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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Introduction to Ranch Trail:PushThrough Gate
Episode 1
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.
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04:06Episode 2
Breaking Down Log Walkovers
Episode 2
Bud Lyon breaks down log walkover in ranch riding. He explains why foot placement and footfall is so important and what you can do to ride the log walkover smoothly.
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14:38Episode 3Ranch Trail Serpentine Logs
Episode 3
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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03:31Episode 4
Rail Work: Lope to Walk Transition
Episode 4
A more difficult transition you might have to do in a ranch rail class is the lope to walk transition. A pointearning transition would include your horse being able to go from a lope to a walk without any hesitation and without breaking into a jog first. Cody Crow shows you how to master this par...
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Work the Gate Efficiently and With Purpose
Episode 5
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.
