Emily prepares Maggie, a three year old mare, who is exhibitioning and getting close to clocking. She demonstrates a drill to get her feet moving and prepare to go clock later in the week.
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Advancing with Speed on the Pattern (...
Emily works to advance Barney's barrel pattern by adding speed. Being a horse that tends to be a little fractious, Emily explains different techniques she uses on the pattern to keep Barney confident, focused, in form, and soft while introducing something new.
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Getting a Horse to Get Around the Bar...
After practicing rate through a good warmup exercise, Emily continues her ride on Sly by working the pattern. Emily explains the importance of getting a horse deep enough around the barrels in order to keep momentum and make a strong turn while continuing to rate and stay in good form.
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Practicing Rate (Sly)
Emily uses Sly, a three year old filly by Sly by Design, to demonstrate a warmup exercise that focuses on rate. She explains how this exercise translates over to the barrel pattern and is important for advancing a horse's speed.