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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01:40Episode 1
Arena Tips from Jordon Briggs
Episode 1
Jordon Briggs shows us her practice arena and how she prepares her colts for anything before rodeoing.
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04:16Episode 2
Riding One-Handed with Jordon Briggs
Episode 2
Jordon Briggs demonstrates how to ride one handed and work on correct posture while loping through the barrel pattern. A great way to find holes within your barrel pattern is riding one handed and then going back and fixing the problem.
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Keeping it Simple on the 4-Year-Old Dash Ta Fame
Episode 3
Ryann Pedone exercises her mother's soon-to-be 4-year-old futurity horse by Dash Ta Fame with a simple warm-up and pattern work. She talks through some of the pillars of her training program, including what parts of her rides she believes in keeping simple.
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Q&A Training Schedules for Futurity Horses
Episode 4
Jordon and Justin explain to the students at the trainers' clinic how they make training young horses work around their schedule. They explain when they give rest, how they rotate the workload and their different philosophies for training intensity, bits and more.
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02:42Episode 5
Preparation, Mindset and Working Hard
Episode 5
The importance of preparation, mindset and riding five different horses at the pro rodeo level with Cheyenne Wimberley.
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02:58Episode 6
Enjoying the Seasoning Process
Episode 6
Meshing with your horse's personality helps form a winning bond and build their confidence to perform.
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Riding Different Styles of Barrel Horses
Episode 7
Amy Jo Reisdorfer talks about the diffeerent running styles she has experienced with various bloodlines and how to allow your horse to have its own unique style.
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00:54Episode 8
The Best Horsemanship Advice
Episode 8
Andre Coelho talks about how the best advice he's received about horsemanship has impacted his training career.
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The Importance of a Positive Mentality in Barrel Racing
Episode 9
Kelly Yates talks about handling the ups and downs associated with being a competitive barrel racer.
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00:36Episode 10
Best Advice with Kelly Yates
Episode 10
The importance of running your own race.
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The Importance of a Positive Mentality in Barrel Racing
Episode 11
Maintaining a positive attitude through the ups and downs of rodeo.
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00:47Episode 12
Best Piece of Barrel Racing Advice?
Episode 12
Amy Jo Residorfer talks about her most valuable piece of barrel racing advice.