After that the horse has to drive the cow along the long side of the arena at least two times while making the cow turn or stop in front of the short side in the direction of the wall.

Finally the horse has to drive the cow to the centre of the arena and circle the animal one time in both directions.

At dry-work the combination does a predefined track at a tolerable speed. The jury pays attention to the horse's neatness and willingness. The horse has to respond swiftly to the rider's directives.

The jury also judges the horse's Cow Sense, good manners en maneuverability. The horse has to show its total control over the cow. Minus points are given when for instance the horse behaves aggressively towards the cow and when the horse is unable to keep the cow under control at the end of the arena.

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