The Beginner's Circle
"The Beginner's Circle" is a curated playlist on Ride TV designed specifically for individuals new to the world of barrel racing and horsemanship. This series aims to provide a comprehensive introduction to essential skills and knowledge necessary for beginners to start their journey with horses confidently. The playlist covers a range of topics including basic riding techniques, horse care and grooming, understanding horse behavior, and safety protocols around horses. Each video within "The Beginner's Circle" offers clear, step-by-step instructions and practical tips, making it accessible and informative for those eager to learn about horses and riding for the first time.
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Pattern Basics with Kelly Yates
Kelly Yates talks more about saddle fit, pad thickness and shows the stirrup hobble on a barrel racing saddle.
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Walking the Pattern on Horseback Group 1
In part one of this video, Jane Melby has her clinic students walk the barrel pattern while they're horseback.
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Walking the Pattern on Horseback Group 2
In part two, Jane has the second set of her students walk through the barrel pattern on horseback.
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Barrel Racing Body Position
Jane Melby goes over barrel racing body position and where your body should be when you're running a barrel pattern.
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Walking the Pattern to the Left
Jane Melby works with her students that go to the left barrel first and has them walk through the pattern so they can find their path.
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Walking the Third Barrel on Foot
Jane has her students walk the third and final barrel on foot so that they know their path.
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Knuckles Flat and Toes Down Around the Barrel
Jane Melby explains why she likes her riders to have their knuckles flat and their toes down when they go around the barrel and how it'll help you get in the correct position.
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Walking the First Barrel on Foot
Jane Melby has her students walk the barrel pattern on foot before trying it out on their horses so that they can learn the path they need to take.
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Walking the Second Barrel on Foot
After having her students walk through the first barrel, Jane has them head to the second barrel so they can get a feel for the approach they need.
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Approaching The First Barrel
Jane Melby goes over the steps of how to approach the first barrel in a barrel pattern.
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Barrel Racing Bits
Learn about different barrel racing bits and what Jane Melby likes to use with her barrel horses.
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The Beginner Barrel Racer: Pole Drill and Confidence
Ryann Pedone sets up her poles around all three barrels and explains how this drill can help advanced or green riders with their spacing, footwork and timing around the turns. She brings on her real-life student, Perry, and the women talk through things that can help beginners level up: confidenc...
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Teaching the Correct Barrel Turn From Start to Finish
Jordon and Justin set students up at their clinic on their first drill that involves teaching a basic barrel turn in the most correct manner. They discuss various points about collection, feet placement and break down how they want horses to feel the complete way through the turn.
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The Beginner Barrel Racer: The Four Barrel Drill
A green barrel racing student, Perry, works with Ryann Pedone on a drill that has helped her master her timing, seat and hand position and more as she gets with her new barrel horse. Perry and Ryann talk through different aspects of riding that this drill can help beginners safely get repetitions...
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The Corkscrew Drill for Barrel Horses
How to get your horses listening with Amy Jo Reisdorfer's corkscrew drill.
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Polo Wraps - Proper Application
Amy Jo Reisdorfer demonstrates how to correctly apply polo wraps to your horse's legs.
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Washing and Rolling Polo Wraps
Amy Jo Reisdorfer explains how to correctly care for your polo wraps.
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Saddle Fit and Pad Preferences for Barrel Horses
Amy Jo Reisdorfer talks about finding a saddle that fits the way you ride and your horse, as well as using a pad that complements your saddle well.
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Square Drill to Keep Horses from Anticpating the Turn
Amy Jo Reisdorfer breaks down a simple square turn drill to correct horses that overanticipate the turn and get out of position.
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Gain Softness through Correct Riding Habits
Amy Jo Reisdorfer demonstrates how her futurity prospect should stay soft, break at the poll and stop.
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Proper Approach to Each Barrel
Amy Jo Reisdorfer talks about taking the correct approach to each turn and works her rodeo horse through at a slow lope and walk-through to demonstrate.
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Fundamentals for Softness
What Amy Jo Reisdorfer looks for in a prospect after their first 60 days at the colt starters.
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The Benefits of Pole Bending for Barrel Horses
How working your barrel horse on the poles can help them learn to keep their feet underneath them and work more efficiently.
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Weekday Conditioning for a Finished Barrel Horse
Amy Jo Reisdorfer walks through the weekday work and conditioning schedule for her rodeo horses.