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November 7, 2023
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Training Tip Tuesday – Posting the Correct Diagonal

In this little clip of a July 2022 ride on Doodlebug, I walk you through a few things I like to do on each ride with my horses: Posting the Diagonal, separating the hinds from the fronts which helps the horse learn to tip their weight back and why this helps your horse (and you)

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November 7, 2023
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Essential Drills for Barrel Racers

It’s not a secret that I don’t, as a rule, drill my horses. I simply ride them. That’s not to say I don’t do things to help them get better. I certainly do, but I don’t approach a day with a mindset of -“here’s my agenda, we’re doing these drills today!” – because undoubtedly the

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October 30, 2023
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Training Tip Tuesday – Backing Straight

One way to tell if your horse is balanced and correct to both sides is through backing them up. And while I do love to back me some circles, backing up straight is just as important. In this short video, I talk you through how to tell if your horse is tipped one direction or

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October 26, 2023
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Barrel Pattern Work – FOR US!

I’ve often said that barrel pattern work really isn’t as much for the horse as it is for us. It’s for us to gain consistency in where we want their body, how we want them to turn, and more. Basically it’s drilling us for the consistency we desire in them; that’s the real goal. In

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October 25, 2023
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A Ride on Cosmo

In this ride with Cosmo, I talk about so many things essential to good horsemanship, helping a horse with alley troubles, and so much more. You will want to watch this 40 minute ride. I promise. There are so many nuggets of info here!

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September 5, 2023
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Lincoln, NE Clinic Recap

Your clinic was so organized and I learned so much and enjoyed every moment of it! I would absolutely love to ride with you. In fact, it would be a dream to continue to learn from you. - Ella G -

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August 17, 2023
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Four Days on Bully – A Series

I was given the opportunity to ride Bully for four glorious days. Four days of quality can do a lot to help a horse. Day one was NOT filmed, but in day two, I talk you through what we did work on. I wish now, I’d filmed day 1, but my phone was dead, and

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July 18, 2023
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Training Tip Tuesday: The First Barrel

The First Barrel The first barrel in barrel racing, often referred to as the MONEY barrel, plays a pivotal role in determining the success and speed of your run. This barrel sets the foundation for a quick time on the clock or, conversely, it can lead to a less favorable outcome. By mastering your approach

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July 7, 2023
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Groundwork With Presley

Groundwork is the most important part of starting a colt. Starting a colt under saddle is really about preparing the horse for what’s to come. It’s about helping them realize that they can move their feet, and be thoughtful as opposed to reactive. This is a quick clip of a groundwork video that I took

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March 8, 2023
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If at first…

Once in a while I find myself being interviewed by a journalist. They must believe that I have something worthwhile to share with the world. I of course, would like to believe this is true! But, I’m not the one with my name currently in lights. I am however, in the trenches – grinding it

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March 7, 2023
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Training Tip Tuesday – Don’t Obsess

It’s a common thing to do in training your horse – obsess about the things that aren’t working. But I’m here to tell you, there’s no need to do that. Training horses isn’t linear, like many clinicians would lead you to believe. It’s really more like a circle. It’s not always an “if then” statement.

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