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: Trotting Over Logs
Episode 1
If you compete in the ranch trail or ranch riding, you've probably had to go over some logs at a trot. Cody Crow covers the basics of introducing your horse to trot logs.
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08:50Episode 2The Basics of the Ranch Trail Sidepass
Episode 2
Cody Crow demonstrates the basics of how to ride a ranch trail sidepass.
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03:31Episode 3
Rail Work: Lope to Walk Transition
Episode 3
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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12:14Episode 4
Drills to Teach Flying Lead Changes
Episode 4
Once your horse has body control and collection, it's time to start working toward flying lead changes. Cody Crow shows you an exercise you can use to help prepare your horse for flying lead changes.
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Introduction to Ranch Riding:Extended Trot to Walk Transition
Episode 5
Breaking down from the extended trot to walk can be more difficult than it sounds. To ensure that your horse fully breaks to the walk and doesn't take any 'jig' steps in between, use Bud Lyon's techniques.
