Horse & Rider

Ranch Trail Sidepass

Being able to effectively sidepass your horse is a must when you’re competing in an event like ranch trail, but this skill set can also come in handy if you’re out on a trail or you need to move your horse toward or away from an obstacle on the ranch, like a gate.

But before you attempt to sidepass your horse over a log, you need to make sure you have control of his shoulders

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