Barrel Racing:
Fundamentals and Horsemanship
A student completes a maneuver under the
watchful eye of co-instructor Susan Van Rein.
watchful eye of co-instructor Susan Van Rein.
This clinic addresses horsemanship fundamentals for both the novice and advanced barrel racer. You receive one-on-one coaching and hands-on use of tack and training equipment. Our methodology includes instruction, demonstration, and student participation and practice to help you learn and build your skills.
Specifically, the program:
- Addresses groundwork techniques and demonstrates effective use of the round pen to create a safe environment for horse and rider.
- Introduces training equipment and its importance.
- Provides an evaluation of your own tack and training equipment.
- Teaches skill-building exercises for the barrel horse.
- Introduces the Classical Training Pyramid’s six building blocks to achieve efficient barrel racing performance (Rhythm, Suppleness, Contact, Impulsion, Straightness and Collection).
- Helps each rider achieve a balanced and relaxed body position.
- Helps each rider understand how to generate a connection with the horse.
- Introduces techniques to keep the horse moving forward.
- Assists the rider in identifying strengths and weaknesses in their performance.
- Provides two video performance evaluations of pattern work for each rider.
Sharon congratulates a clinic graduate and
awards her with a token of completion.
awards her with a token of completion.
If attending this clinic for the first time, you should have reviewed The A.R.T. of Barrel Racing, the Sharon Camarillo Western Horseman book. Students are required to bring existing training and competition equipment.
If purchasing equipment, the following is recommended. You can purchase the equipment by logging on to Reinsman's online catalog or by contacting a Reinsman retailer.
Equipment recommendations:
- “Best Selling” Sweet Six Bit, No. 744, with curb strap.
- Browband Headstall with Quick Change Buckle , No. 7114, or equivalent.
- Split Rein with Quick Change Buckle, No. 7301 or, “Economy” Split Training Rein, No. 7303.
- Cowboy Martingale, No. 7762.
Awards
Place |
Award |
Sponsor |
| 1D | Clinic Champion Breast Collar | Court's Saddlery |
| 2D | Gift Certificate for Sharon Camarillo Bit |
Reinsman |
| 3D | Clippers | Wahl Animal Division |
| 4D | Nylon Backpack | Ariat |