Horsemanship
Build more than skills—create a true partnership of trust, clarity, and precision with Horsemanship on Ride TV. This series brings together master trainers like Al Dunning, Brad Barkemeyer, Bud Lyon, Ken McNabb, Amberley Snyder, and Monique Potts—guiding you through foundational drills that elevate both horse and rider.
You’ll walk through down-to-earth lessons like teaching proper foot placement, holding steady for the farrier, and keeping your horse focused on you. Ride smarter with hands-on techniques like backing, turning, collection, counter-cantering, and learning when and how to use your spurs—all demonstrated with real-world thinking and purpose. Whether you’re tuning a young horse or fine-tuning your seasoned partner, this series crafts better rides, better connection, and better understanding—step by step, lesson by lesson. Horsemanship on Ride TV isn't about tricks—it’s about genuine horse sense, refined with every ride.
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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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First-Aid Necessities
Learn Bud Lyon's first-aid necessities to develop a horse care first-aid kit for your barn. Building an equine first-aid kit is the foundation of horse care.
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Clipping for Ranch Riding
Clipping is optional in ranch riding. Bud Lyon explains what his clipping preferences are.
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Backup Precise, Then Add Speed
Before you can get a fast backup, you need to get a correct backup. Bud Lyon's advice will get you both.
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Troubleshooting Trotovers
Bud coaches a rider as she works on trotovers. He encourages the rider to create more impulsion while focusing on cadence and rhythm.