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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06:14Episode 1
The Single-Barrel Drill on a 3-year-old
Episode 1
Justin Briggs shows how he correlates shoulder and hip position to achieve body control before Jordon Briggs takes their prospects to the barrel pattern.
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01:53Episode 2
The One Barrel Drill on a 4-year-old
Episode 2
The onehanded, singlebarrel drill on a 4yearold A Streak Of Fling gelding demonstrated by horseman and team roper Justin Briggs.
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Working the Pattern and Cruising Through on a 4-Year-Old
Episode 3
WPRA World Champion Jordon Briggs works her 4yearold Epic Leader through the pattern then cruises him through to show how her drills are paying off.
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OffPattern Work to Keep Barrel Horses Sharp
Episode 4
While working the barrel pattern can help you and your horse, the repetition can make his mind dull. Shali Lord demonstrates how to keep barrel horses sharp and listening with offpattern work.
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02:16Episode 5
Teaching Balance
Episode 5
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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Leads & Changing Arcs on a 3-Year-Old Goodbye Lane
Episode 6
Professional horseman Justin Briggs shows how he gets a prospect soft and responsive loping circles without holding the horse together.
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02:01Episode 7
Aprroaching and Rating the First Barrel
Episode 7
A look at different types of tiedowns and the circumstances in which you might consider using one with Kelly Yates.
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Correct vs. Incorrect First Barrel Position
Episode 8
Cheyenne Wimberley demonstrates how steering position with her hands, rate point and correct repetition create a correct first barrel.
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Speeding the Feet Up vs. Slowing Them Down
Episode 9
Riding ratey versus free-running colts is a balancing act and Carley Cervi demonstrates how she takes a different approach to training opposite styles.
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06:59Episode 10
Second Barrel Troubleshooting
Episode 10
Several targeted exercises demonstrated and explained by Jordon Briggs that can solve problems at the second barrel.
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3-Year-Old Goodbye Lane's Second Day on the Barrels
Episode 11
World Champion Barrel Racer Jordon Briggs works her 3yearold Goodbye Lane futurity hopeful and demonstrates how she approaches the early trips through the barrel pattern.
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The Importance of Consistency on the Pattern
Episode 12
Jordon Briggs demonstrates her approach to barrel pattern work, including leads, rate points and body position.
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01:57Episode 13
Correct Approach to the First Barrel
Episode 13
The importance of a solid, confident approach to the first barrel with Jordon Briggs.
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05:58Episode 14
The Importance of Relaxing at the Withers
Episode 14
This might be a train wreck, but just trust me. Jordon works with a trainer and her 4-year-old who lack confidence. Jordon explains how she rides one-handed during drills and why she does it. She also shares what it means when a horse relaxes at the poll during athletic work.
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03:11Episode 15
How Pole Bending Benefits Barrel Horses
Episode 15
Finding balance and forward motion by working barrel horses on the pole pattern with Jordon Briggs.
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The Benefits of Pole Bending for Barrel Horses
Episode 16
How working your barrel horse on the poles can help them learn to keep their feet underneath them and work more efficiently.
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Working a Horse That's Learning the Barrel Pattern
Episode 17
Jordon rides one of her young horses that is just learning the pattern and demonstrates how she trots through the pattern with her focus on his weak points. This particular horse tends to fold around the barrel and not get his hip underneath himself in the barrel turn, so she works on fixing that...
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03:12Episode 18
Tuning: The "Sticky" Spot
Episode 18
Jordon works with a student whose horse has an attitude about a part of his run, which she calls the "sticky spot." Learn how Briggs recommends fixing this problem and working with a horse that can catch an attitude during tuning.
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07:16Episode 19
Working the 3-Year-Old Blazin Jet Olena
Episode 19
WPRA World Champion Jordon Briggs works a shorter bodied 3yearold that is struggling to stay balanced and shows how she helps develop his turns through correct body position.
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Jordon's Warmup Drill for her High Powered 4-Year-Old
Episode 20
World Champion Barrel Racer Jordon Briggs works her 4-year-old Epic Leader futurity colt and demonstrates how she gets his brain engaged before going to the barrels.
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14:05Episode 21
Teaching Rate and Speed Transitions
Episode 21
Justin breaks down how he teaches a green horse with a naturally free style how to rate at the most basic level. He discusses how teaching transitions at a fast pace can be beneficial for both horses who tend to by "sticky," and horses that are naturally free. Justin also shares how to warm young...
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05:12Episode 22
Pole Bending Drills
Episode 22
Two drills on the poles that help with warm-ups, collection, lead changes, and more with Jordon Briggs.