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 horses up more effectively.
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Working a Horse That's Learning the B...
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Why Softness in an Arc is Important
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Teaching a Barrel Horse to Rate
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...
