by Michelle | Nov 20, 2011 | Problem Solving
This is a great drill if you find your horse is crowding the first barrel and one who starts the turn too soon. It will keep him listening to you on the way to first instead of pushing on you looking for the turn. How: On the way to first – pick your horse up...
by Michelle | Nov 20, 2011 | Problem Solving
This is a great drill to apply if your horse has a tendency to drop his shoulder and or he wants to cut in. It will help a horse that gets on his front end too much and help you gain control. How: Do a reverse arc away from the barrel (precisely where you feel him...
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...
