NFR qualifier Carley Cervi makes sure her horses know when she's proud of the way they work and demonstrates what that looks like in a cruise-through session at the ranch.

NFR qualifier Carley Cervi shows where in the turn she prefers to shape the shoulder, which is an approach that eliminates the issue of shouldering.

Working her 4-year-old futurity prospect NFR qualifier Carley Cervi demonstrates how she keeps softness and respect through the pattern on a hotter type of horse.

Carley Cervi demonstrates the expectations she has when teaching her young horses how to rate the turns.

NFR qualifier Carley Cervi demonstrates her approach to first barrel and how she allows more room on the backside of the turn and why.

Carley Cervi outlines the foundation she has in place on her barrel racing prospects before tackling the pattern.

Riding her 4-year-old futurity hopeful, NFR qualifier and futurity horse trainer Carley Cervi demonstrates how she adds speed using her pole drill.

NFR qualifier and futurity horse trainer Carley Cervi demonstrates a drill to train her horses to move in and out off the circle in response to subtle cues.

Carley Cervi goes through her preferred saddles, protective leg gear and saddle pads and talks about the reasons behind her gear selection.

NFR qualifier Carley Cervi makes sure her horses stay sound under the demands of barrel racing by working with veterinarians and talks about when chiropractic cares factors in to her program.

NFR qualifier Carley Cervi explains how she takes a thorough approach to caring for her barrel racing horses as athletes.

Carley Cervi outlines how she utilizes her cornerstone training pillars of consistency, respect, pressure and release.

NFR qualifier Carley Cervi talks about how she works through the futurity process and into the rodeo ranks since that is her ultimate goal with her prospects.

Meshing with your horse's personality helps form a winning bond and build their confidence to perform.

Amy Jo Reisdorfer walks through the weekday work and conditioning schedule for her rodeo horses.

Amy Jo Reisdorfer demonstrates riding the correct position through each turn on the barrel pattern at a lope.

How to get your horses listening with Amy Jo Reisdorfer's corkscrew drill.

Introducing a prospect to the barrel pattern.

Amy Jo Reisdorfer demonstrates how her futurity prospect should stay soft, break at the poll and stop.

A look at various equine supplements that can help your barrel horse cope with the stress of hauling and competing.

About Amy Jo Reisdorfer

Horses often ride better in one direction than another so be conscious of adequately warming up the "weaker" side.

Amy Jo Reisdorfer explains the steps she takes to warm up right, either at-home or at an event.

Work closely with your veterinarian to keep your barrel horse firing on all cylinders.