Articles, Video and Lessons On Line

Introducing a Series of Articles
by Steve Kutie

REINING: Training, Riding & Showing the Reining Horse

The following is a list of article topics and the order they were written. They are laid out so that each article is a foundation for the article that follows.

1. Selecting the reining prospect	7. Stopping, Backing
2. Tack and equipment	8. Rollbacks
3. Face and Body Control	9. Speed Control (Transitions)
4. Lead Departures	10. Lead Changes
5. Circles (Guiding)	11. Showing
6. Spins	12. Show Pen Trouble(Schooling)

Filmed at the 2003 IALHA National Show this high quality video with digital sound and picture will give you an interesting overall view of what is required to train and show a reining horse. This clinic was filmed to help promote the discipline of reining in the Andalusian breed, but is also filled with a wealth of information including tips on teaching your horse to spin, rollback, circle and the sliding stop.

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Using Lessons On-Line

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