Ranch Events

Cody Crow demonstrates a jog and extended trot he would have in a ranch rail class.

Learn how to pull open a gate in ranch trail with Cody Crow.

Learn the proper distances your logs should be when practicing ranch trail.

Cody Crow shows you the different ways you might drag a log when you're competing in the ranch trail.

In the ranch trail, you might be asked to drag a log or rope a dummy cow, so Cody is going to explain how to do these maneuvers safely to avoid injury.

Once your horse is familiar with the log, it's time to let the rope touch his hip so he can feel the pressure of the log attached to the rope.

Teach your horse how to back through an L obstacle for a ranch trail class.

Learn what tack and gear you need for a versatility ranch horse competition.

Trainer and clinician Laurel Walker Denton offers the finer points of presentation for ranch riding classes, from tack to rider turnout.

Executing a square corner in a ranch riding pattern requires a different kind of finesse than a regular horsemanship pattern. Learn the nuances here.