by Michelle | Dec 29, 2011 | Problem Solving, Training
This drill will help your horse learn speed control along with a change in direction. It will help teach him to stay soft and supple while doing so. How: Beside a wall, do a double figure 8. Start the first circle of the 8 at a trot. Staying in the same circle, lope...
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 | Nov 29, 2011 | Problem Solving, Training
This drill can be done one barrel at a time (for problem solving) or working through from first barrel to third for training. This is 3 drills in one! This drill teaches your horse to turn relaxed, finish his barrels and handle himself with confidence and power. It...
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,...
