Ranch Riding Pattern Drills
15 Seasons
The "Ranch Riding Pattern Drills" video series on Ride TV is an essential resource for riders aiming to excel in ranch riding. This series provides a comprehensive guide to mastering the various patterns and movements required in ranch riding, emphasizing precision, fluidity, and effective communication between horse and rider. Featuring expert trainers who demonstrate and break down each drill, the videos cover key elements such as transitions, circles, stops, and turns. Viewers learn how to refine their technique and improve their performance through detailed instruction and practical tips. Whether you're a competitive rider or simply looking to enhance your skills, the "Ranch Riding Pattern Drills" series offers valuable insights to help you achieve a higher level of proficiency and confidence in ranch riding.
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Work the Gate Efficiently and With Purpose
Episode 1
For your first obstacle, Cody talks about working the gate with purpose, and effciently. He goes over where to stand to open the gate, and how to close it with ease for maximum points.
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06:30Episode 2Mastering the Gate: Body Position
Episode 2
Just about anyone can get through a gate obstacle in a ranch trail class. But do you know how to master this manuever? Cody Crow shows you where he likes to position his horse so he can get through this obstacle efficently and without any penalties.
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Introduction to Ranch Trail: Pulling a Gate Open
Episode 3
Another variation of gate obstacle includes pulling the gate open to go through it. Cody Crow demonstrates how he likes to compete this maneuver.
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14:38Episode 4Ranch Trail Serpentine Logs
Episode 4
There are different ways you can approach a trot serpentine in a ranch trail class. Cody Crow shows you the basics of this obstacle and then talks about how you can up the degree of difficulty and increase your score on this maneuver.
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Rail Work: Extended Trot to Jog Transition
Episode 5
Teach your horse how to go from an extended trot to a jog for ranch rail and ranch riding competition.
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Introduction to Ranch Trail:PushThrough Gate
Episode 6
A common way to open the gate in a ranch trail class is by pushing the gate open. Cody Crow shows you how to master this maneuver.
