Barrel Racing “Don’ts”
August 20, 2008
Sharon Camarillo runs down a list of common problems in the barrel-racing arena.
From The American Quarter Horse Journal
Poor selection of a start point- Failure to keep the horse straight
- Dropping shoulders
- Dropping rib cage
- Approaching the barrel in the wrong lead
- Riding one rein in between the barrels
- Hands too high or low
- Balance issues with horse or rider
- Legs too far forward or back
- Inappropriate equipment
Read more about improving your barrel run in the November 2006 Journal article, “The A.R.T of Barrel Racing.”
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August 21st, 2008 at 6:45 am
I would like to receive America’s Horse Daily. Thank you, Rose Ann
August 21st, 2008 at 6:49 am
great idea, keeps me in touch from west australia with the rest of the world!
August 21st, 2008 at 8:23 am
I would love to receive “America’s Horse Daily”.
Thank you!!
August 22nd, 2008 at 7:58 am
Wow this really an awesome idea….I love it. Thanks!
August 24th, 2008 at 8:41 pm
Shrot , Quick and Informative…How cool is that!!
August 25th, 2008 at 10:28 am
Great idea…..I love it……Thanks!!
August 25th, 2008 at 9:19 pm
Would love to see more tips from Sharon!
August 27th, 2008 at 10:44 am
Awesome! I love to see this information posted for everyone to view. Barrel racing is my fancy, but, love my horses and learning new things is ultimately my pastime. I would love to get “America’s Horse Daily”.
August 27th, 2008 at 1:36 pm
The web site is fantastic but including advice and tips from professionals like Sharon Camarillo is invaluable. More education and information from our core elite horsemen and horsewomen is exactly what our youth need. Thank you for this smart idea and effort.
August 27th, 2008 at 2:41 pm
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