by Michelle | Oct 30, 2012 | Problem Solving, Training
If your horse is a bit short in the arena (but will run like the wind outside the arena) you might try this sprinting drill in the arena. How: After you have your horse warmed up to a point it is safe to run him move to the edge of the arena. Depending on the size...
by Michelle | Jan 7, 2012 | Problem Solving, Training
Use this drill to instill rate into your barrel horse through repetition. He will learn to listen to your cues. How: Place 2 barrels about 50-70 feet apart. At a trot, approach one of the barrels. When you get to the point where you want to rate – walk. Ask for your...
by Michelle | Jan 7, 2012 | Problem Solving, Training
With no starting and stopping point this is a great drill to help avoid and help to cure any alleyway problems. The repetition helps gain consistency. How: Set up two barrel patterns like the diagram shows. They can be whatever size you want but I wouldn’t recommend...
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
This drill will help to teach your horse to handle the speed of running to first and still being in control. Good for correcting a horse that is getting away on you and going faster than you are asking. How: Let your horse run to first for about 50-70 feet. Stop him,...
