by Michelle | Dec 29, 2011 | Problem Solving, Training
Through repetition you and your horse will learn how to handle a turn. If you are having trouble with your first barrel this will allow you to repeat that turn consecutively. If you are having trouble with your left or right this drill with help those barrels. If your...
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 | Dec 7, 2011 | Problem Solving, Training
This drill improves your horses maneuverability and works on his ability to shoulder in and out when asked. Excellent for small spaces, slow speed and undesirable ground conditions. How: Setup one barrel and 4 pylons/cones/tires in a square around the barrel. Your...
by Michelle | Dec 3, 2011 | Foundation, Training
This drill practices and tests your horses’ maneuverability. You want to be able to have control over all his body parts at any given time and this will give you an idea of how its going. How: Make a perfect circle with three different body positions. Make the...
by Michelle | Dec 3, 2011 | Problem Solving, Training
This is a drill you can do while the “clover leaf barrel pattern” is still set up in your arena. It teaches your horse patience and to wait on your cues. Good for correcting, training and maintaining! How: Set your barrels or objects up in a diamond shape. Circle each...
