NRHA Pattern Practice
16 Seasons
Select the pattern you need to work on and learn how to ace every maneuver from our coaches. Bud Lyon, Ryan Rushing, and more break down every move in the pattern and give drills to help you prep for your next reining pattern. This series provides in-depth instruction on executing key NRHA (National Reining Horse Association) maneuvers, including spins, sliding stops, lead changes, and circles. Expert trainers break down each pattern, offering step-by-step guidance, strategy tips, and troubleshooting techniques to help riders refine their skills. Whether you're preparing for competition or simply aiming to improve your reining performance, "NRHA Pattern Practice" delivers valuable insights to enhance communication between horse and rider, ensuring smoother, more controlled runs in the show pen.
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13:10Episode 1
Start and Stop a Spin
Episode 1
Ceasing a spin on target is essential for the show pen. Here are Bud Lyon's tips.
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03:44Episode 2
Getting a Smooth Lead Departure
Episode 2
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05:46Episode 3
Basics of the Rundown:Staying Straight
Episode 3
Before you can ask your horse to do a sliding stop, you need to ensure that your horse is comfortable going straight when asking for more speed. Ryan Rushing goes over the basics of the rundown so you can improve your stop.
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03:39Episode 4
Basics of the Rollback
Episode 4
Do you know the difference between turning your horse and asking your horse to rollback? Ryan Rushing goes over the basics of the rollback and how to school it.
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Introduction to Sliding Stops:Using the Fence
Episode 5
Once you can stop your horse in a straight line at the walk, trot, and lope, you can use this fence drill to help your horse stop and engage his hindquarters.
