Ranch Riding Pattern Drills

Ranch Riding Pattern Drills

15 Seasons

The "Ranch Riding Pattern Drills" video series on Ride TV is an essential resource for riders aiming to excel in ranch riding. This series provides a comprehensive guide to mastering the various patterns and movements required in ranch riding, emphasizing precision, fluidity, and effective communication between horse and rider. Featuring expert trainers who demonstrate and break down each drill, the videos cover key elements such as transitions, circles, stops, and turns. Viewers learn how to refine their technique and improve their performance through detailed instruction and practical tips. Whether you're a competitive rider or simply looking to enhance your skills, the "Ranch Riding Pattern Drills" series offers valuable insights to help you achieve a higher level of proficiency and confidence in ranch riding.

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Ranch Riding Pattern Drills
  • Gate, Bridge, and Walkover Logs Practice

    Episode 1

    Clinic attendees practice these three obstacles, while Cody provides feedback on each one.

  • Introduction to Ranch Trail:PushThrough Gate

    Episode 2

    A common way to open the gate in a ranch trail class is by pushing the gate open. Cody Crow shows you how to master this maneuver.

  • Introduction to Ranch Trail: Pulling a Gate Open

    Episode 3

    Another variation of gate obstacle includes pulling the gate open to go through it. Cody Crow demonstrates how he likes to compete this maneuver.

  • Rail Work: Extended Lope to Extended Trot

    Episode 4

    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.

  • Extended Lope to Extended Trot Transition

    Episode 5

    In the ranch riding it's easy to end up in the penalty box if you don't school your transitions at home. Bud Lyon breaks down one of the more difficult transitions, the extended lope to extended trot transition, and shows you what he does at home so he's clean when it's time to go in the show pen.

  • Control Their Feet in a Walkover

    Episode 6

    Bud Lyon demonstrates a training drill that will help you control your horse's feet in a log walkover.