Rodeo Barrel Racing Tips : Approaching, Turning, Accelerating in Rodeo Barrel Racing

[TikTokxoxo]

So for barrel racing, is it primarily Neck reigning?

[racer3cans]

Ok, im starting my new gelding but im doing it from the ground up, Where do i even start on this guy? Ive ridden all m life but Im just not sure where to starton this guy please help me!!!!

[Baleofhay123]

@racer3cans first you should probably introduce your horse to the barrel's, just cause its probably safer then getting on and going right from the start.. its usually better if your horse neck reins so you have one hand to steer, and the other to hang on to the horn. then its your choice if you want to lead him around the barrels first or to get on and walk him around them so he gets use to the pattern he has to go in, then go on from there, hope thats helpful :)

[TheCutieBooties]

thanks so much this will help for my upcoming rodeo

[12345Critic]

Ausome information

[Justcallmeduke1]

thanks so much



[Justcallmeduke1]

thanks so much

[MegaHorsesForever]

I love split reins. They are awesome. But I don't use them at shows because, they just don't work for me.....

[3barrels2souls1dream]

What an idiot she is. She is setting her horse up all wrong. And her horse is swinging its butt out around the barrel. You DONT wanna use your inside leg, that only pushes the horses hip out. You wanna use your inside leg, so his hip stays nice and tucked toward the barrel. When the horses hip is swinging out, he has no power. She is a moron.

[Weaponsmaster8595]

@3barrels2souls1dream Oh lord, please know what you're talking about. Barrel horses (And any horse really) should curve their body around the leg when asked or move out when asked. It's two completely differant cues. The horses have to bend around the barrel and the inside leg and indirect rein keep the bend and allow the horse to sit deep around the barrel and follow their nose out. If you do in straight without the leg and have no bend, you will not get a smooth motion turn.

[3barrels2souls1dream]

@Weaponsmaster8595 Yes, i know that. but her horse isn't keeping his hind end under him. he is swinging it out, and therefore has no power coming out of the barrel. That's all I was saying.

[AnimeChick251]

@3barrels2souls1dream Actually you were also saying she set her horse up wrong, let his hip swing, lost power AND was a moron. Just saying.

[ZSL100]

I dont get why everyone is griping about split reins or not split reins!!!! Its watever the rider feels comfortable with!! HOLY CRAPP!!!! juss chil!

[ToughEnough4Pink]

ALL TRAINERS RIDE WITH SPLIT REINS!!!! ITS SO IF SOMETHING HAPPENS AND THE HORSE FREAKS, HE DOESNT STEP IN THE CLOSED REINS AND BREAKS HIS JAW!!!! WHICH I HAVE SEEN HAPPEN... AND IM MORE THAN SURE SHE DOESNT RUN WITH SPLIT REINS AT BARREL RACES.

[iluvbarrelracing1]

my horse is trained different it is when i go around the right barrel first i put my right keg into him for him to bend around the barrel

[TheBarrelracer98]

wow ugh if she did half of what she talked this video would been alot better it sukd tho

[marcieincooke]

helps a ton. thanx so much.

[ilovemyhorsepepsi]

yea its 90 beetween the first to 105 from the two front ones to the back one and 60 feet from the timer line to the first barrel

[horselover00100]

I was wondering the same thing. I mean, everytime i put out the barrels, i don't want to waste my time measuring the distance of the barrels.

[jessisorensen]

can you barrel on grass?

[angelchick6103]

@jessisorensen

it isn't the best ground to run in but if you aren't going to run there isn't a problem with riding on grass slowly

[wildafricansafari]

@jessisorensen yeah just make sure it isn't tall so you don't hit snags. make sure its okay that your probably gonna wear it down.

[westernhorsegirl96]

how far apart should the barrels be?

[WhiskeyJohnCowgirl]

It doesnt really matter as long as their some distance, their doesnt have to be any exact distance oon the barrels when your practicing.

[westernhorsegirl96]

ok thanks!

[Cowgurlll]

for regulation they need to be atleast 15 feet away from the fence

[SmokeyMustang216]

@westernhorsegirl96 i do belive 95 feet between one and two...and 105 feet between one and three....and two and three...i think tht is regulation size tho

[cypicup64]

i barrel race and this is a good teacher... i already knew all this tho... i took 1st in jr barrels last nite and my horse buck around the 1st barrel.. she didnt like the spurs

[Jetta627]

People.. Split reins are completely fine for slow work and training it althoughs you to have just enough contact in a young horse you dont want to teach them bad habits or be hard on there mouths and with shorter reins its harder.. and please shes troting

[Saence]

I know, its not hard at all xD lol besides its good to learn to ride in all ways all styles and all tack. :o) Just make sure that your horse doesnt get caught up on the excess reins (Basically for short horses using longer reins)

[SugarSweetLollipop]

she spent over a minute talking bout was she would be talking about lol

[NeonFire271]

To settle the rein thing, all riders are different and all horses are different. I personally always use barrel reins unless I am riding a young horse and teaching it to work off of its front or back end. Yes, I use them trail riding. Barrel reins/ roping reins/ bullet reins are all one thing. they do come in different lengths, and fabrics that will fit your hands and uses. This woman obviously knows what she is doing if she is hired by expert villag. =)

[flappypenguinxox]

is expert village a real place, or just a bunch of ppl who kno about riding, grooming, etc. and make videos

[NeonFire271]

It is alot of people who are so called "experts" in the subject they teach, such as Barrel Racing

[flappypenguinxox]

oh, ok. thanx.

[shaleighamarie]

she is the best expert village person. all the others seem to be kinda beginnerish

[tumbletwins97]

your a great teacher... i barrel race!!!! im 11

[ercker1993]

riding in split reins isnt bad when training and going slow i use to ride in split reins alot not anymore cuz i got a new headstall and reins but calm down she knows what shes doing

[welovebecca]

ok ppl she is using split reins in her slow work and training! she is not running in them. you are supposed to use spit reins when you train. if you cant train your horse in split reins they you probly shouldnt be barrel racing yet. they teach you and your horse not to depend on the reins so much and more on your legs and seat, they also give the horse more freedom in its head movement unlike roper reins. i myself train in split reins and it HELPS alot!

[Lillysforlife]

she sucks!

[brancorrine]

i woulnt use split reins. unless you have the ends tied. but i prefer srot competition reins.

[luvshaniamusic]

i totally agree with horsebackrider420 and welovebecca!!!! its not that difficult if you really cant ride in split reins without dropping it in barrels??? wooww plus this lady is just at a trot gezz ppl calm down!

[Scarshadow1]

@horsebackrider420 breath in and out, it will be otay

[marcieincooke]

@horsebackrider420 You don't have to be rude. She just doesn't PREFER to use split reins, not that she CAN'T. Its not that big a deal.

[CanadianCowgirlsRock]

I'm with betsug1. I ride with split reins all the time other than when doing speed events. I think that anyone who is calling her stupid really has no idea what they are talking about. I have never dropped my reins when training or riding my horses and again I agree with betsug1 to each there own. This is the only video I have seen of this lady and have no idea who she is but while I doubt she uses split reins when actually racing it is up to her what type of reins she uses. So theres my cent.

[betsugs1]

You people going on about the split reins make me laugh. I run with them all the time at home. Yes at shows I use different reins because I have a different headstall and set for the shows. If you acutally know how to ride, its safe. But to each his own.

[SaddleBroncRider15]

i ride splits too but i cross em over.i had a bad experience runnin poles with closed reins.they wrapped around my saddle horn and i couldnt turn

[betsugs1]

you may have had them set at too long of a lenght. When running poles your reins should barrely reach your saddle horn

[350fordchick]

@betsugs1 im so with you i don't ever use loop reins i have no control over my horse i swear with them ive got a video with me riding my new horse for the first time and im freaking loving those split reins in it haha!

[MyStupidHappyEnding]

This is going to be my first year competing in Barrel Racing the speed division. Got and tips on how I can be the best barrel racer there?

[RjOoCeKy0t9]

To MyStupidHappyEnding this is corny but really know your horse. Get to know them with their faults and their successes. Your bond with your horse is the best thing for starting to compete!

[MyStupidHappyEnding]

Yep, I already have a bond between my horse and me, Levi is blind in one eye so he has to trust me while going around barrels! But thanks!

[RedneckBuckHunter08]

yeah she is gonna get whats comin to her runnin pro rodeo barrel racing with split reins how stupid can you get she is omg i dont like her lol

[Dustytucker]

If you had watched any of her other videos she says that she trains with split reigns and when she competes she uses barrel reigns.

[cowboi1981]

in her defense doing slow work with split reins is OK. however to do an actual competitive run you dont use them.

[DocsDoll]

I think that riding with split reins during SLOW WORK is fine. During a run, umm no way!

[killerpuppy35]

Err I Want to watch this video but it says "were sorry this Video is no longer" What should I do?

[heartofamustang123]

trust me dont watch it she rides with split reins

[BarrelRacerWinner]

I personally ride with split reins only in western competitions like pro western pleasure, or things like that. Always(my advice) ride with attatched reins when racing like pole bending or barrel racing since they tend to be safer incase you lose your grip. With split reins they could fall and make you horse tumble, dangerous things after that happen.Riding with attatched reins ensures safety

[englishrider94]

hmmm.... don't like her very much... hate riding with split reins.... scared me they r gunna fall off the horse :P

[StormGirl18]

i NEVER race with split reins...she is kind of annoying. ive seen her other videos. she kind of annoys me.

[Cowgurlll]

y is she barrel racing with split reins i dont like her

[flyhperformancehorse]

I was just told by Jackie Dube that you never pull to your pocket, and as soon as you hit your pocket, rotate your hand. I have tried it and it works.

[therodeocowgirl23]

you may want to alt. your left hand and right leg [vice versa] when you are turning, to make tighter turns

[barelhos71]

GREAT IDEA! It may seem like some of this is basic - but my youth riders have gotten alot out of these sets of videos and we've learned a few new exercises to keep them fresh! THANKS!