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...
by Michelle | Nov 29, 2011 | Training
This drill will help improve your horses suppleness and maneuverability. Easy to implement into some of the other drills you might have set up already. How: Arc in and out around the tires (or other object). Be sure to bend your horses entire body (hip to nose)....
by Michelle | Nov 27, 2011 | Problem Solving
This drill is another version of the moving off drill. Most often used for problems shouldering at second or third. This will help to take some of the anticipation out of your horse. How: Head to second barrel and pick your horse up and arc away from the barrel and...
by Michelle | Nov 27, 2011 | Problem Solving
This moving off drill targets horses that are anticipating and slicing or shouldering a barrel. You would only do this at the barrel(s) that are of concern. How: Can be done at a walk, trot, lope or gallop. Approach your turn and just before you turn the barrel, make...
by Michelle | Nov 24, 2011 | Problem Solving
If your horse is over finishing his second barrel taking too many steps, or over finishes and tips the barrel, this drill might help get the room you need. How: On the pattern: Turn first, approach and turn second. Instead of heading to third, head to first and turn...
