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

FundamentalsTraining Barrel Horses

Beginning Riders on the Pattern

By Cierra Nelson

May 2, 2023

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

Barrel Horse TrainingTraining Barrel Horses

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.

Barrel Horse TrainingTraining Barrel Horses

First Steps with Young Horses

By Cierra Nelson

May 2, 2023

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

Barrel Horse TrainingTraining Barrel Horses

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.

Barrel Horse TrainingFundamentalsTraining Barrel Horses

Points on the Pattern and Body Position

By Cierra Nelson

May 2, 2023

Barrel Horse TrainingTraining Barrel Horses

Warming Up

By Cierra Nelson

May 1, 2023

Cierra Nelson talks about martingales, how they work and how they should be utilized.

Equipment UseTraining Barrel Horses

Martingales

By Cierra Nelson

May 1, 2023

Cierra Nelson demonstrates how she teaches horses to speed up around the turn.

Barrel Horse TrainingTraining Barrel Horses

Teaching the Turn

By Cierra Nelson

May 1, 2023

Cierra Nelson discusses how she transitions horses from barrel futurity competition to rodeo competition.

Barrel Horse TrainingTraining Barrel Horses

Transitioning from Futurity to Rodeo

By Cierra Nelson

May 1, 2023

Competing after having a baby, being a working mom or juggling multiple horses with a 9-to-5 job and children is hard work.

Mental AttitudeTraining Barrel Horses

Advice for New Moms

By Cierra Nelson

May 1, 2023

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