We are proud to unveil our Progressive Introduction to Cow Work & Ranch Sorting lesson program — a refined pathway designed to take you and your horse from foundational biomechanics to confident performance in cow work and the sorting pen.

At Double Helix Horsemanship, we believe cow work is not simply a maneuver, it is an art form. A conversation between horse, rider, and cattle built on trust, precision, and feel.

Introducing rider and horses that are new to cow work is not a rushed exposure and is cultivated development for horse and rider. Therefore, all riders and horses new to cow work will be required to progress through tiers 1 and 2 of the program before they are introduced to our live cattle to insure a safe and confident experience for both horse and rider.

**Offered now with very limited spots and limited scheduling exclusively at Double Helix Horsemanship In Bend Oregon:

Here is how it works!

**Tier 1: Foundation & Feel Lessons: This stage builds the physical and mental tools necessary for success in the next phases.

1-(hr)- Individual ($50) Group of 3 or More $30ea. (1.5hrs)

($15-haul in fee for each trailered in additional horses)

We begin with the fundamentals. In this phase, horse and rider develop softness, correct positioning, and the foundational maneuvers required for cow work.

Our focus is on:

• Biomechanical positioning for both horse and rider

• Body control and maneuver development

• Timing and feel

• Foundational horsemanship principles

**Tier 2: Mechanical Cow Integration- The mechanical cow bridges the gap between foundational training and live cattle work.

1-(hr)- Individual ($50) Group of 3 or More $30ea. (1.5hrs)

($15-haul in fee for each trailered in additional horses)

Once you and your horse demonstrate proficiency in foundational maneuvers, we introduce the mechanical cow.

This controlled environment allows us to:

• Refine cow work maneuvers

• Improve accuracy and timing

• Develop confidence without unpredictability

• Fine-tune rider cues and horse responsiveness

The mechanical cow bridges the gap between foundational training and live cattle work.

**Tier 3: Live Cattle Introduction Lessons  

1-(hr)- Individual ($80) Group of 3 or More $60ea. (1.5hrs)

($15-haul in fee for each trailered in additional horses)

After demonstrating consistency and confidence on the mechanical cow, we transition to live cattle.

In this phase, you and your horse will:

• Learn to read cow behavior

• Develop real-time decision-making skills

• Apply positioning and timing under dynamic conditions

• Build confidence working in a true cattle environment

This is where preparation meets instinct.