I have never been in a barrel racing competition before except when I was about 6 years old, and I would like to get started again. I am 14 now. My Dad says that I've been doing some pretty good runs, but I can see all of these mistakes. The main one that my Dad notices too is that I don't change my lead right after the first barrel. He said I change it right before the second. I would like some tips on how to make my runs better.
2006-10-07 03:27:55 · 6 answers · asked by WYO68 2 in Sports ➔ Horse Racing
it's all in the horse -get a good stockhorse that's been campdrafting and good at cutting out -if you're a good rider that's a winning combo
2006-10-08 00:44:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't worry about the lead change too much. If that's where your horse is comfortable than that works. When you come off a barrel you're excellerating to the next one, you don't need to fuss for a change when you can do it when you're naturally slowing and going into the turn. The big problem I see is starting going the wrong way. People start the horse to the left then crank them around on the wrong lead to the right barrel or vice versa. Be sure to start near the center of the arena to get the shortest distance without too tight a turn. Your fastest turns will be teardrop shaped. The other problem is in the pattern, they run straight to the barrel make the turn and come out wide on the other side then have to steer and correct to head for the next barrel. You want to leave a pocket (gap) on the side you approach on then when you've made your turn you are close to your barrel and already aiming straight at the next one when you come out. I practiced with old tires (no rim) set where the pocket should be until I learned the correct place. The tires are easy to see and wont do any damage if you bump or go over them. The best suggestion I can say is draw you three "barrels" on paper and draw the path you want to take. You'll be able to see the drop shape of a good turn, the proper pocket to aim for the next turn, and how to start off a good run aiming in the right direction as soon as you start to move. Good luck
2006-10-07 07:50:10 · answer #2 · answered by emily 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sheri Cervi and Clinton Anderson have produced a vidoe for barrel racing and it is great from what I have heard.
She is one of the best and biggest money winners in barrels and the tape is great. Shows how to train the horse and rider and where your mistakes are and how to fix them,
I do not barrel race but have worked the pattern with some horses to teach them to and the tape taught me things about rating the horse and how to not let them drop thier shoulder and all sorts of things.
It is worth the price.
2006-10-07 04:28:30 · answer #3 · answered by tlctreecare 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like your dad may know what he's talking about. Don't try to fix every problem at once. Getting your lead changes down will also make it easier to fine tune whatever else you see as mistakes.
2006-10-07 03:35:06 · answer #4 · answered by Alan J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey dont worry it just takes practice and hard work, maybe get a friend to watch you when you are doing barrel racing and ask them to tell you wat you do wrong, and remember work at one thing at a time, i dont do barrel racing but i ride and own a pony and belive me that does help, my dad also used to notice my dressage mistakes and i hated it, but when i got a friend to help i was alot less scared, and wasnt trying to impress, your friends also incourage you so this teqnique works really well, i know it sounds lame and im also 14 and reading this does sound lame but try it pls its for your own good!
2006-10-07 04:25:32 · answer #5 · answered by noonoo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get your lead changes sooner and start off slow
2006-10-09 02:35:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋