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Gear up for spring trail rides with training tips from trail riding experts.

Maintain balance and control by properly adjusting your stirrups for barrel racing.

Send your horse forward when you're working on groundwork.

Bud Lyon performs ranch riding pattern 12, so you can be prepared to do the pattern yourself.

Use these lateral movements to improve your lead change.

This is the second episode of the six-part series with Warwick Schiller.

Kick off Season 2 of the AskAnnie Podcast with my review of the Posture Prep Cross Fiber System for Horses.

Listen to this episode of The Ride with Brad Barkemeyer.

Bud Lyon explains romal reins; the material, functionality, and when you should use a set on your horse.

Shifting your body weight helps your horse have a successful lead change.

Fix a pulling horse during groundwork.

Listen to this bonus episode of The Ride podcast with Warwick Schiller.

Expand your knowledge on spade bits and curb straps with Bud Lyon.

Getting too far back in the spin causes a horse to get stuck. Brad shows you how to clean up this maneuver.

Teach your horse to move his shoulders when you're doing groundwork.

Mile High Rescue does more than just place a horse in a home, they give them a new life.

Just as you would in the saddle, teach your horse how to move his hind end on the ground.

Bud Lyon explains the solid port and the scenarios in which your horse may require this bit.

Don't ask for too much hip when you're spinning your horse.

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Natural horsemanship instructor Monique Potts talks about sending a horse around you on the ground.

Advance your bit knowledge with Bud Lyon as he explains the correction bit.

Too much direct rein can cause confusion with your horse.

Learn how to cue your horse for the turnaround.

Bud Lyon breaks down why and when he uses a smooth snaffle.

All you need for this lower-body workout is a resistance band.

A good farrier or trimmer is worth his/her weight in gold. Use our tips to find and keep the right hoof-care professional for your horse.

Bud Lyon breaks down the differences between ranch riding and reining horses, and what he looks for in a prospect.

Are you stretching after you ride?

The first few steps of the turn are the most important.

Brad Barkemeyer shows you the beginning steps to teaching your horse how to turn around.

Does your New Year’s Resolution include getting in shape for spring riding? We can help.

Learn the basics of the training hackamore with help from Bud Lyon.

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Things not going the way you’d like them to? Here’s how Bud gets out of a riding slump.

Learn how to move your horse’s hindquarters around to help gain control of his body.

Use this lower-body dumbbell workout to help gain strength in the saddle.

The Ride podcast features men and women who're truly living his or her best Western horse life. Here are our top five episodes that our listeners have enjoyed.

Part 2 of our Holiday Gift Guide is all about gifts for the equestrian in your life!

Isolating your front end can help you gain more control over your horse’s body.

Riding multiple horses? Adapt your riding style to fit their needs.

Upper-body dumbbell workout designed for riders by riders.

Watch Bud Lyon start and stop a spin in this FREE video.

Gifts at a Gallop! Your guide to holiday shopping for horses and their people.

Watch Shali Lord's rate, collection, and power drill for free!

Kelly Altschwager gives to you an at-home workout!

The iconic Red Bluff Gelding Sale is where ranchers and competitive cowboys alike find well-trained mounts that can do it all.

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