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...

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...

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 ...