ABOUT OUR FUNDAMENTALS CLINIC
watchful eye of co-instructor Susan Van Rein.
This clinic addresses barrel racing 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.
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 competition equipment.
The Sharon Camarillo Training Package equipment is strongly recommended for both new and returning students. For a list of this equipment, and/or to purchase the package, please visit the BarrelRacingSuperstore.com. You may also purchase the items individually through the Superstore or by contacting a Reinsman retailer.
Awards for Top Performers
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 |

