Once your horse has body control and collection, it's time to start working toward flying lead changes. Cody Crow shows you an exercise you can use to help prepare your horse for flying lead changes.
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Rail Work: Extended Lope to Extended ...
In the ranch rail (or riding depending on the association) portion of a ranch versatility events, you're required to perform different gait transitions and extensions at different parts of the arena. Cody Crow shows you how he likes to go from an extended lope to an extended trot in this event.
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Breaking Down Log Walkovers
Bud Lyon breaks down log walkover in ranch riding. He explains why foot placement and footfall is so important and what you can do to ride the log walkover smoothly.
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Novice Horse Stopping Drills
Cody Crow shows you a few stopping drills you can use with your horse to strengthen his ability to stop.