How Do You Train A Reining Horse?
Reining is an equestrian sport that requires the horse to perform sliding stops, circles at different speeds and sizes, spins, flying changes and rollbacks in one of the 10 patterns developed by the National Reining Horse Association. The horses perform these patterns individually, and each movement is given a score, with the highest score winning the class. For anyone who wants to compete, reining is best done with the assistance of a professional trainer, but movements can be worked on at home too if you simply want to improve your horse’s skills. Start by teaching your horse to circle. Make sure your circle is round by placing cones or buckets in points to ride around, or by drawing or dragging a circle in your riding area. The circles are loped in reining competition, so your horse must know his leads. Ask your horse for the correct lead by picking up the rein in the direction of the circle, then using your opposite leg to push your horse’s hip over. Make a kissing sound to ask for
