by Michelle | Dec 30, 2011 | Foundation, Problem Solving, Training
Some horses are really just more comfortable in circles so this will really help straighten out your lines between the barrels (resulting in faster times). It will help you with picking points and driving to them. How: The shortest distance between two points is a...
by Michelle | Dec 29, 2011 | Problem Solving, Training
This helps to keep your horse maneuverable and supple through the shoulders. It will help him to accept and understand your leg and rein cues as well. How: With your tires in a perfect circle, weave your horse in and out of each of the tires around the circle. Pick...
by Michelle | Dec 29, 2011 | Training
This is a great drill for working on your straight lines and round circles as well as the transitions to and from each. How: Set your tires up in a circle, with one tire in the middle of the circle. The size of your circle isn’t too important but I’d recommend at...
by Michelle | Dec 7, 2011 | Problem Solving, Training
This drill improves your horses maneuverability and works on his ability to shoulder in and out when asked. Excellent for small spaces, slow speed and undesirable ground conditions. How: Setup one barrel and 4 pylons/cones/tires in a square around the barrel. Your...
by Michelle | Dec 3, 2011 | Problem Solving, Training
This is a drill you can do while the “clover leaf barrel pattern” is still set up in your arena. It teaches your horse patience and to wait on your cues. Good for correcting, training and maintaining! How: Set your barrels or objects up in a diamond shape. Circle each...