Pole bending drills

Arena drill from WiiRide that is a little mix between poles and barrels that all…

Eight cones, four poles and you'll be ready to go. This oldie but goodie comes our way courtesy of SonoVet Equine Therapy. This training set up can be don...

If the speed and precision of pole bending has ever called to you, it’s time to give it a whirl. This fun, fast sport requires many of the foundation skills that will help your horse succeed in all his pursuits, and pole bending is a great way to start your future barrel horse. “My horses […]

Horse exercises

Preparation: Student: hindered upper and lower body strength, problems with balance and coordination Goals: increase lower body strength, gain riding independence through rein use Objective: Student will demonstrate direct rein steering through the butterfly pattern 2x with no verbal prompts, with 1 leader 3 ft away and 2 sidewalkers at ankle hold. Arena Setup: 6 … Continue reading →

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If you’re lucky enough to ride a really good games horse, it’s sometimes easy to…

Nothing raises confidence levels and increases a a novice rider's skills quicker than the challenge of playing a few games on horse back. And it adds fun and interest to your riding lessons.

Pole bending

Tight Turns

If you have been barrel racing for any length of time, chances are you have run into issues with your horse anticipating the turn too early or shouldering the barrel. It’s a common problem wi…

These 8 ridden and in-hand pole work exercises are a great way to improve horse and rider, and are suitable for horses and ponies.