Inch Barrel Racing
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New American Saddlery Brand 14 inch Barrel Racer Racing $695.95 |
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Sherry Cervi 14-inch Martin barrel racing saddle $1,850.00 |
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New Tex Tan Barrel Racer Racing Saddle 15 inch Star Racer Butterfly Skirts $1,499.99 |
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13 INCH BARREL RACING SADDLE WITH NICKEL SPOTS $349.99 |
My trainer put my horse into a twisted wire barrel racing gag bit. She seems to go great in it but I am not?
real happy about it. I thought we might keep her in it for just a short whilel and then put her back into her full cheek french link snaffle (which is the bit I prefer). Any way I went out to buy the gag bit by myself and ordered it on line and I'm not sure but the bit looks thinner. I measured it and it measures 1 inch round. It is a dog bone. Is one inch the regular size do you know if that is correct? I've called my trainer and am having trouble getting a hold of her. Could you help me? Thanks.
That sucks 
I'm pretty sure that is a standard size, I've never measured my bits but it sounds right. When you do get ahold of your trainer maybe she will bring the other bit out so you can do a comparison?
It could be made of a different material than hers and just feels lighter? I'm just guessing here. Maybe you could try it on her anyways and see if she likes it. A lot of horses do just fine in a lighter bit.
I hope the bit winds up working for you or I'm going to feel so guilty since I gave you the link for it
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New American Saddlery Brand 14 inch Barrel Racer Racing $695.95 |
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Sherry Cervi 14-inch Martin barrel racing saddle $1,850.00 |
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New Tex Tan Barrel Racer Racing Saddle 15 inch Star Racer Butterfly Skirts $1,499.99 |
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13 INCH BARREL RACING SADDLE WITH NICKEL SPOTS $349.99 |
1978 f150 "The Beast" Purple Hornie Stacks
Footing for arena? adding quarry dust to sand ok? anyone used quarry dust footing for their arena?
Hi, i have had my arena for about 7 years in which time it has been awesome! its 3/4 stone followed by quarry dust with (originally) 4 inches of river sand on top. now, though, i only have 1.5-2 inches of sand left and its getting awefully hard so i need to add some more footing.
my problem is river sand is very pricey for me to afford right now, so i'm looking at quarry dust as an alternative to add ontop of my existing sand to get my footing back up to 4 inches. '
So if i add quarry dust, is that going to destroy my arena? does it harden like concrete in the sun? how about drainage? and is it slippery? i barrel race so that would be a HUGE problem...anyone used it for their arenas? let me know your opinions/thoughts...thanks!!
No it will harden. I think the best thing to use is sand. Its expensive but it lasts a long time and it is great, because when its wet it drains properly. I think if you call owners of beach's the might give you a good deal on beach sand. But it might have to many rocks in it. Go for sand, never dust.
DO NOT EVER lean in toward the barrel!!! Who told you to do that!? That is WRONG, WRONG WRONG.
You need to not pull straight out on your reins. In that video you pull the reins toward the barrel, which is not good.
Sit straight in the saddle, use your legs to urge the horse. When you approach the barrel, sit deep in the saddle.
Squeeze with your inside leg to get the horse to bend, while applying pressure with your outside leg to get the horse to turn and keep moving.
As you begin to turn around the barrel, pull the reins IN, toward you. You dont need to pull them hard though, as that horse is clearly not headstrong. What I mean by pull them in is move your arm toward your stomach. This will send the pressure right to the bit and your horse's neck will bend toward the barrel.
***Never lean in toward the barrel, EVER. In barrel racing you must keep the horse from turning too sharp and dropping its shoulder, causing it to potentially fall down. Leaning in toward the barrel will aid in throwing it off balance. Unless you want serious injury to occur, never lean to the barrel.
Also if you want more speed, practice more and more. Kick or squeeze to get the horse moving, and give the horse more rein between barrels and coming down the home stretch.
Comment by Jaimie(; — October 9, 2011 @ 10:36 am