EPISODE · Apr 18, 2026 · 23 MIN
012 | Crossing a Ditch Smooth on Your Ranch Horse (Without the Buck on the Other Side)
from The Ranch Horse Resource, Horsemanship, Roping and Riding for Ranch Cowboys and Cowgirls and Equine Enthusiasts · host Ty Van Norman, horseman, cowboy, rancher,
www.ranchhorseresource.com In this episode, Ronda and Ty talk through what causes horses to: jump buck take off or lose focus of the rider …then Ty offers some things so you can do to stay ahead of it. 🐎 A Story from the Ranch Ronda shares a story from their daughter Anna, who as a young rider crossed a small ditch at a trot…then her horse went to bucking. Ty has a story of a cowboy whose horse kept bucking every time he crossed a ditch when they went out to gather cattle. 🎯 The Big Idea Good horsemanship isn’t reacting after things go wrong— it’s preparing so they don’t. 🤠 A Thought to Ride With Sometimes it takes going through a wreck to recognize the warning signs. But the more experience you get… the more you start to feel things before they happen. That’s where confidence comes from. That’s where things start to get smooh. 👉 Work With Ty If you want help applying this to your own horse: Ty offers one-on-one coaching calls where you can: send in your riding video get clear, practical feedback walk away with a plan for your next ride 👉 ranchhorseresource.com
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