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 over the horses' front feet and staying balanced on the hind end.
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Working Session: One-Handed and Colle...
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...
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Working Session: Poles
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...
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Tuning: Behind-The-Barrel Drill
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.
