Ashley works to soften three year old Toby prior to working on the barrels. She then talks through keeping frame and shoulders elevated while working the barrels.
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Ashley Schafer working Shania
Ashley uses three year old Shania, by Streakin Boon Dox, to talk about her process of warming up her horses and the exercises she uses prior to working the barrels. Ashley also explains how gaining lateral flexion and body control during the warmup is crucial to working the barrels.
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Ashley Schafer and Chip
Ashley uses Chip, a four year old by Dash Ta Fame, to talk about how to warm up a horse who requires more patience. After going through her warmup exercises, Ashley works on the barrels while keeping Chip patient, confident, and quiet.
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Ashley Schafer working Swoon
Ashley uses three year old Swoon, by Dash Ta Fame, to further talk about how she uses her warm ups to gain softness and lateral flexion prior to working the barrels. She also demonstrates a four corners exercise she uses to work on straight lines and elevating the horse's shoulder while turning i...
