Reining Spin

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Western Horse Blogs

What’s the difference between a reining spin and a ranch riding turn? Learn all you need to know about reading cattle.

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Western Horse Training Tips

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.

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Western Horse Training Tips

Stay out of the penalty box and learn what judges look for in a ranch riding spin.

Over time, horses get to know their jobs pretty well, and sooner or later, they’ll start to cut corners on their maneuvers. On a spin series, for example, many veteran performers will dive into the turnaround before they’re cued to do so. With a few simple exercises, you can correct this bad habit.

Is your horse starting to cut corners on his maneuvers? Nip this behavior in the bud before it becomes a bigger problem.