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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02:19Episode 1
Increasing your reining score
Episode 1
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09:36Episode 2
Judging a Non Pro's Pattern
Episode 2
Bud breaks down a run from a non pro rider and horse who has been used in the reining as they go through the AQHA Ranch Riding Pattern 1. He offers constructive feedback during her ride, they discuss where penalties may occur and what the point deductions for each penalty would be.
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06:08Episode 3
At-Home Show Prep
Episode 3
Do you know how to prepare for the horse shows before you even get to the horse show? Reining professional Ryan Rushing shows you the drills he likes to do with his non pros to ensure they're ready when it comes time to head to a horse show.
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09:29Episode 4
Horse Show Warm Up
Episode 4
The way you warm up your horse at home and the way you warm him up at horse shows differs. Ryan Rushing goes over his horse show warm up so you can try it out at your next show.
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05:35Episode 5
Practicing Your Reining Pattern at Home
Episode 5
Sometimes people don't like to practice their patterns at home to avoid having their horse anticipate the patterns, especially when working with a reining horse where there are only a select few patterns to choose from. Learn why Ryan Rushing prefers to have his non pros practice their patterns a...
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06:24Episode 6
Putting Together a Reining Pattern
Episode 6
Ryan Rushing goes through a reining pattern with one of his non pros to go over some of the strengths and weaknesses he sees. This way they can work on those maneuvers before heading to a horse show.
