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 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...
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 | Problem Solving, Training
This drill can be done one barrel at a time (for problem solving) or working through from first barrel to third for training. This is 3 drills in one! This drill teaches your horse to turn relaxed, finish his barrels and handle himself with confidence and power. It...
