Bud Lyon's Ranch Trail Masterclass
Go step-by-step through every element of ranch trail competition with Bud Lyon—one of the industry’s most respected horsemen. In this masterclass, Bud covers everything from foundational obstacles like the bridge, gate, and log drag to advanced pattern execution and mental preparation for competition. Whether you're working with a green colt or polishing a finished show horse, this series gives you the insight, structure, and confidence to build a responsive, reliable partner for the ranch trail arena.
Each video is packed with practical guidance on body control, maneuver accuracy, obstacle strategy, and what judges are really looking for. You’ll also get a behind-the-scenes look at Bud’s own training philosophy, Q&A sessions, and personal stories that bring the western lifestyle to life.
Perfect for amateur riders, seasoned competitors, and anyone passionate about horsemanship, Bud Lyon’s Ranch Trail Masterclass is your go-to training companion for success in and out of the show pen.
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Bud Lyon's Ranch Trail Masterclass Workbook
1.64 MB
Build skills. Ride with feel. Track your progress.
This six-week guided curriculum is designed to follow the Bud Lyon Ranch Trail Masterclass video series. Each week introduces new skills and obstacles, while offering journal prompts to help you reflect, adjust, and track your progress. -
Introduction to Ranch Trail
Bud Lyon talks about what is involved in ranch trail and what you'll find in this masterclass.
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Gate Maneuver On A Finished Horse
Bud Lyon demonstrates the gate maneuver on a finished horse and explains what it should look like to earn credit in competition.
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Introduction to the Gate in Ranch Trail
Bud Lyon breaks down the gate maneuver in ranch trail, explaining his approach and the key techniques he uses to earn credit in this maneuver.
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Walking Over The Bridge Fundamentals
Bud Lyon explains how he introduces the bridge obstacle to a young horse in ranch riding. He walks through his step-by-step approach to building confidence, trust, and calmness as the horse learns to navigate this common challenge in the show pen.
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Introduction to the Bridge in Ranch Trail
Bud Lyon works with a horse encountering the bridge obstacle for the first time in ranch trail. He explains how to introduce the bridge with confidence and shares tips on tuning a horse that may need extra help.
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Introduction To The Clover Leaf Pattern
Bud Lyon builds on backing exercises and demonstrates how to back up in a cloverleaf pattern.
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What to Look For In Different Maneuvers
Bud Lyon answers "What are you looking for with each pattern?"
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Log Drag Fundamentals
Bud Lyon introduces a 3-year-old to the log drag for the very first time. In this video, Bud walks through each step of the process, focusing on patience, proper positioning, and building the horse’s confidence with this essential ranch riding obstacle.
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Log Trotover Fundamentals
Join Bud Lyon as he breaks down the log trot-over maneuver in ranch trail and shares tips on how to fine-tune your horse’s performance when needed.
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Double Lopeover Fundamentals
Join Bud Lyon as he breaks down the double log lopeover maneuver in ranch trail and shares tips on how to fine-tune your horse’s performance when needed.
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Introduction To Sidepassing
Bud Lyon demonstrates how he introduces a horse to the sidepass and explains the key fundamentals that should be in place during this maneuver.
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Introduction to Feed Trough Drag In Ranch Trail
Once your horse is comfortable dragging a log, you can progress to dragging a feed trough—something you may encounter in ranch trail classes. Bud Lyon demonstrates how to introduce this maneuver to a horse that’s never seen it before.
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Log Walkover Fundamentals
Bud Lyon works a clumsy 5-year-old gelding through the log walkovers. He discusses how he trains this horse to develop more forward motion and cadence in the maneuver.
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Introduction to Serpantining in Ranch Trail
Bud Lyon demonstrates how to introduce a horse to serpentining around stumps and shares what kind of feel and response he looks for during this maneuver.
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Log Lopeover Fundamentals
Join Bud Lyon as he breaks down the log lope-over maneuver in ranch trail and shares tips on how to fine-tune your horse’s performance when needed.
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Ranch Trail Warm-Up
Bud Lyons warms up a 3-year-old gelding he's been working with for about five months. In this video, Bud walks us through each step in his warm-up routine, specifically geared toward preparing the young horse for ranch riding. From body control to mindset, Bud focuses on building a confident, res...
