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
  • The Single-Barrel Drill on a 3-year-old

    Episode 1

    Justin Briggs shows how he correlates shoulder and hip position to achieve body control before Jordon Briggs takes their prospects to the barrel pattern.

  • The One Barrel Drill on a 4-year-old

    Episode 2

    The onehanded, singlebarrel drill on a 4yearold A Streak Of Fling gelding demonstrated by horseman and team roper Justin Briggs.

  • Working the Pattern and Cruising Through on a 4YearOld

    Episode 3

    WPRA World Champion Jordon Briggs works her 4yearold Epic Leader through the pattern then cruises him through to show how her drills are paying off.

  • OffPattern Work to Keep Barrel Horses Sharp

    Episode 4

    While working the barrel pattern can help you and your horse, the repetition can make his mind dull. Shali Lord demonstrates how to keep barrel horses sharp and listening with offpattern work.

  • Teaching Balance

    Episode 5

    How training for balance and collection without constantly holding your horse together is key to keeping them light with Jordon Briggs. 

  • Leads & Changing Arcs on a 3-Year-Old Goodbye Lane

    Episode 6

    Professional horseman Justin Briggs shows how he gets a prospect soft and responsive loping circles without holding the horse together.

  • Aprroaching and Rating the First Barrel

    Episode 7

    A look at different types of tiedowns and the circumstances in which you might consider using one with Kelly Yates.

  • Correct vs. Incorrect First Barrel Position

    Episode 8

    Cheyenne Wimberley demonstrates how steering position with her hands, rate point and correct repetition create a correct first barrel.

  • Speeding the Feet Up vs. Slowing Them Down

    Episode 9

    Riding ratey versus free-running colts is a balancing act and Carley Cervi demonstrates how she takes a different approach to training opposite styles.

  • Second Barrel Troubleshooting

    Episode 10

    Several targeted exercises demonstrated and explained by Jordon Briggs that can solve problems at the second barrel.

  • 3-Year-Old Goodbye Lane's Second Day on the Barrels

    Episode 11

    World Champion Barrel Racer Jordon Briggs works her 3yearold Goodbye Lane futurity hopeful and demonstrates how she approaches the early trips through the barrel pattern.

  • The Importance of Consistency on the Pattern

    Episode 12

    Jordon Briggs demonstrates her approach to barrel pattern work, including leads, rate points and body position.

  • Correct Approach to the First Barrel

    Episode 13

    The importance of a solid, confident approach to the first barrel with Jordon Briggs. 

  • The Importance of Relaxing at the Withers

    Episode 14

    This might be a train wreck, but just trust me. Jordon works with a trainer and her 4-year-old who lack confidence. Jordon explains how she rides one-handed during drills and why she does it. She also shares what it means when a horse relaxes at the poll during athletic work.

  • How Pole Bending Benefits Barrel Horses

    Episode 15

    Finding balance and forward motion by working barrel horses on the pole pattern with Jordon Briggs. 

  • The Benefits of Pole Bending for Barrel Horses

    Episode 16

    How working your barrel horse on the poles can help them learn to keep their feet underneath them and work more efficiently.

  • Working a Horse That's Learning the Barrel Pattern

    Episode 17

    Jordon rides one of her young horses that is just learning the pattern and demonstrates how she trots through the pattern with her focus on his weak points. This particular horse tends to fold around the barrel and not get his hip underneath himself in the barrel turn, so she works on fixing that...

  • Tuning: The "Sticky" Spot

    Episode 18

    Jordon works with a student whose horse has an attitude about a part of his run, which she calls the "sticky spot." Learn how Briggs recommends fixing this problem and working with a horse that can catch an attitude during tuning.

  • Working the 3YearOld Blazin Jet Olena

    Episode 19

    WPRA World Champion Jordon Briggs works a shorter bodied 3yearold that is struggling to stay balanced and shows how she helps develop his turns through correct body position.

  • Jordon's Warmup Drill for her High Powered 4-Year-Old

    Episode 20

    World Champion Barrel Racer Jordon Briggs works her 4-year-old Epic Leader futurity colt and demonstrates how she gets his brain engaged before going to the barrels.

  • Teaching Rate and Speed Transitions

    Episode 21

    Justin breaks down how he teaches a green horse with a naturally free style how to rate at the most basic level. He discusses how teaching transitions at a fast pace can be beneficial for both horses who tend to by "sticky," and horses that are naturally free. Justin also shares how to warm young...

  • Pole Bending Drills

    Episode 22

    Two drills on the poles that help with warm-ups, collection, lead changes, and more with Jordon Briggs.