Learn from Bud Lyon what to look for in a ranch riding prospect versus a reining prospect.

If your horse isn't listening to your cues, or isn't be careful with where he's placing his feet when you're going over ranch riding obstacles, Bud Lyon goes over the importance of schooling your horse to help him learn where he's supposed to place his feet.

Bud Lyon works with a horse who is new to the gate maneuver to complete a right-hand gate.

Their roots are the same, but the spin's execution for reining and ranch riding are different. Bud Lyon explains.

Learn what the spacing should be in the ranch riding pattern. Bud breaks down how to set your logs for practice and what your spacing should be like.

The next step in working with a rider who is new to the ranch riding is the lead change. Bud Lyon discusses when to use a flying lead change and shows a new rider how to cue for a flying lead change.

Bud Lyon takes us through the complete Ranch Riding Pattern 12. Get an immersive experience as you ride along with Bud in this pattern.

Is your horse reaching at the extended trot or just going faster when you’re trotting? Are you standing up in your stirrups or do you prefer posting? These are all things to think about when you’re practicing the trot for a ranch riding event. 

Have you ever wondered how to teach your horse to extend the walk? Bud Lyon breaks down the basics of extending the walk and works with a rider who is new to the ranch riding learn how to properly ask her horse to walk so he doesn’t break into a trot during a ranch riding class.

When Bud Lyon works with a rider, he likes to make sure they’re comfortable going all speeds in the ranch riding. Here he breaks down the extended lope and how a rider should ask for the speed transition in the class.

If you plan on competing in ranch riding events, you need to be familiar with going over logs at a walk, trot, and lope, and must be able to sidepass over a log. In this video Bud Lyon works with a non-pro rider and goes over the different obstacles he practices when he's at home.

Bud Lyon explains how to perform a turnaround for the ranch riding class. Coaching the novice ranch rider through the turnaround, Bud breaks down how to accomplish the maneuver.  

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.

Bud breaks down a run from a non pro rider and horse who has been used in the reining as they go through the AQHA Ranch Riding Pattern 1. He offers constructive feedback during her ride, they discuss where penalties may occur and what the point deductions for each penalty would be.

Bud Lyon helps a dressage rider who is new to the sport of ranch riding work through some fundamentals.

A good ranch riding horse is one you want to ride all day long. Bud Lyon explains how the ranch riding is judged and how it differs from reining.

Bud Lyon coaches a rider with a young horse through she rides the AQHA Ranch Riding Pattern 1. He explains how slowing down and focusing on correctness can help your young horse learn to perform the maneuver accurately.

Want to try out the ranch riding but not sure where to begin? Bud Lyon has a rider, who has never done the ranch riding, practice her transitions so he can properly evaluate her skill level as a rider. 

Ranch riding tack is all about staying true to the class' roots. Here are Bud Lyon's preferences.

Clipping is optional in ranch riding. Bud Lyon explains what his clipping preferences are.

Bud Lyon demonstrates AQHA Ranch Riding Pattern 4. He breaks down the placement and strategy for each maneuver.

Bud Lyon demonstrates AQHA Ranch Riding Pattern 1. He breaks down each maneuver, discussing the placement and what the judges are looking for in each.

Bud coaches a rider as she rides the AQHA Ranch Riding Pattern 1. He offers constructive feedback during her ride, they discuss where penalties may occur and what the point deductions for each penalty would be.

Learn more about the ranch riding patterns and strategies for executing them. Bud Lyon discusses best practices for riding the patterns and gives a demonstration.