Do not use your inside leg. You don't need to do that to get your horse to tip her nose & round out. It'll actually cause u more problems for it'll make her swing out her hindquarters & lose momemtum. Their hindquarter give them power, so swinging them out will make them lose it. I'm not sure if you follow any specific racing style, but might I suggest checking out Charmayne James' method. It's been proven to be very affective, and I a few videos on my channel.
@xEquineLuverx pushing w your inside leg pushes the horse off the barrel and helps it to swing its butt around, and kicking with your inside leg drives them around it. Look up Sherry Cervi, if you drove them INTO the barrel theyd knock it over.
@3BarrelRacer The saying "driving into the barrel" doesn't mean literally into the barrel. It means to push or "drive" them up into the barrel so they don't cut it off while coming in. And why would you want to "swing" the hindquarters around the barrel? Their hindquarters are needed to drive them around the barrel, and "swinging" them only takes away their power and thus momentum.
@xEquineLuverx i know what it means, to drive through just means that they keep pushing through the barrel and keep up the speed to keep going..obviously, I barrel race I know. and not literally swing them they just need to push their rear end up around the barrel to not knock it oover and get their entire body around the barrel. and you want a wide pocket yes, but you also want them to finish close and tight. having them swing theit butt still lets them drive around
@3BarrelRacer Well, according to Charmayne's method, you don't need to have wide pockets. You can come in and off the barrel in the same amount of space, which is perferably four feet. Sure, Sherry Cervi is a good barrel racer, but until she won more than eleven titles, I am going to stick with Charmayne James, thank you very much.
@xEquineLuverx well yes you could do that but you dont always wanna take the chance of being too close. Charmaynes an outstanding barrel racer but shes also older than Sherry and has Been to the NFR more consecutively. Sherrys workin her way up and competitions tougher now it just takes time but she has the potential to win more than Charmayne. I take tips from all pros but Sherry makes more sence to me and i can follow her easier. and it doesnt matter how many titles youve won
@xEquineLuverx Sherry knows what shes doin, sometimes your horse doesnt cooperate or you just have a bad run, theres so many factors that affect how it goes. you can really say its fair to base who the best is in anything even all other sports on what comes down to 10 runs. Everyone has the potential to be the best, sometimes it just doesnt work out in your favor. but i get what you sayin and their all good tips, everyone just has their own way of doing things
@3BarrelRacer Of course. Barrel racing takes yrs of practice, but in the end a lot of it comes down to luck. Everyone has their own opinions & idols & that can't be changed. I wasn't saying there's only one right method/style to barrel racing, hense why I said "need" & "don't have to" in my pervious comments.
@3BarrelRacer I like Charmayne's methods because they have been proven to be very effective & I know a lot of ppl who find it easy to follow them. And no offense, but 11 times is pretty consecutive & to that degree, it kind of matters.
@xEquineLuverx i just watched one of her clinics and while she made good points, they were obvios and things i coulve figured out on my own. and like i said competition is a lot tougher now and ive seen her runs she clocked a lot of 17s whereas now the pros clock 13s or 14s. but yeah i mean to be the champ 11x does make a diff. but all the others are working their way up too
@3BarrelRacer Just because current runs at the NFR are few seconds below her times, doesn't mean there are faster people and more competition. It can depend on how the pattern is set and how the footing is.
@xEquineLuverx yeah but like i said theres so many factors that can affect it so it wold be hard to name who the best is. Just like this yr its Lindsey Sears next could be Pozzis turn and then Sherry, this yr just wasnt their time
I'm not sure if you still need advice, but here's my opinion. In large patterns like this one, line up with the third barrel. In even larger patterns, line slightly inside the third barrel, and in small patterns, line up outside the third barrel. As you are approaching the first barrel, slowly close in & give her an arc. (c)
like everyone else says with the first dont start to straight curve more :) but also i would work alot alot alot on flexing and leg pressure to get your horse to be more round around the barrels and responsive, other than that keep up the good work! looks good! all horses have their quirks, mine does!! haha :)
Hey! If you want any advice take a look at my playlist I have compiled called "Best Barrel Racing Tips" there's a ton of great tips in those videos from the best of the best, if you have any questions I'd be happy to help! You're doing a great job, keep up the good work!
I would start near the center before taking to first that's what throwing off your first barrel but other than that I looks like your horse knows what he's doing lol beautiful run though keep up the good work and keep trying! I hope my advice helps may sound a lot like everyone elses! Lol
Looks like your horse has the same problem as mine. :P Idk if this will work for u, but it worked for me(: instead of like lining up straight towards the first barrel, u should line up a bit off to the left and at an angle. Also, try to go into it a bit wider maybe?(: tht should help help your horse go a faster around the barrel and use her hindquarters more (this might not work for your horse though) haha its good to try new things though :P
1st barrel, your coming in to straight into the barrel try to curve more and keep ur inside leg pressed in so your horse can tip his/her nose and make a great turn without hitting the barrel or getting to wide [: your 2nd and 3rd barrel look pretty good, [: your horse is gorgeous! great run!
you didnt give her enough room to make a pocket at the 1st barrel
3BarrelRacer 1 month ago
Do not use your inside leg. You don't need to do that to get your horse to tip her nose & round out. It'll actually cause u more problems for it'll make her swing out her hindquarters & lose momemtum. Their hindquarter give them power, so swinging them out will make them lose it. I'm not sure if you follow any specific racing style, but might I suggest checking out Charmayne James' method. It's been proven to be very affective, and I a few videos on my channel.
xEquineLuverx 2 months ago in playlist Uploaded videos
@xEquineLuverx thank you that is very helpful!
barrelracelover 1 month ago
@barrelracelover You're welcome. Glad I could help. :)
xEquineLuverx 1 month ago
@xEquineLuverx you do need your inside leg to keep them off the barrel and swing their butt around
3BarrelRacer 1 month ago
@3BarrelRacer No, you don't. It's called driving them into the barrel. Look up Charmayne James.
xEquineLuverx 1 month ago
@xEquineLuverx pushing w your inside leg pushes the horse off the barrel and helps it to swing its butt around, and kicking with your inside leg drives them around it. Look up Sherry Cervi, if you drove them INTO the barrel theyd knock it over.
3BarrelRacer 1 month ago
@3BarrelRacer The saying "driving into the barrel" doesn't mean literally into the barrel. It means to push or "drive" them up into the barrel so they don't cut it off while coming in. And why would you want to "swing" the hindquarters around the barrel? Their hindquarters are needed to drive them around the barrel, and "swinging" them only takes away their power and thus momentum.
xEquineLuverx 1 month ago
@xEquineLuverx i know what it means, to drive through just means that they keep pushing through the barrel and keep up the speed to keep going..obviously, I barrel race I know. and not literally swing them they just need to push their rear end up around the barrel to not knock it oover and get their entire body around the barrel. and you want a wide pocket yes, but you also want them to finish close and tight. having them swing theit butt still lets them drive around
3BarrelRacer 1 month ago
@3BarrelRacer Well, according to Charmayne's method, you don't need to have wide pockets. You can come in and off the barrel in the same amount of space, which is perferably four feet. Sure, Sherry Cervi is a good barrel racer, but until she won more than eleven titles, I am going to stick with Charmayne James, thank you very much.
xEquineLuverx 1 month ago
@xEquineLuverx well yes you could do that but you dont always wanna take the chance of being too close. Charmaynes an outstanding barrel racer but shes also older than Sherry and has Been to the NFR more consecutively. Sherrys workin her way up and competitions tougher now it just takes time but she has the potential to win more than Charmayne. I take tips from all pros but Sherry makes more sence to me and i can follow her easier. and it doesnt matter how many titles youve won
3BarrelRacer 1 month ago
@xEquineLuverx Sherry knows what shes doin, sometimes your horse doesnt cooperate or you just have a bad run, theres so many factors that affect how it goes. you can really say its fair to base who the best is in anything even all other sports on what comes down to 10 runs. Everyone has the potential to be the best, sometimes it just doesnt work out in your favor. but i get what you sayin and their all good tips, everyone just has their own way of doing things
3BarrelRacer 1 month ago
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3BarrelRacer 1 month ago
@3BarrelRacer Of course. Barrel racing takes yrs of practice, but in the end a lot of it comes down to luck. Everyone has their own opinions & idols & that can't be changed. I wasn't saying there's only one right method/style to barrel racing, hense why I said "need" & "don't have to" in my pervious comments.
xEquineLuverx 1 month ago
@3BarrelRacer I like Charmayne's methods because they have been proven to be very effective & I know a lot of ppl who find it easy to follow them. And no offense, but 11 times is pretty consecutive & to that degree, it kind of matters.
xEquineLuverx 1 month ago
@xEquineLuverx i just watched one of her clinics and while she made good points, they were obvios and things i coulve figured out on my own. and like i said competition is a lot tougher now and ive seen her runs she clocked a lot of 17s whereas now the pros clock 13s or 14s. but yeah i mean to be the champ 11x does make a diff. but all the others are working their way up too
3BarrelRacer 1 month ago
@3BarrelRacer Just because current runs at the NFR are few seconds below her times, doesn't mean there are faster people and more competition. It can depend on how the pattern is set and how the footing is.
xEquineLuverx 1 month ago
@xEquineLuverx yeah but like i said theres so many factors that can affect it so it wold be hard to name who the best is. Just like this yr its Lindsey Sears next could be Pozzis turn and then Sherry, this yr just wasnt their time
3BarrelRacer 1 month ago
I'm not sure if you still need advice, but here's my opinion. In large patterns like this one, line up with the third barrel. In even larger patterns, line slightly inside the third barrel, and in small patterns, line up outside the third barrel. As you are approaching the first barrel, slowly close in & give her an arc. (c)
xEquineLuverx 2 months ago in playlist Uploaded videos
like everyone else says with the first dont start to straight curve more :) but also i would work alot alot alot on flexing and leg pressure to get your horse to be more round around the barrels and responsive, other than that keep up the good work! looks good! all horses have their quirks, mine does!! haha :)
xRodeoUp 3 months ago
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Hey! If you want any advice take a look at my playlist I have compiled called "Best Barrel Racing Tips" there's a ton of great tips in those videos from the best of the best, if you have any questions I'd be happy to help! You're doing a great job, keep up the good work!
KBBarrelRacing 6 months ago
haha your welcome! (:
BarrelRacer2454 7 months ago
I would start near the center before taking to first that's what throwing off your first barrel but other than that I looks like your horse knows what he's doing lol beautiful run though keep up the good work and keep trying! I hope my advice helps may sound a lot like everyone elses! Lol
Abby (:
xGiddyUpGirl 7 months ago
@xGiddyUpGirl yeah it took all of you people to get me to see it and ireally appreciate it. Thank you for the advice:)
barrelracelover 7 months ago
@barrelracelover Your welcome
xGiddyUpGirl 7 months ago
Looks like your horse has the same problem as mine. :P Idk if this will work for u, but it worked for me(: instead of like lining up straight towards the first barrel, u should line up a bit off to the left and at an angle. Also, try to go into it a bit wider maybe?(: tht should help help your horse go a faster around the barrel and use her hindquarters more (this might not work for your horse though) haha its good to try new things though :P
BarrelRacer2454 7 months ago
@BarrelRacer2454 thank you! ill have to try that!
barrelracelover 7 months ago
1st barrel, your coming in to straight into the barrel try to curve more and keep ur inside leg pressed in so your horse can tip his/her nose and make a great turn without hitting the barrel or getting to wide [: your 2nd and 3rd barrel look pretty good, [: your horse is gorgeous! great run!
BarrelRacingGirl95 7 months ago
@BarrelRacingGirl95 alright thank you so much! :)
barrelracelover 7 months ago
@barrelracelover your welcome, i hope it helps, [:
BarrelRacingGirl95 7 months ago