7-Day Bud Lyon Challenge
Try the 7-day Bud Lyon OnDemand Challenge. Watch the videos and then head to the barn to try out what you've learned. This challenge is designed to teach a variety of essential skills, including proper fencing techniques, flying lead changes, and refining ranch riding maneuvers. Each video focuses on practical exercises that can be immediately applied in the barn, helping riders improve their horsemanship and communication with their horses. Ideal for those looking to enhance their ranch riding skills, this series also provides valuable tips on using spurs, managing spins, and achieving proper head carriage for competition success.
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Fencing a Horse
Bud Lyon explains and demonstrates fencing on a 3-year-old prospect. He explains how to properly fence a horse, what the benefits are, and why he uses it in his training program.
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Introduction to Ranch Riding: Flying Lead Change
The next step in working with a rider who is new to the ranch riding is the lead change. Bud Lyon discusses when to use a flying lead change and shows a new rider how to cue for a flying lead change.
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Fixing the Overturn
Don't let an overturn leave you in the penalty box when you're in the show pen. Use this drill from Bud Lyon to get your horse to stop when you ask him.
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Start and Stop a Spin
Ceasing a spin on target is essential for the show pen. Here are Bud Lyon's tips.
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Use of Spurs
The spur is a riding tool to be used as a form of encouragement. Bud Lyon explains the use of spurs in his horse training program.
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Gait Extensions
Show off your horse's extended gaits in the show pen or use gait extensions for faster travel on the trail. Bud Lyon's tips will help you ace the extensions.
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Head Carriage in the Ranch Riding
Bud Lyon discusses appropriate head carriage in the ranch riding. He gives a brief overview of certain conformations that lend themselves to ranch riding and how head carriage may affect judging.
