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 [...]

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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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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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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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 [...]

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Why your barrel saddle needs to fit

August 18, 2009

A fairly general article but it has some great points I felt were mentioning.  Could not have said it better so I have copied this ezine article in its entirety.  ~ Michelle ______ When most people begin to start out with barrel racing, they think that just any barrel saddle will do. But the case [...]

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Saddle Fitting for Barrel Horses

August 12, 2009

This is a great video that demonstrates why it is so important we don’t place our saddles ON the shoulder. Also, why correct saddle fit is so important. They are using an English saddle but the principle is the same.

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Same direction barrels drill

August 12, 2009

Here is a good drill for getting your horse to listen to you for correcting a problem or for getting them to key into a barrel and really hunt it.  You can do it like the Expert Village rider Holly does or you can do it a little looser.  I will often do this making [...]

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