Picking a spot on the ground, neck reining and opening up the turn are a few things NFR qualifier Ivy Saebens does consistently in order to instill the perfect pattern in practice and in competition.

Saddle preferences and how her body type and riding style factor into saddle selection for NFR qualifier Ivy Saebens.

How to remedy a horse that's turning in front of the second barrel by emphasizing proper position leaving the first with NFR qualifier Ivy Saebens.

NFR qualifier Ivy Saebens demonstrates how she keeps her body in rhythm with her riding when working Reba.

How NFR qualifier Ivy Saebens uses the counterarc manuever to discourage horses from bowing out of the turn.

NFR qualifier Ivy Saebens works "Reba," a 6yearold daughter of JLo by A Streak Of Fling, and demonstrates the muscle memory and body control she focuses on and explains why.

NFR qualifier Ivy Saebens discusses her strategy for getting into rodeo arenas to prepare, the importance of visualization and why it's so important to keep her rodeo horses responsive.

Free up the shoulders by pushing the hind end up with NFR qualifier Ivy Saebens.

NFR qualifier Ivy Saebens talks about the spurs she prefers to use, as well as when and why she thinks spurs are a valuable tool.

Ivy Saebens' threebarrel drill helps prevent horses from overanticipating and encourages them to stay open to the turn.

NFR qualifier Ivy Saebens demonstrates how she imagines the spots she needs to ride to and how her eyes and her body position carry her through to each check point through the turn.

Ivy Saebens demonstrates how she makes contact with the the bit before the backside of the turn and explains why this habit has been a key to her success riding a wide variety of horses.

Ivy Saebens talks about how she's learned from her NFRqualifying husband Billie Jack Saebens to develop more effective leg cues, as well as how she expects her horses to respond to the cues from her hands, feet and seat.

NFR qualifier Ivy Saebens has a few emergency moves she prepares her horses to respond to before encountering the added pressure of competition that come to her aid in the heat of battle.

NFR qualifier Ivy Saebens demonstrates her typical warmup routine with "Ears" and how she makes every attempt to avoid loping "dead circles" by riding with intention every time.

NFR qualifier Ivy Saebens walks us through her tack room and talks about the bits that fit her hands the best and why, as well as which ones she uses to help JLo stay sharp and compete optimally.