Futurity Prep: Turning Prospects into Champions
4 Seasons
Step into the arena with Jordon Briggs, Kelly Yates, Ivy Saebens, Amy Jo Reisdorfer, and more of the sport’s elite in this Ride TV exclusive series. These proven champions share the exact strategies they use to achieve barrel racing success and prepare for a winning futurity season. Learn the art of tuning young horses with time-tested techniques that lay the foundation for speed, control, and consistency. Gain insider knowledge on barrel racing gear—from bits to saddles—that can give you a competitive edge. Hit the road like a pro with expert tips on hauling horses safely and efficiently, ensuring your equine athletes arrive ready to perform. Mental strength is as important as physical skill in barrel racing, and these trainers reveal how to build mental toughness to stay sharp under pressure. With their guidance, you’ll develop the confidence, preparation, and performance plan needed to excel when it counts most.
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Introducing "Bluey" by A Streak Of Fling
Episode 1
In this video, Jordon Briggs reintroduces Bluey, a gelding sired by A Streak Of Fling, who viewers might remember seeing Justin rope on last year. Bluey has become a cool barrel and pole horse and served as Jordon’s backup pro rodeo mount at the time. Watch as she demonstrates a favorite drill th...
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Pre-Futurity Training Session on HP Point of Entry
Episode 2
Ryann Pedone works HP Point of Entry in this video, a brother to her great mare, HP Feel The Fame. She talks through some of the things that a rider can expect when training a stallion, getting familiar with horses with similar bloodlines and what a light training session looks like just before h...
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The Process of Exhibitioning 3-Year-Olds
Episode 3
From first introducing his colts to competition environments, Andre Coelho talks about the stairstep process of gradually adding speed in exhibitions.
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00:57Episode 4Don't Pull the Outside Rein
Episode 4
How overdoing it with the outside rein in a run or in training will backfire on you with Andre Coelho.
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Using Draw Reins for Collection in the Turn
Episode 5
Andre Coelho demonstrates how he works occasionally using draw reins in order to promote collection through the turns.
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02:47Episode 6The Importance of a Solid Foundation
Episode 6
Putting together all the right building blocks to create a successful barrel horse at Smoke Creek Quarter Horses.
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01:23Episode 7Respecting Each Horse's Style
Episode 7
Andre Coelho discusses the importance of respecting each horse's individual style and how horsemen and horsewomen can never quit learning.
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02:01Episode 8Resolving a Lack of Rate
Episode 8
Andre Coelho demonstrates an exercise that helps reinforce rate and turn for a horse that starts blowing by the barrels.
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05:23Episode 9Andre Coelho's 2-Year-Old Warm-Up
Episode 9
Andre Coehlo demonstrates his 2-year-old warm-up routine and how he instills softness and confidence in his colts.
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05:22Episode 10Green 2-year-Olds With Andre Coelho
Episode 10
The three-barrel drill on a greener 2-year-old demonstrated by Andre Coelho.
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05:38Episode 11Pattern Basics with Kelly Yates
Episode 11
Kelly Yates talks more about saddle fit, pad thickness and shows the stirrup hobble on a barrel racing saddle.
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02:12Episode 12The Necessary Fundamentals
Episode 12
Correct fundamentals and proper body position before going to the pattern with Andre Coelho.
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01:03Episode 13Soften Your Barrel Horse in Both Directions
Episode 13
Horses often ride better in one direction than another so be conscious of adequately warming up the "weaker" side.
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Keep Your Barrel Horse from Blowing Out of the Turn
Episode 14
Amy Jo Reisdorfer demonstrates a simple drill to reinforce finishing the turns strong and snappy.
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05:38Episode 15Lateral and Vertical Softness
Episode 15
Leading barrel horse trainer Sharin Hall discusses her futurity timeline and how she trains for lateral and vertical flexion by using leg pressure, rein pressure and different bits.
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03:15Episode 16Fundamentals for Softness
Episode 16
What Amy Jo Reisdorfer looks for in a prospect after their first 60 days at the colt starters.
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02:04Episode 17Patterning a Barrel Racing Prospect
Episode 17
Introducing a prospect to the barrel pattern.
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02:01Episode 18Starting a Horse on the Barrel Pattern
Episode 18
After you've mastered the critical skills your horse should know before being started on the barrel pattern, you can move onto patterning your horse. Shali Lord shares how she patterns her horses and eventually adds speed.
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02:54Episode 19Loping a Perfect Barrel Pattern
Episode 19
Amy Jo Reisdorfer demonstrates riding the correct position through each turn on the barrel pattern at a lope.
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Square Drill to Keep Horses from Anticpating the Turn
Episode 20
Amy Jo Reisdorfer breaks down a simple square turn drill to correct horses that overanticipate the turn and get out of position.
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03:12Episode 21The Importance of Leads in Barrel Racing
Episode 21
Cuing with your legs and seat to catch the correct lead and how being in the correct lead helps horses prepare for the turn.
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02:38Episode 22Gain Softness through Correct Riding Habits
Episode 22
Amy Jo Reisdorfer demonstrates how her futurity prospect should stay soft, break at the poll and stop.
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04:05Episode 23Proper Approach to Each Barrel
Episode 23
Amy Jo Reisdorfer talks about taking the correct approach to each turn and works her rodeo horse through at a slow lope and walk-through to demonstrate.
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03:55Episode 24The Corkscrew Drill for Barrel Horses
Episode 24
How to get your horses listening with Amy Jo Reisdorfer's corkscrew drill.