How to Win with Hailey Kinsel
Hailey Kinsel, 4X World Champion barrel racer, provides invaluable insights into her training methods and approaches to working with different horses in her program. From her 2016 mare TR Judges Roll to the 3-year-old Libby, Kinsel emphasizes the importance of tailoring her training to suit each horse's individual style and needs, ensuring they have the best chance to learn and excel. With a deep understanding of rein usage, Kinsel discusses the nuances of riding one-handed versus two-handed and shares her strategies for maintaining balance and confidence in her mounts. Additionally, she offers guidance on selecting prospects, managing business models, and addressing rider weaknesses on the barrel pattern. Through demonstrations and explanations, Kinsel also delves into the proper fit of equipment, including saddles, girths, and boots, highlighting the significance of safety and comfort for both horse and rider.
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Hailey Kinsel Works TR Judges Doll "Reese"
Hailey Kinsel works TR Judges Roll or "Reese," her 2016 mare by Judge Cash out of TR Dashing Badger x Mr Illuminator. Kinsel explains the basic points she trains in young horses for the perfect pattern, and how she adjusts her training program for each horse in her training program. She also shar...
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Training Session on Sister's 3-Year-Old Sister, "Libby"
Hailey Kinsel works through a full training session on "Libby," the 3yearold full sister to DM Sissy Hayday, "Sister." Kinsel explains how she trains to compliment the mare's individual style and how she gives her the best chance to learn.
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Rein Length and How it Affects Different Horses
Hailey Kinsel knows how to adapt to different horses thanks to a firm understanding of how she needs her reins to help her out. She talks through how she uses her inside and outside rein, and what things she switches up with rein length and more between horses, along with what she keeps the same ...
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Using the Horn Correctly
It's the great debate: Should barrel racers ride twohanded, or onehanded? Hailey Kinsel explains why there's a time for both styles and also shares how she utilizes her horn properly and why.
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Picking the Right Prospect
Hailey Kinsel explains what types of traits she looks for in a prospect. She also offers insight into why her business model with her mother, Leslie, fits their programs and gives tips into what to do with a horse that may not be the best fit for your goals.
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What's Your Weak Side?
Most riders have a side that is more dominant. Hailey Kinsel talks through some common issues on the barrel pattern that can be the result of the rider having a weakness on the right or left side and how to fix the problem.
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Full Practice Session on DH Jess Stellar "Jules"
Hailey Kinsel works DH Jess Stellar, or "Jules," the 2013 palomino mare Kinsel won the 2022 Women's Rodeo World Championship aboard and used on the ProRodeo trail in 2022. Jules is by Mighty Jess and out of PC Frosted Stellar, by Sun Frost, was raised and is owned by Hodges Farms, and had a succe...
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Winning Details: Saddle, Pad and Girth Fit
Hailey Kinsel breaks down her ideal saddle, girth and saddle pad fit in this video to keep your horse and yourself safe when competing or riding at home.
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Winning Details: Sport Boot and Overreach Boot Fit
Hailey Kinsel explains the proper way to fit sport boots and bell boots on your horse.
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Winning Details: Tighten Your Girth
Hailey Kinsel demonstrates how she puts a bridle on and how she tightens her girth before a ride.
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Hailey Kinsel Works 3-Year-Old "Nellie"
Hailey Kinsel works a 3-year-old who has just started loping the barrel pattern. She explains how she places the horse at each turn and trains the correct form into the naturally bendy horse.
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Hanging out with DM Sissy Hayday
Hailey Kinsel's "Sister," is one of the most beloved horses in the barrel racing community. Get to know Sister and listen as Kinsel answers some of member's most burning questions about the palomino mare and her own career.
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Short Take: Hailey Kinsel Shares Her Mares' Personality Types
In this short take, world champion barrel racer shares the personality types of the four mares she used on the ProRodeo trail in 2022: Sister, Jules, Valentina and Reese.
