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Hey, it's Barb and I want to talk to you in this little mini podcast about how powerful your eyes are when you're making cuts in a herd work or cutting run. First of all, it's important for your eyes to, in general, to be up. Anytime our eyes drop, it is always an...

The flag is one of our most resourceful tools to help us develop cow working skills. Barb describes her thoughts on the flag's best benefits and limitations in this video. 

An elusive concept for working out of the herd can be the idea of staying 'on the line' once we begin working the cow. It's an important idea to understand first and then execute, especially in fast cattle. In my video archives, I found a video that gives a great...

When I coach amateurs and nonpros for Herd Work, one challenge for most people is the feeling of chaos (or panic) near the end of the cut as the cattle thin down, and it's time to decide which cow to cut. This video is about how to help you more clearly see...

Herdwork is what's called a "soft skill," not because it's easy, but because the situation is never the same. During herd work it's challenging because the cattle are always changing position in the herd and in the arena. Plus, as a rider, you make constant decisions...

Have you ever thought of using your seat and lower back in ways similar to using any other cue - and not just for stopping? That's what this video is all about. 

One of the most challenging aspects of making cuts in cutting and herdwork classes is how many things are going on at the same time: Staying with our plan and slow on the inside Navigating our horse Making good decisions amid constantly changing cow flow scenarios!...

I have a short video that explains a common error when riders make cow turns. They tend to release a horse from remaining on its hindquarters before the turn is complete. This often happens towards the end of the turn. It's caused by using your feet too soon, or...

I have a short video that explains a common error when riders make cow turns. They tend to release a horse from remaining on its hindquarters before the turn is complete. This often happens towards the end of the turn. It's caused by using your feet too soon, or...

When it comes to working a cow, there's a lot going on - you - the horse - your mentors - the cattle!   In the Cow Smart Series, Lesson One is about your job as a rider when you work cattle. This clip also has a fun visualization. I hope you enjoy it. Cow Smart Online...