Futurity trainer Andre Coelho talks about the bits he prefers to use for training and competition and why he prefers them.

Feed and nutrition for futurity horses with Andre Coelho, head trainer at Smoke Creek Quarter Horses.

Professional barrel horse trainer Andre Coelho talks about his path to becoming a trainer and moving to the United States to pursue his goals.

Professional barrel horse trainer Andre Coelho talks about work ethic and what horses mean to him.

Andre Coehlo explains the main differences between barrel racing in Brazil and in the United States.

Andre Coehlo demonstrates his 2-year-old warm-up routine and how he instills softness and confidence in his colts.

Andre Coelho demonstrates a three-barrel drill he uses to train 2-year-olds to place their feet, soften and shape through the turn.

The three-barrel drill on a greener 2-year-old demonstrated by Andre Coelho.

Using a 4-year-old to demonstrate, Andre Coelho explains correct position on the barrel pattern.

Andre Coelho explains his methods for hauling young horses and adding speed.

Andre Coelho explains how developing correct body position as a rider will help your barrel horse turn and accelerate.

Andre Coelho uses a drill to soften the horse's ribcage in dry work that carries over to achieve a quicker turn and greater responsiveness on the pattern.

A few common problems Andre Coelho observes and what barrel racers can do to avoid them.

Andre Coelho demonstrates an exercise that helps reinforce rate and turn for a horse that starts blowing by the barrels.

Andre Coelho discusses the importance of respecting each horse's individual style and how horsemen and horsewomen can never quit learning.

Smoke Creek Quarter Horses' Bill Kennedy and Andre Coelho talk about magic crosses and mare power.

Bill Kennedy and Andre Coehlo talk about how variety in the training program at Smoke Creek Quarter Horses helps produce well-rounded barrel horses.

Drawing top of the ground versus the bottom and how to adjust your expectations.

Putting together all the right building blocks to create a successful barrel horse at Smoke Creek Quarter Horses.

Bill Kennedy and Andre Coelho recount a few of Smoke Creek's proudest achievements.

Hauling and acclimating horses to new climates, the importance of the draw and how every day is an opportunity to learn and improve.

Andre Coelho demonstrates how he works occasionally using draw reins in order to promote collection through the turns.

Family time and opportunities to learn even in the down time with Andre Coelho.

Andre Coelho talks about how the best advice he's received about horsemanship has impacted his training career.