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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Introduction to Sliding Stops: Using the Fence
Episode 1
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04:59Episode 2
Body Position for Reining Circles
Episode 2
You see some riders lean forward in their large, fast circles, while others sit back and use their seat to push their horse forward. Ryan Rushing talks about body position during reining circles and why he likes to ride them a certain way.
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Changing Leads on Finished Reining Horse
Episode 3
Peter DeFreitas shows a few ways he practices changing leads on one of his older, finished horses.
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08:23Episode 4
Large-Circle Drill
Episode 4
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08:45Episode 5
Small-Circle Drill
Episode 5
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05:58Episode 6
Turnaround Tune Up
Episode 6
If you find your horse getting dull when you ask him to spin, you might need to school the turnaround to help tune him up.