Pattern Practice: AQHA Ranch Riding
The AQHA Ranch Riding Patterns are designed to showcase a horse’s willingness, versatility, and precision in a ranch-style setting. These patterns emphasize smooth transitions, correct gaits, and responsiveness to the rider, mimicking the movements a horse would perform in everyday ranch work. Each pattern includes extended trots, loping, stops, turns, and lead changes, testing the horse’s ability to perform with calmness, efficiency, and natural self-carriage. The patterns featured in this series are the most common patterns used by AQHA and do not require cattle--so you can practice at home! Ranch riding champion Bud Lyon breaks down every maneuver in this exclusive Horse&Rider OnDemand series. Learn how to execute each pattern with expert guidance from Bud Lyon!
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AQHA Ranch Riding Pattern #15
Bud Lyon has a rider go through AQHA Ranch Riding Pattern #15 and goes over what to look for in terms of pattern placement.
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AQHA Ranch Riding Pattern #13
Bud Lyon has a rider go through AQHA Ranch Riding Pattern #13 and goes over what to look for in terms of pattern placement.
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AQHA Ranch Riding Pattern #12
Bud Lyon has a rider go through AQHA Ranch Riding Pattern #12 and goes over what to look for in terms of pattern placement.
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AQHA Ranch Riding Pattern #10
Bud Lyon has a rider go through AQHA Ranch Riding Pattern #10 and goes over what to look for in terms of pattern placement.
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AQHA Ranch Riding Pattern #9
Bud Lyon has a rider go through AQHA Ranch Riding Pattern #9 and goes over what to look for in terms of pattern placement.
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AQHA Ranch Riding Pattern #8
Bud Lyon has a rider go through AQHA Ranch Riding Pattern #8 and goes over what to look for in terms of pattern placement.
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AQHA Ranch Riding Pattern #7
Bud Lyon has a rider go through AQHA Ranch Riding Pattern #7 and goes over what to look for in terms of pattern placement.
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AQHA Ranch Riding Pattern #6
Bud Lyon has a rider go through AQHA Ranch Riding Pattern #6 and goes over what to look for in terms of pattern placement.
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AQHA Ranch Riding Pattern #5
Bud Lyon has a rider go through AQHA Ranch Riding Pattern # and goes over what to look for in terms of pattern placement.
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AQHA Ranch Riding Pattern #4
Bud Lyon has a rider go through AQHA Ranch Riding Pattern #4 and goes over what to look for in terms of pattern placement.
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AQHA Ranch Riding Pattern #3
Bud Lyon has a rider go through AQHA Ranch Riding Pattern #3 and goes over what to look for in terms of pattern placement.
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AQHA Ranch Riding Pattern #2
Bud Lyon has a rider go through AQHA Ranch Riding Pattern #2 and goes over what to look for in terms of pattern placement.
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AQHA Ranch Riding Pattern #1
Bud Lyon has a rider go through AQHA Ranch Riding Pattern #1 and goes over what to look for in terms of pattern placement.
