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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05:08Episode 1
Avoiding Too Much Speed in the Rundown
Episode 1
Does your horse try to go without you in the rundowns of a reining pattern? Keith Ceddia shows you what to do to avoid having too much speed in the rundown.
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07:45Episode 2
Fixing Too Much Bend in the Spin
Episode 2
Having a horse bend too much in a spin can cause many issues. Bud works with a horse that likes to have too much bend when he's turning and shows you how he fixes the problem.
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08:23Episode 3
Large-Circle Drill
Episode 3
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08:45Episode 4
Small-Circle Drill
Episode 4
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07:51Episode 5
Lead Changes:Diagonals
Episode 5
In the progression of teaching a horse lead changes, this diagonal exercise is a great way to keep your horse honest, and listening to your riding cues. Brad Barkemeyer shows you a drill you can add to your riding session.
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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.
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04:59Episode 7
Body Position for Reining Circles
Episode 7
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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08:28Episode 8
Stiff in the Sliding Stop
Episode 8
Does your horse get tight when it comes time to stop? Or does he start to stiffen when you cue the stop? Bud Lyon shows you a few drills you can use to fix that problem.
