Principles of Barrel Racing
2 Seasons
Futurity barrel horse trainer Caroline Boucher coaches horses through their first years of training and competition. This series shows you horses from their very first time on the pattern to horses that are actively competing. Caroline believes in the importance of developing a strong feel and solid basics. She focuses on becoming a team with every horse, preserving their natural style, having them work by themselves around the barrels and keeping them happy. Her goal is to train horses that other people can ride after her and have long careers. She loves to share her knowledge with others.
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23:16Episode 1
Episode 25: Trying a New Bit on MJ
Episode 1
Caroline uses a new bit with MJ to help with his "noodly" tendencies. They work on new issues that arise and she works on keeping him calm and focused when he gets excited.
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Episode 26: Fine Tuning After Adding Speed
Episode 2
Caroline has recently added speed with Guapo and is now going back to work on more precise points in the pattern. She wants to work on keeping the ribcage open so he can get around the turn more effectively and have better lines between barrels.
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Episode 27: Tuning a 5 Year Old After Competing
Episode 3
Caroline works an older horse that competes and focuses on keeping him driving from the hind in, relaxed and listening.
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Episode 28: Keeping 4 Wheel Drive with all Legs Around the Barrel
Episode 4
Sophie is a 3 year old that will run as a 5 year old. She is warmed up and ready to work on keeping all the legs moving instead of stopping the hind end when the front cross, or stopping the front end when the hind end is driving.
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18:55Episode 5
Episode 29: Perfect Circle with MJ
Episode 5
Caroline wants to improve MJ's confidence with his body and feeling coordinated.
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21:26Episode 6
Episode 30: Getting Judd Confident
Episode 6
Caroline works Judd and talks about how she helps him gain confidence outside of his home arena and on the pattern.
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25:28Episode 7
Episode 31: Working on a Stiff Ribcage
Episode 7
Checking to see if the ribcage has softened and pattern work.
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24:32Episode 8
Episode 32: Getting Stoli Ready for BFA
Episode 8
Caroline works Stoli in the final weeks before his futurity debut at BFA.