Ranch Trail Pattern Drills
4 Seasons
The "Ranch Trail Pattern Drills" playlist is a must-watch for riders looking to refine their ranch trail skills and master key obstacles with precision. This series features expert instruction on navigating essential ranch trail patterns, covering everything from maneuvering gates and logs to executing smooth transitions and correct body positioning. Whether you're preparing for competition or simply looking to improve your horse’s responsiveness and confidence on the trail, these drills provide step-by-step guidance to enhance your performance. Perfect for riders of all levels, this playlist offers valuable insights to help you develop a well-rounded and capable ranch horse.
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06:38Episode 1
Water Crossing on the Trail
Episode 1
Teach your horse how to safely cross water on a trail with help from natural horsemanship instructor Monique Potts.
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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.
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08:39Episode 3Schooling Trot-Over Logs
Episode 3
How do you plus your trot-over logs? Cody Crow goes over the basics of trotting over logs and how you can increase your score in the show pen by practicing at home. Then he shows you a few different obstacles you might be asked to trot over in a ranch trail class.
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03:07Episode 4
Sidepassing in Trail
Episode 4
A common maneuver in trail events is the sidepass. Learn how Will and Elizabeth Knabenshue practice this obstacle at home to prepare for horse shows.
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Introduction to Ranch Riding:Working the Extended Lope
Episode 5
When Bud Lyon works with a rider, he likes to make sure they’re comfortable going all speeds in the ranch riding. Here he breaks down the extended lope and how a rider should ask for the speed transition in the class.
