If you compete in the ranch trail or ranch riding, you've probably had to go over some logs at a trot. Cody Crow covers the basics of introducing your horse to trot logs.

Sometimes it's easy to watch another rider compete and try to out score them by pushing your horse past his limits, but that doesn't always work out best for horse or rider. Cody Crow discusses the importance of showing to your horse's strengths so you can have the best ride you can.

Cody goes over some of the riding fundamentals your horse should know before you start competing in ranch versatility competition.

There are certain log distances you should know before you start teaching your horse to go over those obstacles. Cody Crow goes over the different log distances you'll find in a ranch trail class and how to measure them out when you're riding at home by yourself.

During the ranch rail or ranch riding you're required to do multiple speed transitions during the class. Cody Crow breaks down how he asks his horse to transition from one gait to another, and where he likes to within the pattern markers.

During the ranch rail, or ranch riding, portion of a ranch versatility competition Cody Crow shows you what to look for during the loping portion of the event.

Another common transition in a ranch rail class is the lope to trot transition. Cody Crow demonstrates how he likes to ask his horse to transition down to a trot.

Learn the differences between a jog and extended trot for the ranch rail and what kind of speed difference you should have when you're competing in this class with your horse.

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.

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

Before you start teaching your horse ranch versatility maneuvers, you need to make sure you can move all of his body parts around independently and have control over where he places his feet.

When you first introduce your horse to lopeover logs in the ranch trail, it's important to start with one and build from there. Cody Crow shows you how to teach your horse how to approach a log and preparing your horse for multiple lopeovers.

Cody Crow shows you the different ways you might drag a log when you're competing in the ranch trail.

The next step in desensitizing your horse to a rope and dragging a log is by letting the rope touch your horse's hip so he can get use to the feel of a rope pulling something.

A sidepass is a common obstacle you're required to perform in a ranch trail class. Ranch versatility expert Cody Crow shows you how he likes to teach his horse how to sidepass over a log.

Do you know how to safely handle a rope when you're on a horse? Cody Crow shows you how to safely and properly handle a rope for ranch versatility events.

Cody Crow shows you the different ways you might drag a log when you're competing in the ranch trail.

Forehand turns and spins are used for difference reasons and require your horse to move different body parts. Cody Crow breaks down the differences between to two maneuvers and how to cue your horse to do each turn.

If you want to compete in ranch versatility, your horse needs to be comfortable with you swinging a rope off his back. But before you can start doing rope work on your horse's back, start by desensitizing him to it on the ground. Cody Crow demonstrates how he introduces a rope to a green horse.

In the ranch trail you might be asked to drag a log while you're on your horse. Ranch versatility expert Cody Crow explains the importance of dallying safety so you don't severely injure yourself while practicing this maneuver.

During the ranch rail portion of a ranch versatility event, you'll be asked to do gait transitions and extended gaits. Cody Crow shows you what to do at home if your horse likes to break into a lope when asking him to extend trot.

Being able to guide your horse around obstacles while backing is a major part of a ranch trail class. Cody Crow discusses the basics of backing your horse through an L.

There are several different ways you can approach a gate in ranch trail. Cody Crow demonstrates how to back your horse through a gate when you're showing.

Before you start teaching your horse ranch versatility events, you need to make sure your horse understands the basic fundamentals of riding. Cody Crow shows you how he first teaches his horses how to back up.