Cueing A Horse For Reining Turns And Spins, part 1

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Special attention is given to how the rider should use his hands, legs and seat to get a good response from the horse.
The video is ideal for horse owners wanting to know the fundamentals of riding and training a reining horse.
Larry Trocha is a professional reining horse and cutting horse trainer located in northern California.
You can get his DVD, "Teach Your Horse to Rollback and Spin" here: www.horsetrain...

[@ltrocha]

@Skakami1, you asked a very good question. Any horse that lacks training or needs re-training is approched like a green colt. Every horse needs a good foundation no matter what his age and its never too late to establish that foundation. Larry T.

[@Glezfco]

Lary, it looks so easy that you think it is not going to work, but it works, after watching your video and attending your class my comunication level with my horses increased to a point where they learn way faster than b4 and with out getting angry. Thank you.

[@KellyNMav]

I ordered your videos and your directions on the cues are easy to understand. I have tried some of them on my horse and she is understanding the cues without getting frustrated! Thanks so much and I look forward every day to practice these exercises with my horse!

[@reno907]

I cant wait to try this out my quarterhorse mare,wish I had acess to your videos a long time ago and my horses would probably be able to flat spin by now, easy to understand well explained and demonstrated,

[@ltrocha]

You are very welcome, Gail. Glad you liked the video. Larry T

[@allthatrouble]

Once again, exceptional ability to communicate! However, I would like to add that these KZbin sessions are much more valuable after viewing the dvd. Certainly they are extremely helpful and I plug in to every one of then, but the dvd is almost essential to understanding the whole of the maneuver. Thank you for adding even that much more clarity than is already on the dvd!

[@msexcutter]

what a responsive,light horse!

[@JTsHorses]

Hello, Larry Just wanted to thank you for the great training tips.I have a 6 year old mare that Im teaching the spin move to.At first she wanted to rabbit hop,but she has gotten better thanks to your advice in your video, that said this is caused from my timing being off.Im hopeing to post a video soon. Thanks JT

[@ltrocha]

@S00520695, good to hear the german martingale and training DVD is working well for you. Keep us abreast of your progress. Larry T.

[@bluehorsepro]

Larry, I have watched your "Teach your Horse to Roll back and spin: at least 10 times. Your pull and release on the reins is like a little secret most trainers don't share. Thanks for sharing. I can get all my horses to step around and spin now!

[@lavonneburrows]

Thank you Mr. Trocha; your explanations are very understandable, and the videos helpful.

[@dejavusue]

Hi Larry, I really love that you are posting helpful training videos on youtube. I can't even begin to thank you! I always come and watch a couple of your videos each night to get a little more education, so thank you. I look forward to watching your new videos!

[@ltrocha]

You are welcome, Angela. Good luck with it. Larry T

[@obscuredmelody]

This is so beneficial to listen to! I have the energy and light cues, however, we are still working on shoulder control. My horse is willing and responsive, but I have to train myself how to correctly move the shoulders.

[@ltrocha]

@reinchick53, muscle memory is so important. Its the thing that holds back so many riders. I'm glad you are on top of it. Good luck. Larry T.

[@ltrocha]

@DrifterZoie, yes I do have a suggestion... toughen up, get on and start doing it. If you are motivated enough to learn, you will. If not, you won't. Larry T.

[@ltrocha]

@Carolynalm1 Glad you liked it, Carolyn. Larry T.

[@MARVNSAL]

Thanks for posting these videos there isn't much in Australia to help like America. These truly help..

[@kymmcdonald983]

Too many people were confusing me with the rollback, and I started to overthink it, however you have explained it very simply and finally we are getting the spin and rollback.

[@keyses]

Funny how the basics for all disciplines are pretty much the same if done properly and not using force. I have had this contact lesson from my classical dressage trainer, in fact exactly the same, could have saved my money and got the info from this video!

[@amazingcasper]

Hello Sir, im 20 yrs old and I recently bought my first youngster a 4yr old buckskin paint gelding. i am a jumper but have been gradually picking up western over the years, so i figured i should learn how to que for a spin myself before i start trying to teach my gelding haha anywyas this video was very well put together and i am eager to begin trying these methods with him thank you for your time! i will let you know when we learn how to spin together!

[@ltrocha]

@soso5555, glad you liked it. Larry T.

[@pamelaforrest1622]

supple - willing - responsive - thumbs up!

[@GummieYummies]

My green reined cow horse mare has been having trouble with her spins... going to try your method and see if I get better results! Thanks Larry

[@ltrocha]

Hi Diane, You should FIRST position the horse's head to the left with the DIRECT rein and keep it there. Then, apply the INDIRECT rein to move the shoulders to the left. Larry T

[@jwoodcrafter]

Larry, thanks for your time and concern. I always look forward to your videos and tips. They are very helpful and reassuring.

[@karmaserved]

Thank You for your informational videosand dvd's! your methods really work, for older horses as well as younger, and help improve control for my horses who compete in events other than reining! (even for jumping!) very easy to understand and follow!

[@jillcohndc]

Great to see you in action, Larry...your horse really looks attentive and well-trained. Couple of questions: what's your method for training them to break at the poll? Can I get my horses to be that sensitive without using spurs? I really appreciate your posting this on Utube. Thank you!

[@gailkampen5051]

You are such a special teacher, Larry. Thank you!!!!

[@ldraper1972]

I love your videos and the respect your horses have for you. Thank you. I needed this refresher!

[@ltrocha]

@lavonneburrows, you are very welcome. Larry T.

[@ltrocha]

@KPage30463, good to hear from you. Yes, my newsletter on mucsle memory does shock a lot of riders when they realize they suffer from the same symptoms. Sounds like you are really getting a handle on it though. Good luck to you. Larry T.

[@ltrocha]

@sparkpr1, good luck. I hope it works well for you. Larry T.

[@Elenisils]

Thank you very much for sending this video out to people, I have been trying to figure out on my own how to teach a spin and the way you explained it is one I can understand. Thnak you again and I can't wait to see more.

[@ltrocha]

@unihorse7, I'm so glad these videos help. Tell your kids I said hello. Larry T.

[@ltrocha]

@ksd1626, thanks. I appreciate that. Larry T.

[@shakeitshakeitbaby]

This is great as an intro, very nicely presented and informative. Thanks so much!

[@ac12201]

I really enjoy watching your videos. Very nice and simple way of explaining.. Thanks

[@ltrocha]

@XxRisingVelocityxX Yes, my advice is to watch the videos on training a horse to spin and put the techniques into practice. So many people do the same old thing over and over again yet expect different results. You gotta change to something that works. Larry T.

[@ltrocha]

@hbalowaa, yes I would recommend putting a hobble strap on your snaffle. As far as changing bits, use the bit you are getting good results with. Larry T.

[@darcywagner3720]

this was a wonderful video that i can actually follow and do with my horse !!! thank you!

[@juliaeaton]

I love this - same kind of stuff I teach only I have primarily a dressage background. I'm finding reining and dressage have a lot of similarities!

[@ltrocha]

@anastasiafuller, on a trained horse that knows how to spin, no. A green horse should be walking forward when asked to turn or spin and the rein is used when the outside front leg is back and on the way forward. My other youtube videos demonstrate this. Larry T.

[@ltrocha]

@shaina1983, use a bit that your horse will respect. If he's in a snaffle, use a thin, twisted-wire with a german martingale. If he's in a curb, use a correction bit with a headsetter. Larry T.

[@ltrocha]

@AprilTabi, usually its equal pressure. However, with some horses, I put more weight on my "outside" seatbone... if spinning to the right, i might put more weight on my left seatbone. Larry T.

[@52horses]

Great vids as always,

[@ltrocha]

@RachandJacks09 Cluck, press with a spur, pop on the outside hip with a bat.

[@ltrocha]

@canchaser091 I don't know if spurs will solve your particular problem but few horses ever reach advanced levels of training without them. Larry T.

[@ltrocha]

@bluehorsepro glad its working for you. Larry T.

[@MrMaccarmichael]

your videos are very good (helpful) thank you very much for the time and effort you put into this . thanks Mac Carmichael

[@soso5555]

very instructive.. thanks....

[@csyburg]

helpful...very clear. thanks

[@ac12201]

Great information.. Thanks for giving us access to these videos..

[@ltrocha]

You're welcome

[@paullyons7499]

great and clear instruction thankyou

Very helpful :) Thanks!

[@ltrocha]

Glad it helped. Good luck with your training.

[@ltrocha]

@KCashatt Think about doing small circles. Some of my other youtube videos explain this. Larry T.

[@shaina1983]

Great video Larry! I do have a question. What advice do you have on getting a horse to supple up? I have a gelding that has a hard mouth and doesn't like to give to the bit. Any tips or pointers you have on getting him to supple up would be great! Thanks again!

[@ltrocha]

Hi Jacob, Go to my website and download the free horse training cheat sheets. Those cheat sheets will show you what to do. Larry T

[@bridgerartists]

this was very helpful thank you so much

[@ltrocha]

@joyykisses Hi Joy, you just described a horse that baulks and has no respect for it's rider. Get your horse to respect you and all this bad behavior will disappear. You aren't going to get it done by petting her. Your going to need to get tough and let her know you are the one in charge. You may need the services of a professional trainer for a month or two until the mare gets over this. Larry T.

[@hollijohnson]

Wow, this is a great video! You're an inspiration! :) I have been working with my green horse on bending laterally and vertically, and now it's time for the shoulder. I am currently using a D-ring 3piece snaffle (copper roller in the center) with split leather reins. Would you recommend using this (with a curb strap?) or chance over to an loose o-ring snaffle like you are using in this video? Again, thank you so much - I learn from all of your videos!

[@ltrocha]

@nicciahart, I have a bunch of videos on youtube that answer your question. I suggest you watch them. Larry T.

[@ElleCasey]

Very clear. Thanks so much!

[@ltrocha]

+Elle Casey You are welcome, Elle. Glad you liked it.

[@mr.miaumiau2892]

Que maravilla !!! Gracias Mr. Trocha

[@ltrocha]

You are very welcome. Glad you liked it.

[@ltrocha]

@gypsygirl867, it's hard to say for sure but he's probably right handed. Go to the left twice as much as to the right for a month or two and see if he gets better. Larry T.

[@ltrocha]

You are very welcome, Stuart. I have several other videos about teaching a horse to spin that you may like. Go to my channel and you'll see them. Larry T

[@gravyjones5608]

Im just curious, why do some people use a curb strap on a snaffle? I wouldn't have thought it would hve any effect without the leverage of a curb bit

[@ltrocha]

@KellyNMav Kelly, let me know how it goes. Larry T.

[@ltrocha]

@xlxOrtizxlx, I have a bunch of videos on youtube that answer your question. I suggest you watch them. Larry T.

[@FORZA0VELOCITA]

Love this, thank you!

[@haffoc]

Never mind. I should have watched part 2!

[@andresegrisoni]

Hi, Mr. Larry, I have a mare that is very restless, and she is not well reined, could you tell me on what to work her first. Neck rein, putting her head down, and after that spin or slide stop?

[@Gabey_inc]

Thanks once again Larry. Can these maneuvers be done on a green colt with a hackamore bosal or do you recommend using a snaffle? I appreciate your HELP/// Gabriel O.

[@elranchopereida83]

good video I have cuestión when you put indirect rain where do you put your outside leg and the hindquarters or front end

[@ltrocha]

@obscuredmelody, practice a bunch and I'm sure you'll get it. Larry T.

[@joyykisses]

@ltrocha thanks alot my uncle is a professional horse trainer and breeder so ill c if i can take her to him thanks alot

[@ltrocha]

@SuperGarbe, Bev says hello.

[@barbaradyson6951]

it would be better to see you train a complete beginner horse. It then gives you a chance to see how much more difficult it is, because looking at your horse I would say he prefers the left rein. and it looks much easier than it is.

[@ltrocha]

Barbara, It's only difficult when you don't know how. I have entire training video courses on my website which details the entire training process.

[@michelepazzaglia1530]

Barbara Dyson SSE? Ho pubblicato deregulation ew wcccddd

[@kennyclement2823]

Yes i hate when there soppost to be showing how to start a new thing on a horse with no clue, & use already trained horse!... Like why dose my horse try going left , but going right he flexes but continues strait ahead!

[@dianewaller]

Hi Larry, My rising 4yr old warmblood has learnt the indirect rein aid and how to move off it but she tips her head to the direction of the indirect rein. So if I'm turning left, my right rein is pressing on her neck, she turns to the left but is looking to the right. Am I doing something wrong, if so, what do I need to be doing differently, thanks

[@Weaponsmaster8595]

Hey, I have a mare who really drags in her spins. She spins very correctly and I want to move up in speed. She braces against my reins and I feel like I am dragging her, but when I relax my hands she loses her position and tries to walk off. Any thoughts...? Do you think maybe I should be starting her off with contact and then loosen the contact and only use my legs? Mostly she only walks off during the first few steps.

[@ltrocha]

@reno907 Good luck with your training. Let us know how it goes. Larry T.

[@DrifterZoie]

Like LuvTheHorse1,, I am a jumper wanting to learn western, reining etc. I know of one trainer that would work for something beside riding western pleasure, but he is almost an hour away. I have a horse I would like to start, but I am worried that I will use "to much" of my english habits(tighter rein, forward seat) to begin riding him. I tend to get caught up in what I am doing(english habits) and lose the thought process of what I should be doing(sitting deeper etc.). Any suggestions?

[@joyykisses]

my horse is hard to handle shes 13h and a nice size for me but is still hard to handle eg, when asked to move forward she move back 60% of the time or if we are moving at any gait faster than a walk she gets bored after a few seconds and bucks or rears any advice on trying to correct her bahviour

[@ltrocha]

@Elenisils, go to my youtube channel. You'll find a bunch of videos that can help. Larry T.

[@patriciabarlowirick]

Larry, do you think slobber straps help or hinder a horse to understand rein cues?

[@ltrocha]

@patriciabarlowirick, I don't think it matters either way. Larry T.

[@jsedach]

Thanks for the information Larry! I had my filly with a trainer last summer for 2 months and whenever he asked for a turnaround he would not let her take a step forward and held her back. Now she wants to cross over behind the directional foot instead of stepping over and across. Will this help her move her shoulders laterally and step over?

[@Fiatastiskt]

I have a well trained Reininghorse,that have been compeating in difficult classes with great result.The problem I have is with the spinn, right in the beginning of the spinn, he raises the head instead of lowering it. I have tried to take his head down with the reins, and that works. But next time its the same thing, he picks his head up and I have to correct him over and over. When he´s been spinning for a while he have his head low, it´s just the beginning of the spinn that is not good.Help?

[@canchaser091]

I've never ridden with spurs and I can't get a horse to speed up in a spin. I've got all my colts following their nose and picking up their shoulders with a rein, they turn really nice, but slow! I can start them spinning at a walk, but the minute I try to pick up speed they move their hind end or jump out of it. Do I need spurs?

[@jasmien1008]

My horse doesn't respond well to leg pressure (to make his shoulder move, he responds well on going forward). I don't use spures thoug. will this make him react better ?

[@melanieferrio]

Hi, I have horse and I will start training for spins and turns...... but he is not as supple as this horse he is good turning but when I put contact on his mouth he just pulls instead of reacting instantly..... He will flex but when we start the contact part he just holds, how do I fix this?

[@4cowgirllizzy]

Hi Larry, My horse tends to hop when she spins rather than crossing over. Any advice?

[@haffoc]

I would like to know how to do this with a polo pony, who neck reins. Do the same basic cues apply?

[@stephaniemason2201]

@Msillusion13 there are only 3 per hand not 5 so if you are saying that your Arabian is 14.5 are you meaning 15.2 ? Or are you saying 14 and a half?

[@ltrocha]

@svsuzie1, thanks a bunch. Larry T.

[@jumping4free]

Dont continue with the spin. Just start 300 or so spins. Keep doing it until he understands OH HEY YEA I gatta keep my head down. THATS when you get what you want. Just keep starting the spins over and over until he gets it

[@selharman8667]

This was very helpful, but i have a very lazy horse, that i have to keep urging him to go forward, is there away to get him off the use of so much spur. I try no spurs and bareback to free him up but still very lazy, (lazy, he listens to everything i ask just slow)

[@ltrocha]

Hi Sel, I suggest you get my DVD on rollbacks and spins. It explains everything in detail. Larry T

[@selharman8667]

ltrocha Awesome thanks for the reply, how do i find them, and are you sure it helps the less incline forward moving horse haha, thanks so much. I'm riding him today and will be applying your methods as much as i can thanks so much. Your pretty awesome, glad i found your videos

[@MsHuscher]

i have a horse that will lock up on me when i ask him to go to the left

[@DrifterZoie]

Like LuvTheHorse1,, I am a jumper wanting to learn western, reining etc. I know of one trainer that would work for something beside riding western pleasure, but he is almost an hour away. I have a horse I would like to start, but I am worried that I will use "to much" of my english habits(tighter rein, forward seat) to begin riding him. I tend to get caught up in what I am doing(english habits) and lose the thought process of what I should be doing(sitting deeper etc.). Any suggestions?