INtermediate - RANCh work/horsemanship

Intermediate Roping 

· Roping from horseback

· Tracking and roping mechanical dummy

· Learning different techniques for roping cattle in ranch environment

· Tracking cattle

· Depending on students abilities you may rope live cattle

Horse care

· In depth horse care, doctoring, hoof care. 

· In depth instruction on equipment - saddles, bits, spurs, ropes, etc. 

· Intermediate Groundwork and horse training 

· In depth horsemanship and riding skills

· Intermediate Cattle work

· Intermediate Trail Riding - leading trail rides

Ranch water – how to evaluate water, pumps, plumbing, water troughs, float systems 

· Troubleshooting and repair of water systems and water wells

· This also includes some electrical troubleshooting and repair 

Fence work overview 

· Intermediate Tear down and building standard ranch fencing from start to finish

· Welding pipe H-Braces and intermediate fence construction 

Truck/trailer work – trailer evaluation and safety 

· Intermediate trailer maneuvers -  including backing up and parking. 

· Loading/unloading horses and tack. 

· Hauling horses long distance

· Trailer maintenance and recommended equipment. 

Intermediate ranch work

· Tractor Operation, dirt work, fence work, etc 

· Maintenance and troubleshooting

· Using PTO and shredder, arena drag

· Vehicle and equipment maintenance