Finding The Feel

Jason Vanlandingham has proven to be one of reining’s leading horsemen, earning himself a place on the NRHA Million Dollar Riders list and respect throughout the industry. In this FIRST episode of Finding The Feel, he sits down with Kaitlyn to discuss how his career started with training Christmas ponies, how his family-run business is essential to his success, how lessons from great horses have shaped his program, and why knowing when to release pressure is the key to working with your horse. Key Takeaways: Knowing when to release the pressure on your horse is how you teach them, and is one of the most important parts of training Find what works for you and your horse, put together a plan, and stick to it while it works The little things are what separates the great riders from the rest of us. Think about the start of your maneuver: your lead departure, the start of the spin, the transitions. Set your horse up for success, then trust them. Staying honest and loyal to your priorities helps to keep every