by Michelle | Mar 18, 2018 | Foundation, Problem Solving, Training
This exercise helps to make a soft, supple horse with maneuverable hips and shoulders. It will make him use a different part of his brain and keep him attentive. This is a great drill to do as a foundation drill and to really emphasize when you are having certain...
by Michelle | Nov 13, 2012 | Training
A great training drill to get your your horse snappy, soft and responsive on the backside of the barrel. Keeps them free moving into the turn, but locked on the turn helping to leave with power. How: Set your pattern up like a normal barrel racing pattern and add a...
by Michelle | Jan 7, 2012 | Problem Solving, Training
Young horses or really sensitive horses may think you mean “swap leads” when you pick up with that inside rein. Repeating this and riding them to stay in the correct lead will help them to hold that lead and now be swapping back and forth. How: Start this drill by...
by Michelle | Jan 2, 2012 | Problem Solving, Training
This drill helps with your horses suppleness and maneuverability. It will help them become more aware of their own body placement. This drill will open up their shoulders, soften their ribs and face. How: Start this drill slow at a walk or trot and make sure you have...
by Michelle | Dec 30, 2011 | Foundation, Problem Solving, Training
Some horses are really just more comfortable in circles so this will really help straighten out your lines between the barrels (resulting in faster times). It will help you with picking points and driving to them. How: The shortest distance between two points is a...
