The Herd
Herds are fickle
They are dead easy to control
as long as you respect their instincts
You can apply all sorts of subtle force.
Just don’t spook them
The herd just wants to do their thing
Calm steady pressure is the key
Distractions confuse them
It keeps them compliant
Compliance is crucial
A little fear goes a long way
It keeps the herd tighter
They are not stupid though
Pushing the herd too hard
makes them unpredictable
They could bolt
It might take days
to round them up again
When a herd gets ornery,
it’s time to ease way up
They move as one and could balk
Wide-eyed fear turns into resistance
Even defiance
Never back them into a corner because
a totally different instinct kicks in
They could decide to charge
When the herd turns on you,
there’s no contest
Every cowboy knows that