by Michelle | Dec 30, 2011 | Problem Solving, Training
Great drill if your horse has trouble carrying his lead, picking up his lead and hustling out of a barrel. This really helps a horse drive from behind and push off and out of a barrel. I have also found this drill really helps with a horses stop later when you are...
by Michelle | Dec 30, 2011 | Problem Solving, Training
This simulates a real barrel turn and can be done at various speeds. Great for small areas where you can only put up one barrel. Useful for working a horse and getting them to really drive through the turn. Great mental training through repetition for both horse and...
by Michelle | Dec 29, 2011 | Problem Solving, Training
This helps to keep your horse maneuverable and supple through the shoulders. It will help him to accept and understand your leg and rein cues as well. How: With your tires in a perfect circle, weave your horse in and out of each of the tires around the circle. Pick...
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 29, 2011 | Training
This drill will sharpen your horses’ reaction speed (as well as your own). It will help a horse that is drifting in his turns come around quickly. It will help a horse figure out his footwork without using a barrel. These are rolls back on the wall. We want to work up...
