Breeding Pedigrees and Odds of Outcomes
January 24, 2019
Have you ever wondered how and why crossing the exact same combination of mares and stallions doesn’t result in offspring with the same traits? Welcome to
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Your Saddle Seat Size “<>” Your Self Worth
January 25, 2019
In accounting the greater than and less than sign in combination (<>) means “not equal to”. We use it in auditing and reconciling to
Bred the Same “<>” The Same Horse
February 5, 2019
Are you treating your horse for who they are, or are you pigeonholing/stereotyping your horse? The most common reasons Barrel Racers buy or breed
How to Train your Dragon (or not)
February 10, 2019
One consistent theme shines through when competitors are winning at a high level. Their trusty mounts have strong personalities and/or some quirks, all of
Stop Blaming Your Bit
February 14, 2019
Stop blaming your bit. Your bit has a bigger impact on the clock if you are in the approx 7-8% of elite riders that have
Parrots & Sheep in the Barrel Patch
February 21, 2019
What do I mean Parrots & Sheep in the barrel pen? Don’t worry, you didn’t miss a viral video. Other than an Ed Wright
This ain’t no Salsa Dance, leave the “Fancy” moves on the dance floor
March 15, 2019
Are we bored with our setup? Are clinicians running out of content so they bring in something “new” or more complicated to try to add
Who is holding your measuring stick?
March 20, 2019
What measuring stick? What is this lady babbling about this week? Who even uses a measuring stick anymore? Is she talking about the ones people
Why chasing a “Win” isn’t going to help you Win anything
March 20, 2019
There are so many sayings with the word “Win” in relation to sports, but none of them really get down to the nitty gritty of
All we need is just a little Patience
May 9, 2019
In my head, when you read the title, you now have the same iconic Guns N Roses song in your head as I did when
What “Factually” Happened in Your Run?
July 16, 2019
How many days old were you when you thought you made up a new word “Factually” and then googled it and found it in the
She wrecked a lot of good horses in her day
May 14, 2020
She wrecked a lot of good horses in her day….. Although it wasn’t her fault. She tried. She tried every clinic she could afford to
Confidence.
May 15, 2020
Confidence – we all want it and it isn’t a “Fake it ’till you make it” kinda deal. The biggest confidence killer is when effort
Identity Crisis – “A Trainer”
November 21, 2020
The title “Barrel Horse Trainer” gets thrown around like confetti at a 1980’s wedding. SO many horse riders like the idea of being or identifying as a horse trainer, yet so few fit the bill.
Run Once Measure Twice – Saddle Fit
December 17, 2020
This is a replay of one of our free series – we encourage you to take our human & horse saddle fit course to find