by Michelle | Nov 20, 2011 | Problem Solving, Training
Anywhere you need to slow your horse down or put some rate in him, you could do this drill. Maybe he is running away on you at a certain point, running past a barrel, drifting off a barrel and more…. He is running away (at any speed faster than you are asking...
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 drill is great for getting a horse to pay attention to his turns and good for the riders reaction time too. It will really help you get on the same page and work as a team. Good for horses that forget to turn or rate their barrels. A good training drill as...
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
This drill can be used to teach your horse to rate off the barrels, to remind a chargy horse to get back and use his hind end or to remind a horse that is pushing into the barrel on you (shouldering) that you want to pick up and move out – not in. How: Go...
