by Michelle | Dec 29, 2011 | Problem Solving, Training
This drill instills snappy turns and turns with finesse. It gets your horse working in four wheel drive and with control and power. How: Walk a regular turn on a barrel. Take your horse out and away to about 14 ft and pick up a lope on your way out there. Challenge...
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 | 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 28, 2011 | Problem Solving, Training
This is great for teaching a horse to turn the barrel properly. Through repetition (and your help) your horse will learn to engage and stay in four wheel drive motion through the turn with your help. How: Prepare and shorten your horses stride to turn the barrel. If...
