Preview: Jonathan Rogers: Taking Riders from Flag to Cows
Jonathan Rogers continues to build on the principles he taught his clients in their lessons on the flag. In these three videos, he explains a range of tactics to create the best working environment for cow, horse and rider. Firstly, Jonathan talks about the placement of the herd and how this helps set up a good run. In the second video he encourages his amateur rider, Cristy Erickson to look at the whole picture and be open-minded before choosing a cow, especially a re-run cow. Jonathan says if you wait a moment and see what happens, the cow that wants to be cut will show itself. Finally in the third video, Jonathan advises Wayne Erickson how to center himself in the saddle to help stop his legs gripping and sending the wrong message to his horse.
Part 1
In part 1, Jonathan teaches his wife Judy the importance of the placement of the herd and how this helps set up a good run. Throughout, he encourages her to be patient while taking every opportunity to correct the horse
Part 2
In this lesson, Jonathan advises Cristy that her horse will try to cheat if she allows it. He talks a lot about being in the center of the cow when she drops her hand. He also encourages Cristy to look at the whole picture and be open-minded before choosing a cow, especially a re-run cow. Jonathan says if you wait a moment and see what happens, the cow that wants to be cut will show itself.
Part 3
Jonathan teaches Wayne a lot about riding to cut effectively. When it gets fast, he says to get down as deep into the saddle as he can get so the horse can do the work. Jonathan explains that it also centers Wayne on the horse and stops his legs gripping
