Working Cow Horse

Brad Barkemeyer explains what not to do when going down the fence.

Brad Barkemeyer demonstrates how to guide your horse while circling a cow.

Don’t have access to cattle? Try working an imaginary cow with Brad’s exercise.

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.

Master speed transitions for reining.

Learn proper curb-strap adjustment.

What to look for in a performance horse prospect.

Counter-canter drill to help with balance and cadence.

Correct a horse that likes to charge in a rundown.

Walk through a ranch riding pattern with Horse&Rider OnDemand expert Bud Lyon.

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

Maintain longevity in your older performance horses using these insights from Bob Avila.

This week on Horse&Rider OnDemand

If you’re going to compete in the boxing, there are many techniques that can be used to maintain training when you’re at home. Brad Barkemeyer demonstrates show prep on four different cows. Knowing how to safely tie your horse to a tie ring is an important part of horse ownership. Brad demonstrates the knot he likes to use when tying up a horse to ensure that his horse can’t untie the rope or get his foot caught up in it.