Cadence is key. Bud Lyon helps you set your horse up for success when trotting over logs in a ranch riding pattern.

Bud Lyon explains how you should ride the extended gaits in the ranch riding.

Ranch riding tack is all about staying true to the class' roots. Here are Bud Lyon's preferences.

Show off your horse's extended gaits in the show pen or use gait extensions for faster travel on the trail. Bud Lyon's tips will help you ace the extensions.

Bud Lyon works with one of his non-pro riders and has them practice a ranch riding pattern at home so he can evaluate what they need to work on in the future.