Triple Threat

Use this exercise for multiple purposes. You can use it to put turn in a horse or take some of the anticipation your horse may have about turning out of a horse. Great for training and great for problem solving. How: Place 3 barrels in a row approximately 8 feet...

Second, Second

Need a quick fix for your horse that starts his second barrel turn too soon?  Here’s an exercise where you will want to hang on tight and make a correction on the fly. How: With your barrel pattern already set up, place a 4th barrel approximately 25-30 feet out...

Reverse 8

This drill helps with your horses suppleness and maneuverability. It will help them become more aware of their own body placement. This drill will open up their shoulders, soften their ribs and face. How: Start this drill slow at a walk or trot and make sure you have...

Rate Removal

This should help those horses that want to slow down to much too soon and those with “sticky” feet. It keeps those feet moving. How: If you have a horse that is really setty or rates too much you may want to try this drill. Instead of slow loping around the barrel,...

Squares

This will encourage your horse to keep his hind end under him and use it. This is the move your horse needs to make a corner around a barrel and blast out of the turn. How: Instead of walking, trotting or loping a circle, walk, trot or lope a square. Prepare your...