Barrel races start in the alley. The alleyway is key to a consistent first barrel, but sometimes we can get into trouble before we ever enter the arena.
Set riding resolutions that will help you make 2020 your most productive barrel racing season yet.
To achieve consistency on the barrel pattern, it takes a lot of consistent riding and a lot of basic training. World champion Martha Josey explains.
Jessie Telford takes a candid look at how she balances family, a multi-faceted equine operation and her drive to win in the barrel pen. Article by Abigail Boatwright;…
Hailey Kinsel describes how she adjusted DM Sissy Hayday’s fitness program to prepare for 10 runs on a standard pattern at the 2020 NFR.
Take a look at the Women’s Professional Rodeo Associations top 15 barrel racers headed into the 2020 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo at Globe Life Field.
Is my barrel horse unsound or untrained? By Tanya Randall Why is my horse not working? Is my horse unsound, untrained or a little of both? Severe unsoundness—a…
We’ve all been there—the dreaded barrel bug. Trainer and National Finals Rodeo Qualifier Jordon Briggs shares her tips to help you correct the fundamental issues, which will give you the confidence to go down the alley and come out with no 5-second penalties.
You’ll often notice the horses that are winning are usually the most confident ones. Seasoning a green or watchy horse takes time and patience, no matter how old…
Incorporate cattle into exercises like Cheyenne Wimberley’s circle drill to sharpen your barrel horse’s responses on and off the pattern.
