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
  • Body Position for Reining Circles

    Episode 1

    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.

  • Body Position for Reining Spins

    Episode 2

    Do you know how to stay centered in your saddle when you're asking your horse to perform reining spins? Ryan Rushing talks about body position during spins and how he stays in the middle of his horse during this extremely quick maneuver.

  • Maintaining Collection to the Left

    Episode 3

    Ensure your horse can maintain collection on the left and right lead with Brad Barkemeyer's advice.

  • Teaching the Turnaround: Too Much Hip

    Episode 4

    Are you running into problems in your turnaround? Brad Barkemeyer talks about having too much hip when you're asking to a spin and what problems that'll cause.

  • Changing Leads in the Center of the Cones

    Episode 5

    A big part of a Western riding event is being able to change leads in the middle of all the cones. Robin Frid goes over what he does to ensure that he's changing leads in the center every time.

  • Basics of the Rundown:Staying Straight

    Episode 6

    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.

  • Backing in the Spin

    Episode 7

    During the reined portion of a cow horse event, a horse is required to spin each direction. Sometimes when a horse is too far back he doesn't want to cross his front legs properly—even getting stuck within the turn. Brad Barkemeyer shows you how to fix this problem. This exercise is also great fo...