Your cow side leg is your driver. Learn how you can use the flag to help your horse learn the importance of it. Brad Barkemeyer talks about the importance of it in this video.

Bud Lyon has a rider go through AQHA Ranch Riding Pattern #13 and goes over what to look for in terms of pattern placement.

In this video, Martha Wright explains the ideal placement of cones around your barrels to help guide your horse’s path and improve your turns. She breaks down how proper cone positioning can reinforce correct angles, spacing, and timing during your barrel pattern work.

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...

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...

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 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 ...

Watch the Challenge Championship Finals at the Mustang Challenge on July 12, 2025 from the South Point Arena in Las Vegas.

The Mustang Challenge returns this July as the premier national championship for American mustangs and their trainers. Offering over $125,000 in cash and prizes, the event ...

Watch the top 10 and awards receptions at the 2025 Mustang Challenge from the South Point Arena.

The Mustang Challenge returns this July as the premier national championship for American mustangs and their trainers. Offering over $125,000 in cash and prizes, the event showcases ranch riding, tra...

Watch the trail preliminary classes at the 2025 Mustang Challenge on July 11 at the South Point Arena in Las Vegas.

The Mustang Challenge returns this July as the premier national championship for American mustangs and their trainers. Offering over $125,000 in cash and prizes, the event showcase...

Watch the reining preliminary class at the 2025 Mustang Challenge on July 10.

The Mustang Challenge returns this July as the premier national championship for American mustangs and their trainers. Offering over $125,000 in cash and prizes, the event showcases ranch riding, trail, and reining dis...

Watch ranch riding pre-lims at The Mustang Challenge on July 10, 2025.

The Mustang Challenge returns this July as the premier national championship for American mustangs and their trainers. Offering over $125,000 in cash and prizes, the event showcases ranch riding, trail, and reining discipline...

Bud Lyon talks about what is involved in ranch trail and what you'll find in this masterclass.

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.

Bud Lyon’s student rides through the custom pattern after first walking it on foot and discusses what she can improve for a smoother, more precise run.

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.

Bud Lyon discusses the strategy for backing up through a chute, a popular maneuver in ranch trail class.

Bud Lyon builds on backing exercises and demonstrates how to back up in a cloverleaf pattern.

Bud Lyon answers "What are you looking for with each pattern?"

In this video, Jordon Briggs applies what she learned while working her 5-year-old to this promising 3-year-old. She focuses on building softness and responsiveness with the goal of eventually going one-handed. Watch as she breaks down the steps in her training progression and lays the foundation...

Once your horse has a basic understanding of collection and steering control you can start working on advanced lead departures and focus on having your horse collected when you ask for a lope.