Futurity Prep: Turning Prospects into Champions

Futurity Prep: Turning Prospects into Champions

4 Seasons

Join Jordon Briggs, Kelly Yates, Ivy Saebens, Amy Jo Reisdorfer, and more as they share their expertise on crucial aspects of barrel racing success and how to prepare for this upcoming futurity season. Discover the art of tuning young horses, as these seasoned trainers reveal their time-tested techniques for laying a solid foundation. Dive into the realm of barrel racing gear, where you'll gain valuable knowledge about the equipment that can make all the difference in your performance. Hit the road with confidence as these experts divulge their tips for hauling horses safely and efficiently. Plus, learn how to cultivate the mental fortitude needed to excel in this demanding sport.

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Futurity Prep: Turning Prospects into Champions
  • Introducing "Bluey" by A Streak Of Fling

    Episode 1

    In this video, Jordon Briggs reintroduces Bluey, a gelding sired by A Streak Of Fling, who viewers might remember seeing Justin rope on last year. Bluey has become a cool barrel and pole horse and served as Jordon’s backup pro rodeo mount at the time. Watch as she demonstrates a favorite drill th...

  • Pre-Futurity Training Session on HP Point of Entry

    Episode 2

    Ryann Pedone works HP Point of Entry in this video, a brother to her great mare, HP Feel The Fame. She talks through some of the things that a rider can expect when training a stallion, getting familiar with horses with similar bloodlines and what a light training session looks like just before h...

  • The Process of Exhibitioning 3-Year-Olds

    Episode 3

    From first introducing his colts to competition environments, Andre Coelho talks about the stairstep process of gradually adding speed in exhibitions.

  • Don't Pull the Outside Rein

    Episode 4

    How overdoing it with the outside rein in a run or in training will backfire on you with Andre Coelho.

  • Using Draw Reins for Collection in the Turn

    Episode 5

    Andre Coelho demonstrates how he works occasionally using draw reins in order to promote collection through the turns.

  • The Importance of a Solid Foundation

    Episode 6

    Putting together all the right building blocks to create a successful barrel horse at Smoke Creek Quarter Horses.

  • Respecting Each Horse's Style

    Episode 7

    Andre Coelho discusses the importance of respecting each horse's individual style and how horsemen and horsewomen can never quit learning.

  • Resolving a Lack of Rate

    Episode 8

    Andre Coelho demonstrates an exercise that helps reinforce rate and turn for a horse that starts blowing by the barrels.

  • Andre Coelho's 2-Year-Old Warm-Up

    Episode 9

    Andre Coehlo demonstrates his 2-year-old warm-up routine and how he instills softness and confidence in his colts.

  • Green 2-year-Olds With Andre Coelho

    Episode 10

    The three-barrel drill on a greener 2-year-old demonstrated by Andre Coelho.

  • Pattern Basics with Kelly Yates

    Episode 11

    Kelly Yates talks more about saddle fit, pad thickness and shows the stirrup hobble on a barrel racing saddle.

  • The Necessary Fundamentals

    Episode 12

    Correct fundamentals and proper body position before going to the pattern with Andre Coelho.

  • Soften Your Barrel Horse in Both Directions

    Episode 13

    Horses often ride better in one direction than another so be conscious of adequately warming up the "weaker" side.

  • Keep Your Barrel Horse from Blowing Out of the Turn

    Episode 14

    Amy Jo Reisdorfer demonstrates a simple drill to reinforce finishing the turns strong and snappy.

  • Lateral and Vertical Softness

    Episode 15

    Leading barrel horse trainer Sharin Hall discusses her futurity timeline and how she trains for lateral and vertical flexion by using leg pressure, rein pressure and different bits.

  • Fundamentals for Softness

    Episode 16

    What Amy Jo Reisdorfer looks for in a prospect after their first 60 days at the colt starters.

  • Patterning a Barrel Racing Prospect

    Episode 17

    Introducing a prospect to the barrel pattern.

  • Starting a Horse on the Barrel Pattern

    Episode 18

    After you've mastered the critical skills your horse should know before being started on the barrel pattern, you can move onto patterning your horse. Shali Lord shares how she patterns her horses and eventually adds speed.

  • Loping a Perfect Barrel Pattern

    Episode 19

    Amy Jo Reisdorfer demonstrates riding the correct position through each turn on the barrel pattern at a lope.

  • Square Drill to Keep Horses from Anticpating the Turn

    Episode 20

    Amy Jo Reisdorfer breaks down a simple square turn drill to correct horses that overanticipate the turn and get out of position.

  • The Importance of Leads in Barrel Racing

    Episode 21

    Cuing with your legs and seat to catch the correct lead and how being in the correct lead helps horses prepare for the turn.

  • Gain Softness through Correct Riding Habits

    Episode 22

    Amy Jo Reisdorfer demonstrates how her futurity prospect should stay soft, break at the poll and stop.

  • Proper Approach to Each Barrel

    Episode 23

    Amy Jo Reisdorfer talks about taking the correct approach to each turn and works her rodeo horse through at a slow lope and walk-through to demonstrate.

  • The Corkscrew Drill for Barrel Horses

    Episode 24

    How to get your horses listening with Amy Jo Reisdorfer's corkscrew drill.