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 releasing the reins too quickly – or both.
It’s easy to want to “get going with that cow,” (-: and be unaware you’re rushing.ย
There’s no transcript this time, but the video shows how you can “fall out” of a turn – and how to avoid this error.ย
Thank you all for the kind words! I’m glad you found some useful information. I got a great idea from Michelle for some follow-up info when it’s my turn to do a herdwork video again. Have a great day!
Thats a problem of mine. Really liked the video, I’m going to stop and breath before we turn!!
Subject to riding close to the horse with our legs, and using the cow side leg to hold, and start the Horse, the cow side shoulder should elevate, while the ribs cup. However, if the NEW cow side leg is applied early, expect the horse to cup away from the New Cow side leg, drive cow side shoulder down, thus, blocking the turn, in other words, causes counter arc However, a short turn does create a V a pocket to trap te cow, and requires less time for the next turn. On the other hand, schooling the horse, if he… Read more »
What you were teaching on the flag and how to use your seat to stay in the turn.
Loved this. Great demonstration. The take a pause breath is new 2 me. Thank you
Such a great reminder! It was a light bulb moment for me. I always thought of it as just being in position โฆ now I get the impact it has on the cow if your turn is not complete. Thank you. Never had it explained like that before:)
Thanks for,the reminder. Canโt hear it enough!
Though I am a dressage person and not a cow person, I thought that this video was very interesting. I noticed that the crossing front leg stepped behind the standing leg with the first crossing step and in front with the second one.
Agree 100% and see this mistake often…..right at the 160 usually. Nice little drill and simple๐๐ป
My horse gets cow fresh and doesn’t want to complete the turn and I get anxious and forget to make him. We both know better! The excitement of the moment makes it all fly out of our brains. Great reminder and an opportunity for a practice drill. Thanks!
Me too! Am always getting ahead of my horse.
Thank you, good reminder!
Good reminder
I see this a lot and I am guilty too
Thank you
I always need reminders
Awesome video. So many important tips to not rush thru the turn.
Thanks for the video!
You are wonderful and make it so easy to understand! Beautiful translation and i donโt think your horse could be any lighter! ๐๐๐ซ๐ฅ Thanks Barb!
Great video! good reminder to pay attention to the details in order to be consistent and communicate correctly.
Thanks! I needed to see that!! I tend to “want to get going” with that sneaky cow๐ค . Enjoy Utah!!!
Great advise! Question ๐โโ๏ธ When coming through the turn , should the rider be only using leg once fully through the 180 turn ? Or are you initiating the turn with leg , then releasing leg pressure through 180, then leg pressure accelerate once through ?
Hi, Michelle – this is such an awesome question that I am going to respond to it on my next video when it’s my turn to submit a herdwork piece. It’s a great question!
Good question above. What is your answer Barb?