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Reining Training

Spins
The spin as described in the National Reining Horse Association Rule Book (2003): "Spins are a series of 360-degree turns, executed over a stationary (inside) hind leg"

Grooming for the Ultimate Coat
To get your horse lookin' good for the upcoming show season, start with a good feed & exercise program, and some good old fashioned elbow grease.
The Mane Thing About Manes
Thick, long manes are very desirable in the Reining horse. Flowing manes are a trademark of the signature spin. To care for your horse's mane, just follow the care and cleaning guidelines that I wrote about for tails.
The Mane Thing About Growing Long Tails
Nothing looks more fabulous than a thick, long, flowing tail on a reining horse. The keep tail looking great, the number one thing to remember is that the hairs can break off very easily

Show Supplies Checklist
So, have you ever gotten to the show grounds and realized that you have forgotten something important ? I always run through my check list before I leave home. I may have too much stuff, but it gives me peace of mind, knowing that nothing has been left behind. Use these ideas to build your own personal show check list.
Reining Ring Rules
The Reining warm up pen can be a nightmare for both beginners and experienced reiners. Here's some basic rules to follow, to help you survive in the warm up pen.
Reining Show Clothes
The first thing to consider when planning your show wardrobe is color. You must feel good with the color that you are wearing first and then find a shade that complements your horse's color.
Take a Season Off
It's been a long show season, we've worked hard and our horses have worked even harder. The hours of hauling, schooling session, clinics and workshops, competitions, strange surroundings and stress have all taken their toll. There is no doubt, we all need a well deserved break.

Getting the Most from a Reining Clinic
Soon spring will arrive and we will all be signing up for Reining or Horsemanship clinics to improve ourselves and our horses. To get the most bang for your buck, it'll pay to be prepared.
Frame of Mind
Before we talk about a horse's physical frame, lets talk about frame of mind. A proper, focused frame of mind in the rider is the most important thing in a horse's training.
Keeping Your Mind on Show Day
There are lots of books written on sports psychology and mind control. I am just beginning to read more about the subject and I'll pass on some "good reads" advice when I find it. The information that I am about to write is gathered from personal experience and wise advice from fellow competitors along the way.

A Year in Our Lives
In December 2001, while attending the NRHA Futurity in Oklahoma City with good friend & client Dusti Worbets, we both got totally caught up in 'Reining Fever'. So much so, that during the 2 year old NRHA Futurity Prospect Sale, Dusti's hand left her lap for one split second and she became the new owner of 'Cowboy's Delight".