Along For The Ride Symposium: Tips from Inside the Arena

Along For The Ride Symposium: Tips from Inside the Arena

Experience three full days of premium horsemanship training at the 2025 Along For The Ride Symposium—now available on-demand in bite-size clips. Featuring top clinicians like Bud Lyons, Andrea Fappani, Todd Bergen, and more, you get actionable tips from each session and lecture. Stream expert clips on groundwork, obstacle work, mindset, colt starting, show-ring finesse, and more—anytime, anywhere. This series is made possible through partnership with the 2025 Along For The Ride Symposium.

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Along For The Ride Symposium: Tips from Inside the Arena
  • In The Round Pen with Luca Fappani

    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 ...

  • How To Deal With A Pushy Horse

    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 ...

  • Colt with 30 Days of Training

    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...

  • How to Help a Horse Do Its Job with Todd Bergen

    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...

  • Getting Control of the Shoulders with Todd Bergen

    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...

  • Loping Circles with Bud Lyon & Turn Breakdown with Andrea Fappani

    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...

  • What Does Horsemanship Mean To You?

    Bud Lyon, Todd Bergen, and Shawn Flarida share what horsemanship means to them—from building trust and communication to developing a willing, confident partner. Through their personal experiences and philosophies, they explore how horsemanship goes beyond training techniques and enters the realm ...