Pattern Events
Measure Stride Length for Trail Class Lope-Overs
Master trail class lope-overs by learning how to gauge your horse's stride length with this private lesson from Team Horse & Rider member Charlie Cole. From Horse & Rider magazine.
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Video: Flying Lead Change Prep from Western Trainer Al Dunning
Watch as world champion Western trainer Al Dunning demonstrates one of his favorite exercises--the circle/stop/sidepass/lope-off maneuver that will prepare your horse for a flying lead change. -
Click 'n Learn: Trail-Class Turnaround Box
Learn how to negotiate a turnaround box, a common trail-class obstacle, in a way that'll add points to your score. From the editors of Horse & Rider magazine. -
Heels-Down Tips from Karen Banister
Polish your classical horsemanship position with heels-down pointers from pro Karen Banister. From the editors of Horse & Rider magazine. -
Freeze-Frame Western Horsemanship Lesson
Imagine you're a show judge, evaluating Western horsemanship contestants as they perform a turn on the haunches to the right. From the editors of Horse & Rider magazine. -
How to Set Up a Trail Class L Back-Up
Here are step-by-step instructions for putting together your own L back-up obstacle when practicing for trail classes. By Charlie Cole with Alana Harrison for Horse & Rider magazine. -
Eliminate Lead-Change Anticipation
EquiSearch/Horse & Rider Exclusive: Cure your horse's lead-change anticipation and take back control by teaching him to wait and focus on your signals instead of on the markers with this at-home exercise. By Dave Moore with Jennifer Corkery. -
Improve Your Horsemanship at Extended Jog
If you ride in horsemanship classes, you'll need to be able to extend your horse's jog while maintaining a correct riding position. To hone your skills in the saddle and score well in the show pen, practice this at-home exercise. By Rob Meneely with Jennifer Corkery. -
Smooth & Precise: Western Riding Pattern II
To ace this western riding pattern you'll need to ride fluidly and precisely, and with perfect timing. By Leslie Lange. -
Steady Your Leg
Horsemanship competitors: Tighten your leg for a winning go. By Karen Stone-Graham with Jennifer Corkery for Horse & Rider magazine.
