Rodeo Barrel Racing Tips

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Learn all about rodeo barrel racing tips and training techniques from our expert in this free instructional video series on rodeo barrel horse racing.

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Tags: patterns, training, racing, horses, races, barrels, rodeos, clinics

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Summary: Rodeo originally arose from the cattle herding practices in Spain, Mexico and the Western United States, and has since developed into a popular sporting event highlighting the skills of vaqueros and cowboys. Today, rodeo consists of several events designed to test the skill and speed of the athletes who participate. Timed rodeo events included barrel racing, steer wrestling, calf roping and team roping, and frequently mirror a real life cowboys tasks of capturing cattle for branding or medical treatment. A lasso, or rope loop is thrown over the calves head or heels and then secured. Rodeo contestants are scored on how accurate they capture the steer and how quickly they are able to complete their task.

Barrel racing is one of the premier rodeo events, and one which requires a lot of knowledge of how to control a horse's turns, accelerations, and approach. In this free video series, our expert will teach you about barrel racing training with step-by-step instructions and tips. From looking for a barrel racing horse to putting on a saddle, this horse riding clinic has it all. You'll learn how to complete a barrel racing pattern, how to stop a horse, how to back up a horse, and how to move a horse laterally, among many other maneuvers. If you're interested in barrel racing, this video training will teach you what to do and what not to do to succeed at the rodeo.

About the Expert

Contact: hhperformancehorses....

Expert: Holly Heidemann has been providing lessons to people of all ages for sixteen years on how to ride and compete in barrel races. Heidemann began her barrel racing career in the 80's, and has been breeding horses since the 90's. She owns and operates HH Performance Horses near Austin, Texas, where she offers boarding, training, and lessons.

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