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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04:51Episode 1
Fencing a Reining Horse
Episode 1
Peter DeFreitas explains the goal of fencing and how it can help tune up your horse.
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03:18Episode 2
Going Around the Ends of the Arena
Episode 2
Peter DeFreitas explains the importance of riding your horse around the ends of the arena.He demonstrates a drill he likes to use to help keep his horse's shoulders straight and her neck in the correct position as he makes a turn.
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Using Different Cues for Reining Transitions
Episode 3
Peter DeFreitas works with a 4-year-old horse that will be shown by a non-pro and discusses how he uses different cues to help the horse's rider communicate with him more effectively.
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03:32Episode 4
Improving the Back Up
Episode 4
Peter DeFreitas discusses how to improve your horse's backing skills. He shows you how to use your legs and hands to ask your horse to back and explains how backing up factors into your reining score.
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03:18Episode 5
Changing Leads on a Circle
Episode 5
During a reining pattern you're expected to circle your horse and then change leads in the center of the arena before going into your next set of circles. Keith Ceddia goes over the basics of changing leads on a circle and how you can successfully do so without letting your horse lean into the ci...
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03:24Episode 6
Combining the Stop and the Rollback
Episode 6
In a reining pattern, you're required to stop your horse and immediately rollback. Ryan Rushing demonstrates how to combine the two so you can increase your score in the show pen.
