by Michelle | Nov 24, 2011 | Problem Solving, Training
Good for training and correcting. Horses learn by repetition so you can really emphasize correctness with this drill. How: The image shows a circle before approaching the barrel (which isn’t necessary but helpful when picking up a lead. Approach any barrel,...
by Michelle | Nov 24, 2011 | Problem Solving
If your horse is anticipating turns, this drill will really help to get him paying attention to where you want him to go and when. Not where he thinks he should go. How: If you go to the right barrel first, go to the left. If you go to the left, go to the right. Use...
by Michelle | Nov 20, 2011 | Problem Solving, Training
This drill is great for getting a horse to pay attention to his turns and good for the riders reaction time too. It will really help you get on the same page and work as a team. Good for horses that forget to turn or rate their barrels. A good training drill as...
by Michelle | Nov 20, 2011 | Problem Solving, Training
This is great for horses that want to leave the turn too soon. This helps them to stick in that turn a little longer. It will also emphasize that you want to keep your horses hind end engaged and in four wheel drive. How: When working the pattern, double up your turn...
by Michelle | Nov 20, 2011 | Problem Solving, Training
A great drill for those horses that blow off the barrels or who disengage their hind ends. This really gets them working a barrel and leaving tight and strong. This drill can work really well at first to get a horse finishing the barrel and picking up their lead...
