Barrel Racing Bootcamp
Jordon Briggs, a seasoned barrel racer and 2021 World Champion, reflects on the highs and lows of her 2021 rodeo season while discussing her journey with her esteemed horse, Famous Lil Jet, affectionately known as "Rollo." She provides insights into her personal tack preferences and shares the workload division with her husband, Justin, in training young horses. Briggs emphasizes the importance of balance and collection in training, demonstrating her techniques for maintaining lightness without constant pressure. She delves into the nuances of approaching the first barrel confidently and demonstrates various exercises to address challenges at different points in the barrel pattern. Additionally, Briggs highlights the significance of hard work, trust in training, and the value of learning from both successes and failures in the sport. From teaching prospects body position from day one to addressing speed and collection, Briggs offers a comprehensive overview of her training methods, nutrition practices, and considerations for selecting barrel racing prospects.
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The 2021 Rodeo Season
Jordon Briggs talks about the ups and downs of her 2021 rodeo season.
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Tack Preferences
A rundown of her personal tack preferences with 2x National Finals Rodeo qualifier & 2021 World Champion Jordon Briggs.
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The Program at Briggs Performance Horses
Jordon Briggs talks about the pace of training young horses and how she and her husband, Justin, split up training duties.
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Teaching Balance
How training for balance and collection without constantly holding your horse together is key to keeping them light with Jordon Briggs.
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Correct Approach to the First Barrel
The importance of a solid, confident approach to the first barrel with Jordon Briggs.
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The Importance of Consistency on the Pattern
The importance of riding to each point of the turn in order to achieve a correct pattern demonstrated by Shali Lord.
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Second Barrel Troubleshooting
Several targeted exercises demonstrated and explained by Jordon Briggs that can solve problems at the second barrel.
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Breaking the Turn Down to a "D"
Jordon Briggs demonstrates how modifying the turn from a circle to a "D" shape helps Rollo if his shoulder drifts out from the turn.
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How Pole Bending Benefits Barrel Horses
Finding balance and forward motion by working barrel horses on the pole pattern with Jordon Briggs.
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How to be a Confident Competitor
Jordon Briggs discusses how the confidence to make great runs comes by doing the hard work and trusting your training.
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Schooling a Horse That's Lower in the Front End
Jordon Briggs demonstrates how she works a horse that is free-running but lower in the front end to get collection and rate.
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Pole Bending Drills
Two drills on the poles that help with warm-ups, collection, lead changes, and more with Jordon Briggs.
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Favorite Barrel Racing Bits
Jordon Briggs talks about several of her favorite bits that she runs and trains in and how each functions.
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Equine Nutrition and Veterinary Care
Jordon Briggs takes a simple but highly effective approach to equine nutrition, conditioning, and routine veterinary care for her horses.
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Selecting Barrel Racing Prospects
What key conformation and pedigree points to consider when selecting a barrel racing prospect.
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The Winning Mentality
Jordon Briggs talks about futurities versus rodeos and how learning from the bad runs provides perfect motivation to avoid repeating mistakes.
