Just like people, horses are either right handed or left handed. Bud Lyon works with a horse and shows the difference between his right and left turns and shows you which direction his horse struggles with more.
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Body Position for Reining Circles
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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Lead Changes: Shift Your Body
When asking for a lead change, your body position is just as important as your horse's. Brad Barkemeyer shows you how he shifts his body weight so his horse is able to change leads.
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Center Your Circles
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 ...
