When working a cow, it’s sometimes less threatening and more efficient to maneuver your horse’s hindquarters toward the cow. To maneuver the hindquarters in a counter-clockwise motion, pick up your left rein and establish enough contact so that your horse acknowledges you by tipping his nose in the direction of the pressure. Use your right rein to ensure he doesn’t overflex. Apply left leg pressure to your horse’s side, while keeping your right leg away from his body so he can move in that direction. When he takes one step, allow him to rest and experience relief, so he learns to associate moving his hindquarters with relief. Then repeat, asking him to gradually take more steps. Reverse these cues to move his hindquarters in a clock-wise motion.