Buck talks about how to get a nice smooth walk and why it’s important.

Get a soft feel and see how slow your horse can walk without stopping. Then walk them out, and see how fast you can walk on a loose rein.

Betty Staley, a dressage rider, talks about the different energy levels of a horse and how beneficial it can be to be able to control it.

In this video, Buck talks about the importance of being able to open your horse up and let him go.

Bucks talks about the importance of smooth transitions. He also demonstrates transitioning from a walk to a trot.

Buck talks about how to get your horse to go from a walk to a lope in a smooth and even way.

Buck talks about stopping your horse with your seat and why it needs to be broken down into steps for a non-experienced horse.

Buck talks about why it’s important to prepare your horse before asking him to stop.

How to soften a horse that braces when he stops.

In this video, Buck talks about an exercise you can do with your horse to help them start using their hind end when stopping.

Buck talks about how to get a precise stop from your horse.

Buck demonstrates how to do a one rein stop and talks about how this is an important exercise that you should learn.

Buck talks about safety while riding and when it’s the safest time to practice doing a one rein stop with your horse.

Buck demonstrates backing with his horse.

Buck talks to a group of riders about why it’s important to think about their timing when working with a horse.

Pulling harder on your horse’s head will not make backing up easier or help you. You need to prepare your horse to back up.

Buck explains why you should not use any leg pressure when asking your horse to back up.

Buck works with Wayne, a rider in his clinic, on getting his horse to back more efficiently and smoothly.

Every time your horse tries, make sure you reward him.

In this video, Buck talks about how to speed up your horse when backing. It’s important to still get your horse backing with a soft and even feel without a struggle.

Buck explains and demonstrates backing circles to the left and right with his horse.

Buck shares some tips on how to make backing left and right circles easier.

As riders practice backing circles on their horses, Buck talks them through each step.

Buck shares his thoughts on backing.