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 | 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...
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 29, 2011 | Foundation, Training
The perfect circle is the basis of all good barrel racing, so using this drill will again improve the fluidity of your turns on the pattern. Using objects in your arena to practice these circles will give you a point of reference. How: Loop all tires to the right,...
