Mental Training

Quick fix for Barrel Racing Nerves

August 27, 2010

A Quick Fix for Nerves … or … The Eyes Have IT! You’re cruising along just fine. Suddenly, that awful, tight, stomach knot spazzes-out in your tummy. Then, it goes north into your throat like a choke hold! We’ve all felt that sensation. Nobody escapes it. But, it’s not about the fact that you feel [...]

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Four Tips To Help You Ride By Instinct

April 9, 2010

Learn How to Let Go, Trust Yourself, and Tap Into Your True Talent and Skill Do your hands and seat come naturally and spontaneously … or … do you analyze everything you do? Try this test: Crumple up a piece of paper and set a trash can 15 feet away. Your objective is to toss [...]

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Goal Setting for Barrel Racing

January 6, 2010

Its a new year and a new season. Its time to start with a fresh slate and a fresh set of goals for you and your barrel horse. Do you have a goal? Setting one (or more) is a great way for self improvement and success! 1. Write It Down Goals are specific, measurable, and [...]

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Barrel Racing with your head in the game

October 29, 2009

Nobody wants to get nervous, and nobody wants to upset their horse because of how they are feeling. Watch this video with Jane Savoie. She teaches some simple tips to keep you and your barrel horse focused and on task. Your barrel horse will thank you for watching this and implementing these techniques if you [...]

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Liz Pinkston and Barrel Racing Buzz prepare you for your run

August 26, 2009

BarrelRacingBuzz.com is a great resource of information and videos. They interview barrel racing champions like Kay Blandford, Sherry Cervi and Tammy Key-Fisher along with many, many more. Click here for a link for more videos In this particular video Barrel Racing Buzz talks to Liz Pinkston about getting yourself mentally prepared so you can guide [...]

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Barrel Racing with perspective

August 11, 2009

Keeping your ability and your horses ability and level of training in perspective is important when heading to jackpots. You don’t want to set yourself or your horse up for failure. It is my opinion that our horses well being should be our priority. Are they happy? Confident? Do they know what is expected of [...]

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