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Barrel Racing Basics: Steps to Take Before You BeginLearn how to prepare both horse and rider for learning barrel racing, including proper foundation training, tack needs, and learning the first pattern.
Why Thoroughbreds Make Bad Barrel Racing HorsesWhile most barrel racing riders do not set out to injure their horses, the temptation to grab quick money with a fast thoroughbred is a temptation that should be avoided.- Minnesota Barrel RacingSome of Minnesota's most popular barrel racing events.
- Get Started Barrel RacingBeginning barrel racing techniques you can do alone, and when to start more serious training.
- A Guide to Popular Gymkhana EventsGymkhanas are fun events with speed events you can do with your horse. Here is a guide to the different events.
- Rodeo Barrel Racing Terminology and FactsThe basic terminology, step-by-step description and other general information about barrel racing.
- Five Tips for Buying Barrel Racing SaddlesBarrel racing saddles are small, light, and designed for speed. If you want to buy one of these saddles, you will need to consider a few things beforehand. Some of these include seat, skirt, and fenders. This article will...
- Barrel Racing: Then and NowBarrel racing is one of Equestrian Americas most popular pastimes.
- Get Out and Barrel RaceYour horse is seasoned, your tack is cleaned and your trailer hooked up, but where are you going?
- What Your Horse Needs to Know to Barrel RaceA foundation is the basis on which a thing stands, is founded, or is supported. We need to have a solid foundation to build on, otherwise our structure will simply fall apart.
- Problem Solving Tips in Barrel Racing - Part IEvery month I receive over 100 emails from people having problems with their barrel horses.
- Choosing the Right Bits for Your Horse in Barrel RacingBarrel racing is a fast competitive sport that gets our blood pumping and adrenaline racing, both ours and our horses. But just because we can go through a barrel pattern in 18 seconds or less doesn't mean we can leave our horsemanship behind.
- Proper Body Position on Your Horse While Barrel RacingEven though barrel racing is a fast paced sport, it doesn't mean you can leave your horsemanship behind. If you keep correct body position throughout a barrel run it will cut precious seconds off your time, seconds that decide if you are in the money or just out of it.
- Tips on Selecting the Right Barrel Racing HorseYou have decided that you want to start barrel racing. But just where do you start? First thing you need, is a decent barrel horse.
- Barrel Racing Equipment that Will Help You WinTo compete in any event and win, you need to have the right equipment. Barrel racing is no different.
- Setting Goals for Better Barrel RacingYou have decided you want to start barrel racing, you are having problems, or just need some help keeping your objectives straight and being motivated. All of this can be straightened out with goal setting.
- Barrel Racing for BeginnersWhat is barrel racing? How do you start? What is barrel racing really about?
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