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.
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Working the Pattern on a Front End He...
Emily continues her ride on Ice by building confidence and schooling the pattern. She explains how, after 60 days of pattern training, the horse knows the pattern and job, yet it is important she stay consistent with her cues and training in order to keep him from being heavy in the front end.
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Warm Up and Getting a Horse Lighter o...
Emily works to progress Ice's consistency and strength around the pattern. Emily's focus for this ride is to work on softness and driving Ice forward into the bridle to engage his hind end and elevate his front end.
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30 Days on the Pattern (Barney)
Emily talks about the four elements of consistent foot work and body form that she focuses on for a horse with 30 days of barrel pattern training; elevation, engagement, a soft rib, and momentum.
