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,...
by Michelle | Nov 20, 2011 | Problem Solving
Here is a drill you can use if you have problems with your horse forgetting to rate or slicing and shouldering his barrels. It will help him stay working on his hind end while staying supple. How: Approach the barrel, stop at your rate point. Pick your horse up and...
by Michelle | Nov 20, 2011 | Problem Solving, Training
This is great for horses that want to leave the turn too soon. This helps them to stick in that turn a little longer. It will also emphasize that you want to keep your horses hind end engaged and in four wheel drive. How: When working the pattern, double up your turn...
by Michelle | Nov 20, 2011 | Problem Solving, Training
A great drill for those horses that blow off the barrels or who disengage their hind ends. This really gets them working a barrel and leaving tight and strong. This drill can work really well at first to get a horse finishing the barrel and picking up their lead...
by Michelle | Nov 20, 2011 | Problem Solving, Training
This is the start of a corner point in a barrel turn. If you want your horse to make a corner and leave straight, he needs to know how to do a “turnaround”. If you have a horse that doesn’t engage his hind end in a turn, this is a great drill. All young...
