Question

How would you slow a herd down

Answer 1

If its a herd of caddle or bulls, Somone on a horse would be riding next to the herd slowing turning the herd back to where they belong

Answer 2

capture the leader of the herd, or cut them off.

Step-by-step explanation:

the herd will follow their leader, so if you control the leader then you control the heard; if the herd doesn't have a leader or you cannot control the leader, then cut them off by blocking their way until they are going in the direction you want them to or have stopped.