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Good at Gates

By Kate Bradley Byars

July 8, 2024

Cierra Nelson discusses how she frees up a ratey horse through her Fake Barrel Drill.

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The Fake Barrel: Freeing Up A Horse

By Cierra Nelson

May 2, 2023

Cierra Nelson discusses what broke means to her as a barrel horse trainer and competitor.

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What Does Broke Mean

By Cierra Nelson

May 2, 2023

Cierra Nelson simplifies the barrel pattern for beginner riders and demonstrates tips for working the pattern.

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Beginning Riders on the Pattern

By Cierra Nelson

May 2, 2023

Cierra Nelson discusses counter arcing your horse, shows how it works and how it should be utilized.

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Counter Arcs

By Cierra Nelson

May 2, 2023

Cierra Nelson describes her approach to the first barrel and first barrel rating techniques.

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First Barrel Approach and Rate

By Cierra Nelson

May 2, 2023

Cierra Nelson demonstrates her first steps with young horses after she gets them back from a colt starter.

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First Steps with Young Horses

By Cierra Nelson

May 2, 2023

Cierra Nelson demonstrates switching leads between barrels and how to achieve a lead change.

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Switching Leads Between Barrels

By Cierra Nelson

May 2, 2023

Cierra Nelson discusses how she rides horses aggressively without overriding or interfering with her horses’ styles.

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Riding Aggressive Effectively

By Cierra Nelson

May 2, 2023

Cierra Nelson discusses her body position going into a barrel and her preferred points on the pattern.

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Points on the Pattern and Body Position

By Cierra Nelson

May 2, 2023

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