Angie Meadors breaks down the body position she wants through the first barrel and why she doesn't rely on a big pocket to create a good turn. Using a mare that tends to hollow out and get flat on the backside, Angie demonstrates how she uses slow work to keep the horse collected, bring the hind feet underneath the body and maintain forward motion through the turn. By helping the horse stay rounded and balanced, Angie sets her up to push away from the barrel with power and leave on a straighter, faster line.