RideTV’s latest ranch sorting series, “Sorting Smart with Kody Ward,” is a great way to kickstart your ranch sorting resolutions. With downloadable workbooks to track your progress at home, Kody Ward’s first playlist showcases futurity-level ranch sorting horses. He focuses on building a strong foundation and confidence before working with live cattle. Viewers can learn from dry work drills, flag work, and warm-up sessions with a 4-year-old cutter transitioning into the sorting pen. Each session provides valuable insights into equipment choices, timing, responsiveness, and training for success in the sorting pen.
If you’re interested in watching the full series, you can do so on RideTV’s website.
In the first video lesson, Kody Ward introduces “Old Yeller,” a young horse in training for ranch sorting. He explains the importance of equipment selection and demonstrates key dry work drills to improve collection and responsiveness. These exercises help the horse stay soft and responsive, laying the groundwork for success in the sorting pen.
In the second video lesson, Kody Ward works with “Old Yeller” on flag work, teaching the horse to frame up and follow the cow’s movements. He emphasizes the importance of timing, positioning, and responsiveness in preparing a horse for live cattle work.
The third video lesson features a warm-up session with a talented mare transitioning from cutting to ranch sorting. Kody Ward focuses on responsiveness, body control, and setting a solid foundation for success in the sorting pen.
For more in-depth insights and to watch the full video lessons, you can visit RideTV’s website.