Tack for Ranch Riding; Lope Departures

Choose the right tack for ranch riding. Ace your lope departures.

Brad (left) shares tips for lope departures. Bud (right) answers your questions about tack for ranch riding. Jennifer Paulson

This week on Horse&Rider OnDemand:

It’s a hot topic: What’s the right tack for ranch riding? Bud Lyon dispels myths and explains the rules about tack for the popular class. Rough lope departures are no fun. Brad Barkemeyer talks you through improving your lope departures for smooth transitions in any situation.

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