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Q&A With Crystal McNutt
We sit down to talk with Crystal McNutt and go over different aspects of horse showing and competing.
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Crystal McNutt's Reining Masterclass Workbook
4.61 MB
Elevate your reining training with this specially curated workbook. Print out, keep in your tack room or desk, follow along, take notes, make goals, and more with Crystal McNutt!
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Reining Warm-Up
Crystal McNutt goes through her daily warm up she does with her reining horses to help evaluate what she's going to work on each day.
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Leg Position for Western Riding
Crystal McNutt goes over basic leg position you need for Western riding, and then shows you a couple of drills you can do at home to help strengthen your legs.
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Mentally Preparing For Your Ride
Crystal McNutt offers some advice on how to mentally prepare yourself for your ride.
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Getting Tight at the Lope
A tight horse might pop out of lead during large, fast circles, or shut down too quickly when you ask for the fast-to-slow transition. Crystal McNutt goes over the different ways she helps a tight horse soften and relax during different loping maneuvers.
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Speed Control in the Stop
Before you sliding stop, it's important to have speed control in your rundown. Crystal McNutt shows you how to get it.
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Tips for Non-Pro Riders
Crystal McNutt shares invaluable advice with non-pro riders, drawing from her years of experience in the industry. Her top tip? "Speed kills." McNutt emphasizes the importance of maintaining the right pace during circle work to minimize mistakes.
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Turnaround Practice
Crystal McNutt shows you how she practices the turnaround at home.
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Schooling Flying Lead Changes
These flying lead change drills will keep your horse from anticipating the flying lead change and focusing more on body control.
