by Michelle | Nov 29, 2011 | Training
This drill works your horse on a barrel ensuring he is comfortable working on a barrel, but also listening to your cues. This drill will increase his fitness on a turn but also can be used as a test to make sure he is listening and is comfortable working a barrel....
by Michelle | Nov 27, 2011 | Problem Solving
This drill is another version of the moving off drill. Most often used for problems shouldering at second or third. This will help to take some of the anticipation out of your horse. How: Head to second barrel and pick your horse up and arc away from the barrel and...
by Michelle | Nov 27, 2011 | Problem Solving
This moving off drill targets horses that are anticipating and slicing or shouldering a barrel. You would only do this at the barrel(s) that are of concern. How: Can be done at a walk, trot, lope or gallop. Approach your turn and just before you turn the barrel, make...
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
This drill can be used to teach your horse to rate off the barrels, to remind a chargy horse to get back and use his hind end or to remind a horse that is pushing into the barrel on you (shouldering) that you want to pick up and move out – not in. How: Go...
