Side Pass in a Square with Brad Barkemeyer
The Beginner's Guide to Sidepassing
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6m 40s
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-carriage—foundational elements for any performance horse.
Up Next in The Beginner's Guide to Sidepassing
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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.
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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.
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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.
