The Beginner's Guide to Sidepassing
The Beginner’s Guide to Sidepassing on Ride TV is your step-by-step introduction to one of the most foundational exercises in Western riding. Whether you’re brand new to horsemanship or looking to refine your basics, this playlist breaks down sidepassing in a clear, easy-to-follow way — teaching you how to move your horse laterally with balance, precision, and confidence. From understanding the key cues and body mechanics to mastering correct positioning through the shoulders and hips, each video offers practical drills, expert explanations, and real-world demonstrations to help you build feel, timing, and communication with your horse. Sidepassing isn’t just a drill — it’s a building block for better turns, sharper patterns, and improved responsiveness across all disciplines. Tune in to Ride TV’s The Beginner’s Guide to Sidepassing and strengthen your foundation one step at a time.
-
The Beginner’s Guide to Sidepassing
14.4 MB
-
Introduction To Sidepassing
Bud Lyon demonstrates how he introduces a horse to the sidepass and explains the key fundamentals that should be in place during this maneuver.
-
The Basics of the Ranch Trail Sidepass
Cody Crow demonstrates the basics of how to ride a ranch trail sidepass.
-
Teaching Young Reining Horse to Move Off Your Leg
Peter DeFreitas demonstrates how he starts teaching his young reining horses to side pass. He explains how and why he uses the fence lines to help facilitate the exercise as well as when to use your leg and rein aids.
-
Side Pass in a Square with Brad Barkemeyer
Brad Barkemeyer demonstrates how to side pass in a square, a drill designed to elevate the shoulders, engage the back, and promote proper balance through the horse’s neck and head. By maintaining roundness throughout the maneuver, this exercise encourages correct muscle use and improved self-carr...
-
Perfecting the Sidepass
The next piece to body control is successfully side-passing. Ryan Rushing shows how to control the shoulder along with the rib cage and hip in the sidepass.
-
Ranch Riding Fundamentals: Sidepassing
The sidepass is another common maneuver you might be asked to do in a ranch riding class. Bud Lyon shows you how he starts teaching a horse how to sidepass, and then demonstrates sidepassing over a log.
-
Sidepassing a Young Horse Over a Log
Bud coaches a student as she works on a sidepass over a log with a young horse. He explains how slowing down and focusing on correctness can help your young horse learn to perform the maneuver accurately.
-
Sidepass a Log
Learn how to correctly sidepass a log in ranch riding.
-
Introduction to Ranch Trail: Teaching the Sidepass
A sidepass is a common obstacle you're required to perform in a ranch trail class. Ranch versatility expert Cody Crow shows you how he likes to teach his horse how to sidepass over a log.
-
Sidepass Drill
Using this sidepass drill from Brad Barkemeyer will teach your horse how to listen to your cues and move away from leg pressure.
-
Green Ranch Horse Sidepass
Cody Crow uses a nonpro rider to demonstrate how to ride a sidepass on a green ranch horse. He also breaks down some common problems with working the sidepass on a green horse and how to fix them.
-
Sidepassing in Trail
A common maneuver in trail events is the sidepass. Learn how Will and Elizabeth Knabenshue practice this obstacle at home to prepare for horse shows.
-
Warm-Up Sidepass
-
Troubleshooting the Sidepass
Bud coaches a rider as she works on a sidepass over a log. He offers helpful feedback on her starting position and hand position.
