Backside 360

Apply this drill when your horse needs to soften up on the backside of a turn.  If he is leaving too soon, blowing off and out of a turn or going by a turn.   You can do it at each barrel if there is a problem at each, otherwise just do the maneuver on the barrel...

Listen Up at First

This drill will help to teach your horse to handle the speed of running to first and still being in control. Good for correcting a horse that is getting away on you and going faster than you are asking. How: Let your horse run to first for about 50-70 feet. Stop him,...

More Rate

Adding an extra element to the Rating drill you can add extra emphasis for those horses that really need rate. This will really help gathering up and getting his rear end up underneath himself. How: On the pattern, approach 1st barrel then STOP your horse at your rate...

Rate

Rating is preparing for the turn and giving your horse advance notice there is a turn coming. It is part of your preparation for the turn.  This drill will help your horse understand and remember he needs to rate for each turn. How: As you approach the barrels slow...

Double Double

If your horse is leaving the barrels wide this is a great exercise. This drill keeps your horse listening to you on the pattern. You should be able to place him wherever and whenever you want.    It gives him time to think and emphasizes the turn. How: Working the...