Super Stop

A good stop is the start of a good rate and that is important for barrel racing.  Your horse should be responsive to your change of weight in your saddle even before you pick up the reins.  This will help to keep him soft in the face.  This drill keeps stopping...

Roll Backs

Your horse will gain and improve its ability to use its hind end, keep himself gathered and collected in a turn.  You will have improved finesse and responsiveness. How: Start at a walk, but eventually you will be able to lope in and stop, roll back and lope away. At...

Trot – Stop – Trot

Whether you ease into a stop or an instant whoa is up to you and your training beliefs. Some like their horses to have a sharp stop, others like them to slow to a stop taking a stride at a walk, then down to a stop. Whatever you chose, what is important that your...