Working The Flag

Learn the benefits of working a young horse on the flag.

Winston breaks down the fundamentals of flag work to help your horse make the transition to live cattle.

Winston explains how dry work for the flag is similar to dry work to prepare for working cattle.

Learn how to use the flag to work straight lines to prepare for the show pen.

Brad Barkemeyer works with a rider who is new to the working cow horse. Before working with cattle, Brad teaches his rider how to properly work 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.