by Michelle | Nov 29, 2011 | Foundation, Problem Solving, Training
A deviation from the Circle Tire Drill. Choosing to turn random tires will be a little easier than turning each and every one. It is a great way to start out. Making sure your horse is completely prepared to make the turn is important. How: You don’t have to...
by Michelle | Nov 28, 2011 | Foundation, Training
This is a great test to see if your horse is ready to head to the barrel pattern. If your horse can’t complete this drill correctly at a given speed, it won’t be able to turn the barrel correctly at that speed. This is also a great drill for strengthening a...
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
Doing the Four Corners drill from the inside is another drill you can do while you have your four barrels in a square set up. Like four corners out it is good for strengthening the hind end and keeping a horse in the correct lead with proper, correct turns. Keeps...
by Michelle | Nov 24, 2011 | Problem Solving, Training
Good for training and correcting. Horses learn by repetition so you can really emphasize correctness with this drill. How: The image shows a circle before approaching the barrel (which isn’t necessary but helpful when picking up a lead. Approach any barrel,...
