Square Work for Forward Motion: Building Accountability in Young Barrel Horses
Practicing with Purpose with Jordon Briggs & Danyelle Campbell
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9m 27s
Jordon Briggs works the 3-year-old through square drills, explaining how this exercise encourages forward motion and helps a young horse stay accountable in their body. Rather than lifting or placing a horse where you want them, Danyelle Campbell emphasizes making the horse responsible for finding the correct position through feel, timing, and light corrections.
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