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Nearly 50 years of horsemanship — distilled into practical, watch-and-ride training videos. Al Ragusin shares the same methods he used to earn 300+ championship titles and train the world's only true Dancing Horses.

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Al Ragusin demonstrates his Collection Rein method — see results in the first ride

Collection Reins — How It Works

See the Double Rein Collection Method in Action

Watch Al Ragusin demonstrate exactly how his Collection Reins work — the bungee mechanism, how to adjust for your horse's bit, and why most horses reach collection within the very first ride. No trainer required.

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Train Your Own Horse Part 1 — Herd Instincts with Al Ragusin

Horse Training · Part 1 of 8

Understanding Your Horse: Herd Instincts & Becoming the Leader

Learn how to use herd psychology and negative reinforcement to communicate clearly — the foundation of Al's entire method.

English, Western, and Australian Saddles Compared by Al Ragusin

Saddle & Equipment · Part 2 of 8

English, Western & Australian Saddles — Which Is Right for You?

Al breaks down the three saddle types, explains balance differences, and explains why the Australian saddle gives most riders an immediate safety advantage.

The Importance of Reins — Al Ragusin Collection Training

Collection Reins · Part 4 of 8

The Importance of Reins — Why Your Current Setup May Be Failing You

Why most riders lose control, how standard reins contribute to imbalance, and how the double rein system creates immediate responsiveness in even untrained horses.

Guadalupe County Sheriff Mounted Posse using Al Ragusin Double Reins

Client Session · Part 6 of 8

Guadalupe County Sheriff's Mounted Posse — Double Reins Experiment

An entire mounted law enforcement unit switches from Western tack to Australian saddles and double reins. Watch the before-and-after transformation.

Al Ragusin works with beginner rider client — collection reins session

Client Session · Live Training

Beginner Rider, Difficult Horse — One Session With the Collection Reins

A rider with limited experience gets on a horse she can barely control. Al adjusts the stirrups, installs the double reins, and watches balance transform in real time.

Al Ragusin Dancing Horses show performance

Dancing Horses · Performance

The World's Only True Dancing Horses — Live Performance

Al's horses dance to country, rock, and Spanish music in perfect rhythm — a feat no other trainer in the world has replicated. The Collection Reins are at the heart of the technique.

Al Ragusin training two geldings with collection reins from scratch

Horse Training · Case Study

Two Unique Geldings — Training From Scratch With the Collection Reins

One horse with no rein, one horse that was feared by its owner. Watch how Al installs the collection reins and works both horses to collection within hours.

What is horse collection — Al Ragusin explains

Collection Reins · Education

What Is Collection? Why Your Horse Needs It & How the Reins Teach It

Al explains what collection is, why a horse bounces when you ride (and doesn't when running free), and how the bungee mechanism teaches horses to find their own comfortable balance.

Al Ragusin training tips for first-time and beginner riders

Horse Training · Beginners

First-Time Riders: The Right Equipment, Seat, and Rein Setup

For new or returning riders — Al walks through stirrup position, seat balance, and why the double rein gives beginners the control they need to ride confidently from day one.

Watch the Complete 8-Part Training Series

Al's flagship video series covers everything from herd psychology and saddle selection to collection reins, client transformations, and the Guadalupe County Sheriff's Posse experiment. Watch free — in order or by topic.

Part 1 — Herd Instincts Part 2 — Saddle Types Part 3 — Balance & Control Part 4 — Rein Importance Part 5 — The Posse Sets Up Part 6 — Posse Results Part 7 — Al's Career Part 8 — Final Lessons

Ready to Try the Method on Your Own Horse?

The Collection Reins that Al uses in every video are available to order — backed by a 24-hour money-back guarantee. Most riders see collection on the very first ride. Free ebook included with every purchase.

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