Dave said:
If you use the pipe method always stand facing the same way as the cow with the pipe in front of you. If a cow backs up suddenly before you get it secure it will just take the pipe away from you. I know of two people who were on the wrong side of the pipe. Cow backed up pulling the pipe into their leg, breaking their leg. A broken leg isn't as much fun as you might think
I am not sure if you mean inside the race, or pipe got them on outside.
But seems too many people are getting into an area where only the stock should be, even with real friendly animals, I would be keeping out of any confined space with them if possible, dont even stick arms through panels in a race if you can help it, lot of people get hurt doing things like that....