NRHA

Episode four of The Ride brings you a profile on Bad-Boy John Hoyt.

Rate or speed control is essential for all horses, but especially reiners in their rundowns. Here’s why rate matters and how to maintain it.

Earn points when you can plant a pivot. Learn about leg position and cueing.

End frustration when your horse won’t go forward. Ace gait extensions for ranch riding.

Negativity in your riding will keep you from reaching your goals.

A well-executed shutdown is just as important as the spin itself. Learn how to nail your stop and stay out of the penalty box when it matters.

Each year, National Reining Horse Association affiliates are invited to nominate their favorite NRHA Professionals for top honors in one of the following categories: Professional Horseman of the Year, Professional Horsewoman of the Year, Non Pro Coach of the Year, Youth Coach of the Year, and Up-and-Coming Trainer of the Year. See who took home top honors in 2018.

Sandra Bentien is the consummate do-it-yourself non-pro reiner, from the breeding shed to the saddle. Here's her DIY rider story.

Don’t let an increase or decrease in speed at the lope put you in the penalty box. Learn how to prepare your horse for speed transitions at home so you can show mastery of them when it counts.

The stories about this horseman are legion. Here’s his true tale, first published in the December 1997 issue of Horse&Rider. (The NRHA Hall of Fame member died December 20, 2016.)

Buying a reining prospect? Remember to keep in mind that these horses are athletes first and come in all sizes, shapes, and colors.