NFR qualifier, AQHA World Champion and barrel horse trainer Kristen Weaver-Brown talks to Barrel Racing Buzz about the third barrel. Watch the video and let Kristen give you some great tips. She is really well spoken and explains her beliefs really well. Get some tips on how to avoid bowing out on the way to third and slicing third on …
I am often asked what a person should do to get their “hard to get in the arena” horse into the arena. Recently, I attended a barrel race as a spectator. This doesn’t happen often but it certainly offered an opportunity to learn. It was one of those “how not to do it” learning experiences for the most part since …
Here is a great 2 part video put together by Barrel Racing Buzz with accomplished barrel horse trainer Dena Kirkpatrick. Dena goes through a pile of bits and talks about the uses of each one and how they should each fit. She discusses several different types of snaffle bits, some gag bits including the popular Simplicity bit and her favorite …
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 so fast. To me, I …
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 time-bounded. Write your goals so …
Past World Champion Barrel Racers Sherry Cervi knows what it takes to get a barrel horse working and keep him working. Check out these two videos that show some of the moves and exercises she uses to make champion barrel horses. In this first video she is working Harley. At first she shows us how to take a little go …
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 and sit down for a …
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 or your horse ever have …
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 have a lot of rate …
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 have with the bit is …
