Coaching Champions: Martha Wright Mentors Jordon Briggs
Master the art of training young barrel horses with legendary coach Martha Wright and World Champion Jordon Briggs in this exclusive Ride TV playlist. Watch as Martha works one-on-one with Jordon to tackle foundation fixes, refine one-handed control, and guide 3-, 4-, and 5-year-old colts through every stage of development. Whether you’re starting colts from the ground up or fine-tuning a finished horse’s barrel pattern, you’ll get real-time problem-solving strategies straight from two of the sport’s most respected horsewomen. Learn step-by-step exercises for building responsive, confident, and competition-ready horses while avoiding the pitfalls that can hold a prospect back.
From foundation work to pattern precision, this series delivers actionable training insights you can apply in your own program to create a horse that’s not only fast—but also balanced, collected, and ready to win.
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How Martha Wright Helped Me Find My Way Back with Jordon Briggs
In this heartfelt reflection, Jordon Briggs opens up about the impact of working with her longtime hero, Martha Wright. From admiring her horses in high school to finally getting the chance to ride with her during a season of personal struggle, this story is about more than horsemanship—it’s abou...
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Where It All Started: Martha Wright’s Story
In this candid interview, Martha Wright shares how she got her start in barrel racing—from learning to train horses off the track to raising her own. These early experiences shaped the practical, feel-based philosophy she brings to the arena today.
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Figure 8 Drill with Martha Wright
Martha Wright demonstrates the Figure 8 drill, a key exercise to help quicken a horse’s feet and sharpen their turns around the barrel. She explains how and when to apply this drill to keep your horse responsive and efficient in the pattern.
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When Does Martha Start Going One-Handed?
Martha Wright answers one of the most common questions in barrel racing: “When should you start going one-handed on a young barrel horse?” She explains the key signs your horse is ready—and why timing matters.
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4-Year-Old "Born Ta Be Famous" Ride Session
In this session, Jordon Briggs works with an overworking 4-year-old and focuses on helping the horse relax and stay mentally collected. With guidance from Martha Wright, Jordon applies previous lessons and uses cones around the barrels to reinforce correct positioning. Together, they work through...
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Where To Set Your Cones Around The Barrels
In this video, Martha Wright explains the ideal placement of cones around your barrels to help guide your horse’s path and improve your turns. She breaks down how proper cone positioning can reinforce correct angles, spacing, and timing during your barrel pattern work.
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Riding a 3-Year-Old Goodbye Lane with Jordon & Martha
In this video, Jordon Briggs applies what she learned while working her 5-year-old to this promising 3-year-old. She focuses on building softness and responsiveness with the goal of eventually going one-handed. Watch as she breaks down the steps in her training progression and lays the foundation...
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Ride Session with Jordon Briggs & Martha Wright
In this video, Jordon Briggs teams up with Martha Wright to work through challenges she's facing with her 5-year-old Dash Ta Fame colt. Martha brings it back to the basics, helping Jordon refocus on foundational exercises and correct mechanics to get the colt more confident, responsive, and relax...
