NFR qualifier Ivy Saebens walks us through her tack room and talks about the bits that fit her hands the best and why, as well as which ones she uses to help JLo stay sharp and compete optimally.

NFR qualifier Ivy Saebens talks about the spurs she prefers to use, as well as when and why she thinks spurs are a valuable tool.

Ivy Saebens talks about the measures she takes to meet the nutritional needs of her horses on the road, turnout time and dealing with horses that don't want to drink.

NFR qualifier Ivy Saebens talks about measures she takes to keep her horses healthy and comfortable on the road in various circumstances.

What it takes to maintain realistic expectations when hitting the road for the first time with NFR qualifier Ivy Saebens.

Ivy Saebens talks about how to keep barrel racing and the pressures of social media expectations under control when in the public eye.

Saddle preferences and how her body type and riding style factor into saddle selection for NFR qualifier Ivy Saebens.

Ivy Saebens talks about how multiple NFR qualifying mare JLo has changed through the years they've been together, how she handles ground and what factors determine which rodeos Ivy runs her at these days.

The incredible story of how JLo rebounded from a nearly fatal lung incident and how caring for her lungs now is a top concern for NFR qualifier Ivy Saebens.

NFR qualifier Ivy Saebens demonstrates the buttons she checks out when getting a horse in from a different program.

NFR qualifier Ivy Saebens demonstrates her typical warmup routine with "Ears" and how she makes every attempt to avoid loping "dead circles" by riding with intention every time.

Ivy Saebens talks about how she's learned from her NFR qualifying husband Billie Jack Saebens to develop more effective leg cues, as well as how she expects her horses to respond to the cues from her hands, feet and seat.

NFR qualifier Ivy Saebens has a few emergency moves she prepares her horses to respond to before encountering the added pressure of competition that come to her aid in the heat of battle.

How to remedy a horse that's turning in front of the second barrel by emphasizing proper position leaving the first with NFR qualifier Ivy Saebens.

NFR qualifier Ivy Saebens discusses her strategy for getting into rodeo arenas to prepare, the importance of visualization and why it's so important to keep her rodeo horses responsive.

Ivy Saebens demonstrates how she makes contact with the the bit before the backside of the turn and explains why this habit has been a key to her success riding a wide variety of horses.

NFR qualifier Ivy Saebens works "Reba," a 6yearold daughter of JLo by A Streak Of Fling, and demonstrates the muscle memory and body control she focuses on and explains why.

Free up the shoulders by pushing the hind end up with NFR qualifier Ivy Saebens.

Ivy Saebens talks about the importance of how to avoid being an over emotional rider in order to put your horse's wellbeing first and foremost.

NFR qualifier Ivy Saebens demonstrates how she keeps her body in rhythm with her riding when working Reba.

NFR qualifier Ivy Saebens demonstrates how she imagines the spots she needs to ride to and how her eyes and her body position carry her through to each check point through the turn.

How NFR qualifier Ivy Saebens uses the counterarc manuever to discourage horses from bowing out of the turn.

Picking a spot on the ground, neck reining and opening up the turn are a few things NFR qualifier Ivy Saebens does consistently in order to instill the perfect pattern in practice and in competition.