If you’re looking to get your horse more balanced coming through the turns, here’s a great drill used by Dena Kirkpatrick. (more…)
Getting great movement from your horse requires the combination of a number of elements, but hind end engagement is one of the key factors. Without it, impulsion is nearly impossible. Read on for a great exercise to get your horse to engage his hind end: (more…)
Elevate your horse’s shoulders and help improve you and your horse’s focus. (more…)
Try this challenge to improve your horse’s maneuverability and your timing! (more…)
These exercises are great ways to keep your barrel horse loose and supple without overworking the barrel pattern. (more…)
Designed for hunt seat riders, this pattern can benefit just about everyone. (more…)
This set of exercises offers a great way to keep your horse from rushing and anticipating what’s coming next, help them maintain rhythm, and assist with flexibility and tight turns. (more…)
This is a great drill to get your barrel horse thinking about its feet and carrying itself properly. (more…)
This exercise from Ingrid Klimke encourages strength, precision, throughness with willing cooperation, and longitudinal bend. (more…)
Eight cones, four poles and you’ll be ready to go. (more…)
If you have little to no equipment, here are seven patterns for you! (more…)
This week: a barrel racing exercise that can aid horses in any discipline.
