by Michelle | Jan 7, 2012 | Training
This drill is a good workout for your horse creating lung capacity and muscle strength and stamina. How: Pick up a circle to the right, about 30 to 40 feet in diameter. Walk around this perfect circle with a nice arc, then follow the 8 and change direction and...
by Michelle | Jan 2, 2012 | Problem Solving, Training
This drill will help a horse that tries to crowd the barrel. But also emphasizes the turn for one that needs it. Great drill for nice correct turns. In this drill you will turn all three barrels the same direction and you will turn each barrel twice. How: Approach the...
by Michelle | Jan 2, 2012 | Problem Solving, Training
Adding an extra element to the Rating drill you can add extra emphasis for those horses that really need rate. This will really help gathering up and getting his rear end up underneath himself. How: On the pattern, approach 1st barrel then STOP your horse at your rate...
by Michelle | Jan 2, 2012 | Problem Solving, Training
Rating is preparing for the turn and giving your horse advance notice there is a turn coming. It is part of your preparation for the turn. This drill will help your horse understand and remember he needs to rate for each turn. How: As you approach the barrels slow...
by Michelle | Jan 2, 2012 | Problem Solving, Training
This integrates the roll back, but also includes a barrel where your horse should be able to work quietly following the pressure of the rollback. You should feel your horse really driving and working from behind when you do go around the barrel as a result of the...
