by Michelle | Dec 29, 2011 | Problem Solving, Training
This is a great drill for teaching your steps to the barrel turn, but is also great for teaching the horse to finish their turn. Great for young and experienced horses at whatever speed they can do it correctly. How: Set up 4 barrels in a row, each side of the arena...
by Michelle | Dec 3, 2011 | Problem Solving, Training
This Serpentine exercise simulates the transition from a turn to a straight line you will need in the actual barrel race. How: Work on your straight lines and round circles with this drill. Start at a trot and make sure you can trot it correctly before moving to a...
by Michelle | Nov 28, 2011 | Problem Solving, Training
This is great for teaching a horse to turn the barrel properly. Through repetition (and your help) your horse will learn to engage and stay in four wheel drive motion through the turn with your help. How: Prepare and shorten your horses stride to turn the barrel. If...
by Michelle | Nov 28, 2011 | Problem Solving, Training
Through repetition your horse will learn to keep engaged and driving from behind. Changing directions simulates the direction change you will have from first to second. Emphasizes rate and turn. How: Set your pylons, tires or barrels up like the picture. They...
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,...