NRHA Hall of Famer Shawn Flarida shares his approach to schooling a reining horse, focusing on building responsiveness, relaxation, and precision. In this session, Shawn demonstrates key exercises that help improve communication between horse and rider while maintaining a calm and engaged mindset...

Adan Banuelo shares his approach to building a horse’s confidence and focus in the cutting pen. He demonstrates techniques to enhance responsiveness, timing, and control while working cattle. This video is made possible through partnership with the 2025 Along For The Ride Symposium.

Andrea Fappani breaks down one of reining’s most iconic maneuvers—the stop—by focusing on how to set it up correctly from the very beginning. In this video, he explains how the quality of the stop depends on the quality of the approach, emphasizing the importance of body control, softness, and st...

NRHA Hall of Famer Shawn Flarida shares his approach to keeping a horse sharp, honest, and responsive through the turn. In this session, he breaks down how to maintain mental engagement and physical balance without overworking or dulling your horse. Shawn explains the role of timing, feel, and co...

Dressage rider AnnA Buffini dives deep into what it truly means to stay balanced in the saddle, offering practical guidance riders can apply across disciplines. In this session, she explains how core strength, correct posture, and independent seat and hands work together to create harmony between...

In this training session, Luca Fappani focuses on teaching a young horse to yield its hindquarters—a key component of body control and responsiveness. Luca walks through his step-by-step approach to engaging the horse’s hind end while maintaining softness and clarity in the cue. This builds the f...

Luca Fappani works with a colt during just its second saddling session, setting the foundation for future success with careful groundwork and calm repetition. Bud Lyon chimes in to offer insight on what makes a solid ranch riding prospect and how early training choices influence long-term results...

Luca Fappani demonstrates how to help a young colt learn to follow its nose—a foundational skill for softness, balance, and responsiveness. In this session, he applies a hackamore for the first time and explains how it encourages a clearer line of communication without overwhelming the horse. Wat...

In this training session, Luca Fappani demonstrates how to safely introduce hobbles to a young horse, using the tool as a way to build patience, trust, and confidence. He explains how hobbles can teach a horse to manage pressure without panic, and walks through the steps of preparation, applicati...

In this training session, watch as Luca Fappani works a young horse in the round pen. Luca gives real-time feedback on building respect, gaining control of the horse’s feet, and establishing clear communication on the ground. This clip is made possible through partnership with the 2025 Along For ...

In this video, Luca Fappani demonstrates how to safely and effectively correct pushy behavior in horses—whether it shows up on the ground or under saddle. He explains why respecting personal space is a cornerstone of good horsemanship and walks through step-by-step exercises that establish clear ...

In this video, Andrea Fappani evaluates a young colt with just 30 days under saddle, offering insight into what a horse should—and shouldn’t—be doing at this stage of development. He breaks down the colt’s progress, highlights areas that need improvement, and explains how to advance the horse’s f...

Todd Bergen explains how to support a horse without overmanaging, allowing it to grow in confidence and responsibility. In this video, Bergen shares how timing, feel, and thoughtful pressure can guide a horse toward doing its job more effectively—whether in the show pen or everyday training. This...

Todd Bergen breaks down the importance of shoulder control and how it impacts balance, body alignment, and maneuver execution. In this video, Bergen shares his approach to identifying and correcting shoulder resistance, along with exercises that help improve responsiveness and softness through th...

In this collaborative session, Bud Lyon focuses on loping quality circles with cadence, control, and consistency, while Andrea Fappani breaks down the finer points of executing an effective turnaround. Together, they highlight how forward motion, body control, and timing all connect to build a we...