“How to Sit Deeper, Part 2”
Previously I did Part 1 about developing a deeper seat as you work a cow.
This is Video 2 in that series. While it’s for all who work cattle (cutting, reined cow horse, and ranch cutting riders, etc,) there’s a message here for riders in all discipline.
I also focus on the role of using the horn in cultivating a deep seat.
This is the second video in a series for developing a deeper seat.
“How to Sit Deeper, Part 1”
One of the biggest challenges of cutting and cow horse riders is to find and maintain a “deep” seat.
If you’re like many riders, try as you may, you just can’t seem to master a consistent and deep connection to your horse through your seat.
Perhaps, you don’t feel stable in the saddle when you work a cow.
“The Rhythm of Working a Cow”
One challenge in working a cow, is to get all of the pieces of accuracy, form and rhythm to stay correct … no matter the speed of the cow.
This video is a great example of the pretty form and rhythm we all aspire to achieve as we work a cow. Below the video, I explain the component parts of working a cow.
Identify those pieces as you watch Lloyd Cox and Blackish work a cow.
“Part 4: Working the Cow”
This is Part 4 in our video analysis series.
- Herdwork Planning (Part 1)
- Walk to the herd (Part 1)
- Approaching the Herd (Part 2)
- Executing Your Two Jobs IN the Herd (Part 3)
- Proactive cuts (Part 3)
- Key points for working the cow (Part 4, 5)
- Between cattle strategizing to build a run (Part 6)
“Part 3: Put Your Cow on the Outside and Drive UP!”
This is Part 3 in our video analysis series.
- Herdwork Planning (Part 1)
- Walk to the herd (Part 1)
- Approaching the Herd (Part 2)
- Executing Your Two Jobs IN the Herd (Part 3)
- Proactive cuts
- Key points for working the cow for each cow
- Between cattle strategizing to build a run
“What Now?”
This is Part 3 of my story regarding the various ways that helped me heal the pain from the loss of our 16 year-old son, Zane.
Welcome.
After the initial, primal stabs of emotion waned a bit, I did feel some peace. But then I asked myself the question, “What now?”
To my surprise, I did notice something that was positive in this early grieving time (thank goodness).
“Are You Still There?”
We all have a story.
I wish I could sit with you and hear your story.
This is Part 2 of my story about ways I discovered that helped me heal the pain from the loss of our 16 year-old son, Zane to cancer.
Specific pain: I longed and longed to find a way to stay connected to Zane in the absence of being with him physically.
“As You Grieve, Rest”
I often hear this advice when people are grieving, “Just stay busy.”
I very respectfully disagree. Or shall I say, I did not choose that route for myself after our son passed on.
Here’s why.
One of the most valuable lessons I learned from my Personal Performance training, is to teach ourselves to adequately recover our energy.
“Part 2: Cutting Video Analysis Approaching the Herd”
This is Part 2 in this multiple part video analysis series in which I dig deep into concrete, key fundamentals you can immediately use in your cutting runs.
- Herdwork Planning (Part 1)
- Walk to the herd (Part 1)
- Approaching the Herd (Part 2)
- Walk through the herd to set up a clean cut mid-arena
- Proactive cuts
- Key points for working the cow for each cow
- Between cattle strategizing to build a run
“Part 1: Cutting Video Analysis Herdwork Plan Review”
In this multiple part video analysis series, I will dig deep into key fundamentals you can immediately apply to your cutting runs. I will breakdown these critical elements:
- Herdwork Planning (Part 1)
- Walk to the herd
- Walk through the herd to set up a clean cut mid-arena
- Proactive cuts
- Key points for working the cow for each cow
- Between cattle strategizing to build a run
“Sweet Clarity”
One of the things I enjoy is getting to know the folks in my online courses. Those relationships are treasures to me. Together we build an awesome community.
When I recently asked participants about their experiences over the past year, in one of the programs a woman made a comment about her bout with loss in 2017.
“The Best Gift Anyone Can Give
To One Who Grieves”
I remember feeling so fearful that people would soon forget our son, Zane after he passed on to his heavenly life. The thought of that was gut stabbing.
Recently I saw this quote, and wanted to share it with you.