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Now that you’ve tested your new horse for ranch riding, you can evaluate your new horse as a reining candidate.

Does your horse need more practice on cattle? Brad Barkemeyer demonstrates the exercise he uses on all of his horses.

Purchase a new ranch riding prospect? Here’s how Bud Lyon likes to evaluate a new prospect.

New to working cattle? Here’s a drill Brad Barkemeyer likes to do to help you learn how to read cattle.

Brad Barkemeyer shows a new rider a couple of exercises to work on as she learns how to work cattle for the first time.

When working with a new horse you should test your horse’s lope to determine what you may need to work on in the future.

Once a rider is comfortable with having a cow present in the arena, it’s time to start working it.

When dealing with a new horse, take time to test his backup so you know what you have to work with going forward.

The next step when introducing a rider to the working cow horse is having them work a pattern with cattle present.

When you work with a new horse, it’s important to make sure he’s comfortable moving his body around.

Does your new horse like to stop when you say whoa? Bud Lyon explains why it’s important to test your stop when working with a new horse.

Once a rider is comfortable working the flag, it’s time to practice working an imaginary cow.

When you come from a different discipline over to the working cow horse, it’s important to start on the flag before working with an actual cow.

Bought a new horse? Here’s how to assess his skill level.

Does your horse get stuck when you ask him to back up? Bud Lyon has a drill to help.

Brad Barkemeyer explains why it’s important to use your saddle horn when you’re learning how to do the working cow horse.

If you compete in an event like the cow horse, it’s important that your stirrups are the correct length.

Does your horse like to ignore your stopping cue when you’re turning him around? Bud Lyon has a fix.

Do you know how to properly hold and use romal reins? Brad Barkemeyer breaks down the basics.

Does your horse struggle with staying soft in the bridle? This week, Bud shows you how he softens up a stiff horse.

Breaking down from extended lope to the extended trot is one of the toughest transitions you’ll find in a ranch riding class. See how Bud Lyon teaches a horse how to be correct so he can stay out of the penalty box in the show pen.

Don’t let your horse change directions just because he changes leads. Use this drill to keep your horse straight after a lead change.

This transition, while common, still leaves many exhibitors in the penalty box. Bud breaks down the steps to having a smooth lope to trot transition in the ranch riding.