Bud Lyon
6 Seasons
Bud Lyon is a distinguished horse trainer and rider renowned for his expertise and accomplishments in the equestrian world, particularly in the reining and ranch riding arenas. With a career spanning decades, Lyon has established himself as a prominent figure in the industry, recognized for his exceptional horsemanship and dedication to the sport. Lyon is the driving force behind Bud Lyon Performance Horses, a training program specializing in elite horses for reining and ranch horse events. He takes pride in training Open-caliber horses and coaching Amateur and Youth riders to achieve their goals, showcasing his commitment to fostering talent across all levels of competition. Lyon's emphasis on coaching and communication, coupled with his extensive knowledge of reining and ranch versatility, makes him a sought-after clinician in his areas of expertise. His dedication to the development of both horse and rider has solidified his reputation as a trusted mentor and leader in the equestrian community, inspiring countless individuals to reach their full potential in the arena.
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Reining to Ranch Riding: Right-Hand Gate
Episode 1
Bud Lyon works with a horse who is new to the gate maneuver to complete a right-hand gate.
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03:43Episode 2
Reining Spin Vs. Ranch Riding Spin
Episode 2
Their roots are the same, but the spin's execution for reining and ranch riding are different. Bud Lyon explains.
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03:30Episode 3
Ranch Riding Horse VS. Reining Horse
Episode 3
Learn from Bud Lyon what to look for in a ranch riding prospect versus a reining prospect.
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The Difference Between the Left and Right Turns
Episode 4
Just like people, horses are either right handed or left handed. Bud Lyon works with a horse and shows the difference between his right and left turns and shows you which direction his horse struggles with more.
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06:44Episode 5
Plant the Pivot Foot
Episode 5
A belly turn won't get you the points you want. Bud Lyon offers advice for helping your horse plant his pivot foot.
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12:33Episode 6
Dropping Shoulder in a Spin
Episode 6
Does your horse drop its shoulder in the spin? Bud Lyon explains how to keep your horse's shoulder up in the reining pattern.
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03:56Episode 7
Fixing the Spin By Trotting
Episode 7
If your horse struggles with spinning, Bud Lyon shows you how he likes to incorporate trotting into his practice to help his horse find his footing.
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03:21Episode 8
Performance Horse Prospects
Episode 8
What does Bud Lyon look for in a performance horse prospect? The answer is more complicated than you might think.
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14:42Episode 9
Green Horse Lead Change Practice
Episode 9
Bud Lyon works a green ranch riding horse and shows you how he likes to work with a green horse on their flying lead change.
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11:11Episode 10
Dropping Shoulder in a Circle
Episode 10
Bud Lyon gives his favorite exercises to help a horse from dropping his shoulder in a circle.
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10:38Episode 11
Fencing a Horse
Episode 11
Bud Lyon explains and demonstrates fencing on a 3-year-old prospect. He explains how to properly fence a horse, what the benefits are, and why he uses it in his training program.
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Lateral and Forward Movement for Lead Changes
Episode 12
You must have lateral and forward movement if you want your horse to perform a flying lead change. Bud Lyon schools a green ranch riding horse and works on his horse's green flying lead change.
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12:25Episode 13
Getting Tight in the Rundown
Episode 13
Do you feel like your horse gets tense when it comes time to run down and stop in a reining pattern? Bud Lyon goes over how he likes to help his horse free up his shoulders so he can stop with ease.
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08:28Episode 14
Stiff in the Sliding Stop
Episode 14
Does your horse get tight when it comes time to stop? Or does he start to stiffen when you cue the stop? Bud Lyon shows you a few drills you can use to fix that problem.
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07:45Episode 15
Fixing Too Much Bend in the Spin
Episode 15
Having a horse bend too much in a spin can cause many issues. Bud works with a horse that likes to have too much bend when he's turning and shows you how he fixes the problem.
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02:25Episode 16
Riding Fundamentals: Reverse Arc at Trot
Episode 16
Bud Lyon explains how to use the reverse arc in your warm-up at the trot.
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04:08Episode 17
Riding Fundamentals: Reverse Arc
Episode 17
Bud Lyon demonstrates how to complete a reverse arc and how it can help your horse.
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02:48Episode 18
Riding Fundamentals: Hip Control
Episode 18
Bud Lyon tests hip control by using leg pressure. He talks about how to isolate the hip to move the horse's hip and stay soft.
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13:00Episode 19
Green Horse: Turnaround
Episode 19
Bud Lyon continues his green horse series by teaching the turnaround to a 2-year-old reining prospect.
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08:24Episode 20
Young Horse Warm-Up Exercises Part 1
Episode 20
Bud Lyon takes us through his checklist for a 3-year-old reining horse prospect.
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07:50Episode 21
Leaning in the Rundown
Episode 21
If your horse likes to lean one way or another when you're practicing your rundowns, Bud Lyon shows you how you can fix it before your next horse show.
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04:05Episode 22
Green Horse Right-to-Left Lead Change
Episode 22
Forward motion. Lateral movement. Elevation. These three things are Bud Lyon's key components to a successful flying lead change. In this video, Bud schools a young horse to help him get a successful right-to-left lead change.