Training to Win
Want to close the gap between good and great? Training to Win on Ride TV is your shortcut to riding smarter, performing sharper, and racing stronger. Featuring quick-hit tutorials from champions like Hailey Kinsel, Jordon Briggs, Ryann Pedone, Molly Powell, and more, each video drills down into the ‘how’ behind top performance:
- Keep it simple with effective warm-up strategies—see futurity routines, gentle pattern prep, and reliable bias before the bell
- Fix those turns—Ryann Pedone walks through ways to correct wide rear ends, inefficient hand positioning, and timing errors
- Sharpen your strategy—from hand positions to riding one-handed, rate management, and dealing with mental blocks like losing streaks
Accessible, actionable, and tailored for real riders—Training to Win gives you the pro playbook in bite-sized, on-demand sessions.
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Keep Your Barrel Horse from Blowing Out of the Turn
Amy Jo Reisdorfer demonstrates a simple drill to reinforce finishing the turns strong and snappy.
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Square Drill to Keep Horses from Anticpating the Turn
Amy Jo Reisdorfer breaks down a simple square turn drill to correct horses that overanticipate the turn and get out of position.
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The Benefits of Pole Bending for Barrel Horses
How working your barrel horse on the poles can help them learn to keep their feet underneath them and work more efficiently.
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The Importance of Leads in Barrel Racing
Cuing with your legs and seat to catch the correct lead and how being in the correct lead helps horses prepare for the turn.
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Riding Different Styles of Barrel Horses
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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Proper Approach to Each Barrel
Amy Jo Reisdorfer talks about taking the correct approach to each turn and works her rodeo horse through at a slow lope and walk-through to demonstrate.
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Selecting a Barrel Horse Prospect
What traits Amy Jo Reisdorfer likes to consider when selecting a barrel racing prospect.
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Fundamentals for Softness
What Amy Jo Reisdorfer looks for in a prospect after their first 60 days at the colt starters.
