Justin and Jordon Briggs' Barrel Clinic

Justin and Jordon Briggs' Barrel Clinic

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The "Justin and Jordon Briggs' Barrel Clinic" series on RIDE TV features 15 episodes that provide in-depth training and solutions for barrel racing. Jordon and Justin Briggs coach participants through various aspects of barrel racing, including riding young horses, training schedules, adding softness before speed, teaching correct barrel turns, and addressing specific issues like "sticky spots" and over-maturity in horses. The clinic covers a wide range of topics to help riders improve their skills and horse performance in barrel racing.

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Justin and Jordon Briggs' Barrel Clinic
  • Final Clinic Tuning Session Part 2

    Episode 1

    Don’t miss the final tuning sessions of the Briggs’ Barrel Clinic and take a look at how Justin and Jordon Briggs have helped their clinic attendees progress in their training.

  • Final Clinic Tuning Session Part 1

    Episode 2

    Don’t miss the final tuning sessions of the Briggs’ Barrel Clinic and take a look at how Justin and Jordon Briggs have helped their clinic attendees progress in their training.

  • Tuning Session: Justin Rides the Grey

    Episode 3

    Sometimes, shoulder movement and control takes a back seat when starting barrel horses. In this working session, Justin Briggs hops on this student's colt to demonstrate how he frees up horses' shoulders. Then, he builds on this concept to explain how he maintains forward motion while crossing ov...

  • Working Session: One-Handed and Collection

    Episode 4

    Yes, barrel racers should work the poles. In fact, poles can be a barrel racer's best friend! In this video, Justin Briggs shows us how to perfect working with one hand and how to gain collection with the help of some poles. Learn how Justin and Jordon Briggs use the poles in their training progr...

  • Working Session: Poles

    Episode 5

    The trainers at the Briggs clinic spent time learning how working the pole bending pattern and related drills can be used to help their barrel horses with collection, rate, focus and muscle building. Here, they work their horses in a laid-back session to apply what they've learned as Jordon Brigg...

  • Tuning: Behind-The-Barrel Drill

    Episode 6

    Is your horse "sticky" on the backside of the barrel? Help quicken your horse's feet up behind the barrel with Jordon Briggs’ behind-the-barrel drill.

  • Working Session: Jordon Works Bay Horse

    Episode 7

    Have you ever dreamed of having a World Champion tune on your young horse? Jordon Briggs straightens out this colt during the trainer's clinic in this laid-back working session to address his footwork, speed and control going into his first barrel. She emphasizes body control, a 'square,' shape a...

  • Tuning: Transitioning Turning Styles

    Episode 8

    Just because a barrel turn looks pretty at a slow pace doesn't necessarily mean it's the easiest on your horse or practical in high-speed setups. Jordon Briggs works with a rider at the trainer's clinic to change up the shape of her young horse's turn through proper positioning and foot placement...

  • Tuning: Learning to Adjust Spacing in the Turns

    Episode 9

    When is a horse too square in the turn? Jordon Briggs explains how to change up the approach to the turns to add bend and roundness to a horse and create a smooth, fluid turn.

  • Tuning: Finding Balance and Rate in the First Barrel

    Episode 10

    Jordon Briggs coaches clinic attendees on how to perfect their money barrel. Even if the horse is balanced on the second and third barrel, that doesn't necessarily mean he's balanced on the first barrel. Jordon demonstrates how counter-arcing can help balance a horse on the first barrel and help ...

  • Horse Swap: Bluey and an Overly Bendy Horse

    Episode 11

    Can a barrel horse have TOO much bend? Yes! When a horse is overly bent around the barrel instead of framed up, they’re likely diving in with their shoulders and swinging out their hip, which can lead to unbalanced turns, tipped barrels and lost time. Jordon Briggs shares her tips for troubleshoo...

  • Going Backwards and Making Circles the Right Way

    Episode 12

    Can you do circles the wrong way? Justin Briggs explains the correct way to control your horse's feet and how going backwards in training can help fix problems. In this unedited cut from the trainer's clinic, he demonstrates ways to build foot speed and install perfect fundamentals in your barrel...

  • Training a Barrel Horse on the Poles

    Episode 13

  • The Perfect Pole Bending Warm-Up

    Episode 14