Bud Lyon

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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Bud Lyon
  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Dropping Shoulder in a Circle

    Episode 10

    Bud Lyon gives his favorite exercises to help a horse from dropping his shoulder in a circle.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Riding Fundamentals: Reverse Arc at Trot

    Episode 16

    Bud Lyon explains how to use the reverse arc in your warm-up at the trot.

  • Riding Fundamentals: Reverse Arc

    Episode 17

    Bud Lyon demonstrates how to complete a reverse arc and how it can help your horse.

  • 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.

  • Green Horse: Turnaround

    Episode 19

    Bud Lyon continues his green horse series by teaching the turnaround to a 2-year-old reining prospect.

  • Young Horse Warm-Up Exercises Part 1

    Episode 20

    Bud Lyon takes us through his checklist for a 3-year-old reining horse prospect.

  • 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.

  • 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.