by Michelle | Dec 3, 2011 | Foundation, Training
This drill practices and tests your horses’ maneuverability. You want to be able to have control over all his body parts at any given time and this will give you an idea of how its going. How: Make a perfect circle with three different body positions. Make the...
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 | Dec 3, 2011 | Problem Solving, Training
If your horse is leaving the barrels wide this is a great exercise. This drill keeps your horse listening to you on the pattern. You should be able to place him wherever and whenever you want. It gives him time to think and emphasizes the turn. How: Working the...
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 29, 2011 | Foundation, Training
The perfect circle is the basis of all good barrel racing, so using this drill will again improve the fluidity of your turns on the pattern. Using objects in your arena to practice these circles will give you a point of reference. How: Loop all tires to the right,...
