NRHA Pattern Practice

NRHA Pattern Practice

16 Seasons

Select the pattern you need to work on and learn how to ace every maneuver from our coaches. Bud Lyon, Ryan Rushing, and more break down every move in the pattern and give drills to help you prep for your next reining pattern.

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NRHA Pattern Practice
  • Basics of the Rundown

    Episode 1

    To have a good sliding stop you need to have a good rundown. Ryan Rushing goes over the basics of the rundown and what your horse should be doing before you ever ask him to stop.

  • Working the Rollback

    Episode 2

    Peter DeFreitas demonstrates how to work a drill geared at tuning up your horse through the rollback. The drill helps keep your horse up and moving off of your hands and legs. He also explains why having your horse come out of the rollback in the correct lead can improve your run.

  • Teaching the Sliding Stop

    Episode 3

  • Maintaining Collection to the Left

    Episode 4

    Ensure your horse can maintain collection on the left and right lead with Brad Barkemeyer's advice.

  • Getting a Smooth Lead Departure

    Episode 5

  • Reining Transitions and Circles

    Episode 6

    Peter DeFreitas introduces one of his 3-year-old futurity prospects and uses her to demonstrate how to school lead departures, transitions, and circles. He explains how to create smooth transitions using his hands and legs to control his mare's hips and shoulders.