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Horse Speed Events

Barrel Racing Troubleshooter

You’re in the alley ready for your barrel run, and your horse is just as excited as you are. But…

10 years ago


Barrel Racing Quick Tips

  Here are more tips to improve your runs, from champion barrel racer Lindsay Sears. For the horse that always…

10 years ago

In Barrel Racing, Helmets are Still the Exception, Not the Rule

Did you hear that the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) would be requiring helmets for barrel racers under age 18?…

10 years ago

Featured Video: Barrel Racing Helmet Cam

You have a need for speed, but your horse is more interested in moving through life at a leisurely lope.…

11 years ago

A Weekly Barrel Racing Workout is in the Can

Barrel racers know that overpracticing the pattern can sour a speed horse. But what do the pros do during the…

13 years ago

Western Saddle Fit Problems Revealed in Recent Study

An ill-fitting saddle can cause training and behavior problems as well as unsoundness in the horse's back. While many riders…

14 years ago

Controlling the Barrel Horse

Barrel horses have earned the reputation of being a high-strung group of out-of-control animals. In reality, most are good-natured, willing…

15 years ago

Seven Habits of Highly Effective Barrel Racers

  The speed of barrel racing makes it exciting for competitors and observers alike. Every second counts, and even the…

15 years ago

Are Spurs for You?

In every western riding discipline, from western pleasure and roping to cutting, reining and working cow horse events, spurs can be found…

15 years ago

The Point of Spurs

Spurs come in a variety of types and styles. How mild or severe they are depends on the type of…

15 years ago