Record Setting Barrel Racing Run

January 17, 2010

January 15, 2010 Barbara Merrill and her horse Proud Red Pepper set an arena and standard pattern record at the Greg Olsen Memorial Derby.  It was held in Arizona at the Buckeye Equestrian Center.  Give it a watch here and see what you think.  Feel free to comment on what you think made this run [...]

  • Share/Bookmark
Read the full article →

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 [...]

  • Share/Bookmark
Read the full article →

Sherry Cervi shows us some drills

December 30, 2009

Sherry Cervi had an awesome NFR this year breaking the NFR barrel racing earnings record.  We are happy to be able to share a couple more videos of her that we were able to locate. In this first video she is working Harley.  At first she shows us how to take a little go out [...]

  • Share/Bookmark
Read the full article →

Speed Control Tips for Barrel Racing

December 1, 2009

Here is a video with Holly from Expert Villiage She demonstrates at a slow speed how we train for speed control.  Speed control is important in training young horses and in your finished horses.  Holly just walks and trots in this video but it can be taken to the next level when you would lope [...]

  • Share/Bookmark
Read the full article →

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 [...]

  • Share/Bookmark
Read the full article →

Sherry Cervi on training a sensitive, higher energy horse

October 9, 2009

Here are a series of 4 videos where Sherry shares some of the exercises she uses on her 8 year old horse Chappi. (if you are reading this on facebook you’ll have to go to www.freebarrelracingtips.com to see the video series) She says Chappi is a hotter type horse than she usually rides.   He doesn’t [...]

  • Share/Bookmark
Read the full article →

Rein Length and Hand Positioning with Ty Mitchell

September 14, 2009

In this feature video on Barrel Racing Buzz, Josey Ranch Team Member Ty Mitchell talks about the importance of rein length and hand positioning for your run.  This is great little video you can watch online but here is a recap of the video: Ty emphasizes that how much control and how much leverage you [...]

  • Share/Bookmark
Read the full article →

Counter Arcing for Barrel Racing training

September 3, 2009

Counter arcing is method of gaining control of your barrel horses hips and shoulders.  Its keeps them soft and maneuverable if done correctly.  This barrel racing tips video from expert village give a nice explanation and demonstration of how to do this correctly.   If you have a horse that is shouldering a barrel or [...]

  • Share/Bookmark
Read the full article →

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 [...]

  • Share/Bookmark
Read the full article →

Know your barrel horse

August 19, 2009

Here’s an interesting article.  When you are having troubles, put some thought into who your horse is and why he/she is acting the way they are.  Knowing your horse will help you determine what is wrong. Whether it be a soundness issue a mental issue or a training issue.  Having some insight into how and [...]

  • Share/Bookmark
Read the full article →