Introducing the Flag and Tarp
Introducing the Flag and Tarp
In this second installment, Pat introduces the flag and tarp to a young Thoroughbred gelding. As a cowboy, there is a great deal of stock placed on having a gentle horse.  It can make the difference between living and dying on any given day on a ranch. Pat walks the viewer through the steps he takes to safely work a young horse with the flag and tarp from the ground with the goal of eventually being able to ride with both items.
The subjects covered in this video are:
- Introducing a flag 
- The concept of separation between accepting the flag and 
 moving away from the flag
- Introducing a tarp 
- Driving a horse over a tarp on a lead rope and loose 
- Working a horse from above his eye to prepare for riding with 
 a flag and tarp
- Trailer loading as it relates to the flag and tarp - Run time: 90 minutes