by Michelle | Dec 16, 2011 | Problem Solving, Training
This will get you’re young horses thinking about turning the barrels and will free up a tight turning horse as long as you keep big loose circles. How: Set your barrels up in a V shape. Your barrels could be anywhere from 40-60 feet apart depending on what you have...
by Michelle | Nov 29, 2011 | Training
This drill works your horse on a barrel ensuring he is comfortable working on a barrel, but also listening to your cues. This drill will increase his fitness on a turn but also can be used as a test to make sure he is listening and is comfortable working a barrel....
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...
