the working cow horse, it’s important to start on the flag before working with an actual cow.
How to Hold Romal Reins
Do you know how to properly hold and use romal reins? Brad Barkemeyer breaks down the basics.
Hourglass Drill
Don’t let your horse change directions just because he changes leads. Use this drill to keep your horse straight after a lead change.
Use Your Leg, Rein, and Voice to Spin
Brad Barkemeyer shows you how to use your leg, rein, and voice to properly cue your horse to spin.
Train & Maintain Flying Lead Change
Learn how to successfully train and maintain a flying lead change.
Scotching and Stopping Part 1
Bud Lyon explains what scotching is and how to prevent it.
Proper Positioning Going Down the Fence
Brad Barkemeyer explains what not to do when going down the fence.
Guiding While Circling a Cow
Brad Barkemeyer demonstrates how to guide your horse while circling a cow.
Working the Imaginary Cow
Don’t have access to cattle? Try working an imaginary cow with Brad’s exercise.
Hands-Free Slowdown
Use this straight-line-to-circle exercise to plus-point your reinerʼs fast-to-slow speed transitions. World champion trainer Clint Haverty shows you how.
From Heartbreak to Healing—A Mother's Tale
A mother’s world-show triumph on her late son’s talented performance horse is an act of love and tribute.
Personal Feeding Program • Back-Up Drill
Bud Lyon talks about his feeding program, Brad Barkemeyer shows you his favorite back-up drill.
Make ’em Last: Avila's Secrets to Keeping Older Performance Horses Sound
Maintain longevity in your older performance horses using these insights from Bob Avila.
The Finished Rollback
Bob Avila discusses the finer points of the finished rollback.
Crack the Rollback
Use this rollback exercise at home to ensure that you stay out of the penalty box when you go show.
Secrets to Stop a Spin
A precise end to a set of spins keeps you out of the penalty box and prevents your horse from developing bad habits.
