Adjusting the bit in your horse's mouth plays a key role in how the bit will function. Troy explains how he likes to see his bits placed in horse's mouths and the reasoning behind it.

You will be utilizing various pressure points in your horse's mouth depending on the type of bit you use and how it's adjusted. Listen as Troy explains the pressure points and how bits are made to communicate using them.

Bit functionality is important, but understanding how to use tools like chin straps will help you to better use the bit you've selected. Chain chin straps are common in barrel racing, but are they what you should be using?

Is a big, scary bit actually more severe than a smooth Oring? Troy explains why bit severity actually depends on the rider.

Troy Flaharty breaks down his bits and simplifies the functionality of the cheek pieces. With varying weights, lengths, and sizes, Troy explains the scenarios when you might use each.

How draw reins function and are incorporated by Shali Lord to keep her horses light and responsive.

Shali Lord's prefered protective leg gear.

A rundown of Shali Lord's personal tack preferences.

Shali Lord talks about several of the favorite bits.

Shali Lord shows us a few of her favorite bits for barrel racing.

Kelly Yates talks about her preferred rein length and a couple of gimmicks she uses to keep her reins from flipping over the horse's neck during a run.

Kelly Yates demonstrates the proper and improper application of splint boots.

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

Kelly Yates talks more about saddle fit, pad thickness and shows the stirrup hobble on a barrel racing saddle.

Kelly Yates shows us a few of her favoriate competition bits and discusses how each one works to suit different styles of horses.

Kelly Yates discusses her bit progression when starting barrel racing prospects and how she advances from the ring snaffle to shank bits with added leverage.

Shali Lord shares her favorite tack and gear for barrel racing. Learn about tack adjustments and why Shali uses what she does when she competes.

Justin Briggs shares his thoughts on how riders should adjust when using a mechanical hackamore and how this tool is designed to function.

Justin Briggs talks about the style of snaffle bits that have produced the best results for his program.

Justin Briggs discusses how he progresses from riding colts in a halter through to the snaffle and curb bits, as well as discussing the bits he uses when heading and heeling on Rollo.

Horseman Justin Briggs shows the typical progression of his program as he introduces a 3yearold Mr Cinnamon Roll x Dash Ta Fame to the curb bit.

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 ...

Saddle preferences and how her body type and riding style factor into saddle selection for 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.