Five FREE Barrel Racing Exercises for Perfect Practice & FAST Runs!
Horses are wired to be very perceptive to ‘patterns’ in general.
For barrel racers, this natural awareness & sensitivity can be our best friend – OR worst enemy.
Because horses make associations SO easily, it’s critical that we use “positive patterns” in a WAY that works to our advantage – AND theirs.
Unfortunately, there’s a good chance you’re not using patterns to make the most of your horse’s athletic potential (yet)!
Some WARNING signs are: ⚠
- Your horse gets distracted, spooky, or has trouble focusing
- Your horse becomes “bored” with the same ‘ol routine day in & day out
- When correcting issues on the pattern, your horse gets tense, choppy, stiff or anxious
- Your competition runs are inconsistent. One will be pretty good, the next – horrible!
- Your horse comes out of the turns extremely wide (especially after the first barrel)
- Your horse has ever hesitated to enter the arena, or flat out refused entirely
If you are DONE with feeling frustrated by these issues (even more subtle versions), then you’re in the right place!
I’m Heather Smith, WPRA barrel racer, best-selling author, and the creator of BarrelRacingTips.com.
Create THE PERFECT PATTERN, and Today I’d Like to GIVE Them to You – for FREE!
They have the power to create everything we ever dreamed of in our horses, but as I’ve pointed out – they ALSO have the power to destroy it.
The truth is…
Horses learn what we teach them, which isn’t always necessarily what we want them to learn.
For example, in competition it’s ideal for our horses to take responsibility for:
1. Staying precisely on path
2. With the correct form, and…
3. With the greatest amount of SPEED possible.
But when our horse has picked up some undesirable habits – we must take specific steps to loosen up their assumptions.
It’s up to US to ensure they’re bold & confident, yet also accepting of guidance in a split second if necessary.
It’s a critical, but very delicate balance to achieve! ⚖
When Specific PATTERNS are Implemented Properly, They Will:
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- Cause your horse to mentally engage, and look to YOU for guidance (vs. get distracted)
- Allow you to both teach & test responsibility on the pattern
- Correct problems without any negative association with the barrels
- Build strength and coordination – fueled by desire and connection
- Keep your horse’s mind “fresh” vs. burnt out from excess repetition
- Build confidence & try by meeting your horse’s needs for security AND variety
It’s true that patterns are incredibly powerful in the development of any horse – but only IF the right patterns are used in the right way.
The question is – “What are the best patterns to use?”
And, “What’s the best way to use them?”
Today, I have ALL that for you and more!
Developing Confident, Connected, Correct, Coordinated (and FAST) Barrel Horses!
When you get this – nothing compares to the rewards you’ll reap in your runs (and everywhere else)!
To sign up, just enter your name and email address in the form below, then click the “Send my Perfect Pattern Exercises!” button. 👇
You’ll instantly receive FIVE of my favorite barrel racing drills with diagrams & descriptions that are tried, tested and proven to be MAJOR game-changers.
On the next page you’ll ALSO get access to an another special “Perfect Practice” exercise.
The clock is ticking, and I know you don’t want to leave any more winnings on the table! 💰
To claim them now, just enter your first name and email address below, then click the “Send my Perfect Patterns Exercises” button to receive your Five FREE Barrel Racing Exercises.
(If you don’t see the confirmation email, be sure to check your junk folder – then click to confirm and your exercises will be on the way!)
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