by Michelle | Nov 29, 2011 | Foundation, Problem Solving, Training
A deviation from the Circle Tire Drill. Choosing to turn random tires will be a little easier than turning each and every one. It is a great way to start out. Making sure your horse is completely prepared to make the turn is important. How: You don’t have to...
by Michelle | Nov 28, 2011 | Foundation, Training
This is a great test to see if your horse is ready to head to the barrel pattern. If your horse can’t complete this drill correctly at a given speed, it won’t be able to turn the barrel correctly at that speed. This is also a great drill for strengthening a...
by Michelle | Nov 28, 2011 | Foundation, Problem Solving, Training
The ability to walk, trot and lope a perfect circle is the corner stone of your barrel racing training and maintaining program (and is used in many of our drills). It is the basis of teaching your horse to keep his hip in and drive. It teaches them to stay soft in...
by Michelle | Nov 28, 2011 | Problem Solving, Training
Doing the Four Corners drill from the inside is another drill you can do while you have your four barrels in a square set up. Like four corners out it is good for strengthening the hind end and keeping a horse in the correct lead with proper, correct turns. Keeps...
by Michelle | Nov 28, 2011 | Problem Solving, Training
Four Corners can be worked from both the inside and the outside of the tires. From the outside this station will help develop muscles and keep your horse locked on the barrel. Good for strengthening the hind end and keeping a horse in the correct lead with proper,...
