Train with Jordon Briggs

Train with Jordon Briggs

5 Seasons

Learn from world champion barrel racer, Jordon Briggs, as she shares her expertise on a range of topics for success in the arena. In this playlist, Jordon dives into tuning barrel horses, providing valuable insights on honing their performance to perfection. Learn from her extensive experience working with young horses, uncovering the techniques that lay the foundation for future champions. Get an exclusive look into the journey of AQHA/WPRA Horse of the Year, Famous Lil Jet "Rollo," and the valuable lessons learned along the way.

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Train with Jordon Briggs
  • 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...

  • The Importance of Relaxing at the Withers

    Episode 2

    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.

  • Teaching the Correct Barrel Turn From Start to Finish

    Episode 3

    Jordon and Justin set students up at their clinic on their first drill that involves teaching a basic barrel turn in the most correct manner. They discuss various points about collection, feet placement and break down how they want horses to feel the complete way through the turn.

  • Teaching Rate and Speed Transitions

    Episode 4

    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...

  • Working a Horse That's Learning the Barrel Pattern

    Episode 5

    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...

  • Why Softness in an Arc is Important

    Episode 6

    Justin Briggs explains why teaching his 3yearold to respond to light cues from his hands and seat in an arc helps build toward more advanced maneuvers.

  • Teaching a Barrel Horse to Rate

    Episode 7

    Step two of teaching the barrel pattern (after the most basic turn) is explaining how to rate. Jordon Briggs rides a naturally free horse and explains how she teaches a horse to listen to her body and slow down off her seat to prepare for a barrel turn. She breaks down how to teach proper rate fo...

  • The Winning Mentality

    Episode 8

    Jordon Briggs talks about futurities versus rodeos and how learning from the bad runs provides perfect motivation to avoid repeating mistakes.

  • Favorite Barrel Racing Bits

    Episode 9

    Jordon Briggs talks about several of her favorite bits that she runs and trains in and how each functions.

  • Pole Bending Drills

    Episode 10

    Two drills on the poles that help with warm-ups, collection, lead changes, and more with Jordon Briggs.

  • How to be a Confident Competitor

    Episode 11

    Jordon Briggs discusses how the confidence to make great runs comes by doing the hard work and trusting your training. 

  • How Pole Bending Benefits Barrel Horses

    Episode 12

    Finding balance and forward motion by working barrel horses on the pole pattern with Jordon Briggs. 

  • Breaking the Turn Down to a "D"

    Episode 13

    Jordon Briggs demonstrates how modifying the turn from a circle to a "D" shape helps Rollo if his shoulder drifts out from the turn. 

  • The Importance of Consistency on the Pattern

    Episode 14

    Jordon Briggs demonstrates her approach to barrel pattern work, including leads, rate points and body position.

  • Second Barrel Troubleshooting

    Episode 15

    Several targeted exercises demonstrated and explained by Jordon Briggs that can solve problems at the second barrel.

  • Correct Approach to the First Barrel

    Episode 16

    The importance of a solid, confident approach to the first barrel with Jordon Briggs.