Problem Solving

Alleyway problems with Ty Mitchell from the Josey Ranch

December 1, 2011

This is an excellent video from Ty Mitchell from the Josey Ranch Team of trainers. He talks about some of the things we can do as riders to prevent alleyway anxiety in our horses. He will demonstrate how to be prepared for different setups and still be successful. Prevention really is the key and he [...]

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Sue Smith Barrel Racing Exercise

November 5, 2011

Here is a great drill that Sue Smith (NFR Qualifier and Futurity Trainer) shared on her Spur UP – Sue Smith Facebook page. The purpose of the drill is to get control of the horses shoulders. Sometimes a horse will “float” or drift in a turn where their shoulders are not following the inside rein [...]

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Dena Kirkpatrick talks about Stopping

May 30, 2011

Professional barrel racer and trainer Dena Kirkpatrick demonstrates how to get a great stop on a barrel horse.  She will start at a walk first, she will sit,  say whoa, make contact and have them take step back.  Dena emphasizes that you stop your horse in a straight line and to get out of their mouth [...]

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Barrel Racing Tips for Horses That Shoulder with Fallon Taylor

February 15, 2011

Fallon Taylor offers several great free barrel racing videos with tips on YouTube. Here is one of her helpful videos that talks about how to deal with a barrel horse that has a tendency to shoulder the barrels. In the video she focuses on the second barrel. The second barrel is the hardest turn because [...]

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Look at Yourself First

February 4, 2011

Sometimes when things go wrong with our horses we are quick to point the finger. “My horse keeps running on the wrong side of the barrel, My horse keeps hitting the barrel or My horse won’t do this, my horse won’t do that”. Horse aren’t that smart, they don’t just run into things for no [...]

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Do You Match your Barrel Horse?

January 11, 2011

In barrel racing we often try and coordinate or match our outfits to the horses gear, but when it comes to personalities, too much of the same can be a bad thing. The idea is to compliment your horses personality with your own. Too much of one thing can be a trouble. If you are [...]

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Twice Around Barrel Racing Exercise

September 14, 2010

Here is a great barrel racing drill or exercise to remind your horse to stay locked on a turn and not to leave it too soon. What you will do is circle the barrel twice (and sometimes more if necessary to get it right) before moving on to the next barrel.   Remember to properly prepare [...]

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Know when your horse is ready to speed up

July 24, 2010

Many barrel racers often struggle with knowing when to ask their barrel horses in training for an increase in speed. Joyce Loomis-Kernek is a very experienced barrel racer and coach to many.  Her website offers many articles and tips to help you become a better barrel racer.  You can check out the tips archive here. [...]

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Barrel Racing Tips with Martha Josey

March 25, 2010

Martha Josey and her Josey Ranch Team have a great website with many resources available.  There is information there suited for the beginner barrel racer just learning to barrel race, to the advanced racer that needs to freshen up and be reminded that good horsemanship is where it all starts. In Martha’s Winning Ways section [...]

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Dena Kirkpatrick and Barrel Position

March 15, 2010

We had great feedback on our Facebook page when we posted some videos with Dena about bits for barrel racing.   Now Dena has her very own channel on YouTube! I think this video on positioning your horse around the barrel for a turn is great.  It is a caption from her new video “Dena’s One [...]

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