by Michelle | Nov 13, 2012 | Foundation
If you are looking for a fool proof way to obtain a perfect circle, here is a great place to start. Some horses (and their riders) tend to be “circular challenged”. This exercise will help you nail that perfect circle. Perfect circles are really...
by Michelle | Jan 2, 2012 | Problem Solving, Training
This drill will help a horse that tries to crowd the barrel. But also emphasizes the turn for one that needs it. Great drill for nice correct turns. In this drill you will turn all three barrels the same direction and you will turn each barrel twice. How: Approach the...
by Michelle | Nov 29, 2011 | Training
This drill will help improve your horses suppleness and maneuverability. Easy to implement into some of the other drills you might have set up already. How: Arc in and out around the tires (or other object). Be sure to bend your horses entire body (hip to nose)....
by Michelle | Nov 20, 2011 | Problem Solving
This is a great drill to apply if your horse has a tendency to drop his shoulder and or he wants to cut in. It will help a horse that gets on his front end too much and help you gain control. How: Do a reverse arc away from the barrel (precisely where you feel him...
by Michelle | Nov 20, 2011 | Problem Solving, Training
This is the start of a corner point in a barrel turn. If you want your horse to make a corner and leave straight, he needs to know how to do a “turnaround”. If you have a horse that doesn’t engage his hind end in a turn, this is a great drill. All young...