by Michelle | Nov 24, 2011 | Problem Solving, Training
Good for training and correcting. Horses learn by repetition so you can really emphasize correctness with this drill. How: The image shows a circle before approaching the barrel (which isn’t necessary but helpful when picking up a lead. Approach any barrel,...
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, 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, Training
A great drill for those horses that blow off the barrels or who disengage their hind ends. This really gets them working a barrel and leaving tight and strong. This drill can work really well at first to get a horse finishing the barrel and picking up their lead...
