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NRHA Pattern Practice

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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NRHA Pattern Practice

6 Episodes

  • Center Your Circles
    02:06
    Center Your Circles
    Episode 1

    Center Your Circles

    Episode 1

    Ever watch the reining portion of a pattern and see riders who struggle with hitting the center marker and keeping their circles even? As a showman it’s important that you locate the middle of your pattern so you can properly guide your horse in a true circle. Brad Barkemeyer offers his tips for ...

  • Maintaining Collection to the Right
    02:48
    Maintaining Collection to the Right
    Episode 2

    Maintaining Collection to the Right

    Episode 2

    Brad explains collection and how to maintain collection by going to the right. Collection helps your horse stay in an athletic position to perform maneuvers successfully.

  • Changing Leads on a Circle
    03:18
    Changing Leads on a Circle
    Episode 3

    Changing Leads on a Circle

    Episode 3

    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...

  • Combining the Stop and the Rollback
    03:24
    Combining the Stop and the Rollback
    Episode 4

    Combining the Stop and the Rollback

    Episode 4

    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.

  • Softening Up a Horse
    07:52
    Softening Up a Horse
    Episode 5

    Softening Up a Horse

    Episode 5

  • Start and Stop a Spin
    13:10
    Start and Stop a Spin
    Episode 6

    Start and Stop a Spin

    Episode 6

    Ceasing a spin on target is essential for the show pen. Here are Bud Lyon's tips.

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