Campbell Quarter Horses

𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗹 𝙋𝙤𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙋𝙚𝙧𝙛𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝟭𝟳! 👌
Training a barrel horse requires SO much more than repetition. In fact, if we understand how to CAUSE our horses to “crave” the pattern, it requires very little (this is covered in the ‘Start Strong, Finish Fast’ Chapter, Exercise 13 - Get Hooked)!⁣⁠
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However, there’s possibly no place that requires more precise position and timing from horse and human barrel racing athletes both, than the approach to the first barrel.⁣⁠
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Once you’ve perfected your form, it’s helpful to get it REALLY solid so as a team, you can take some pressure off yourself and let muscle memory kick in – that’s where Exercise 17 – Position Perfection from the ‘First Barrel Finesse’ Chapter comes in! When good habits are confirmed, your job as a jockey becomes easier and you can trust your horse to do his part.⁣⁠
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Get the full exercise (and many more) with descriptions and suggestions for first barrel approach adjustments based on varying arena set-ups in '𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘕𝘦𝘹𝘵 50 𝘉𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘦𝘭 𝘙𝘢𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘌𝘹𝘦𝘳𝘤𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯.'⁣⁠
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Your FREE Video Bonus and Arena-Side Workbook is ready & waiting for you at 👉🏽 www.50BarrelRacingExercises.com.⁠

I got a horse that’s on a nebulizer. I’d give her cough free and she still got a cough. Is there any recommendations y’all have? 

OK, what’s good for Horse with bow tendon ? What has worked for you? 

You better pick someone that loves what you do. Because horses are a drug. It doesn’t wear off, and people that don’t have that drug will never understand. ~Clinton Anderson

I was hoping to start this mare when I’m ready she’s hurt or when she’s ready I’m hurt. I hope one day we can figure this out. lol

I got to ride my redhead today. This makes two days in a row. Hopefully I can keep up and getting In shape so I can ride when I run her. 

My new garden tool rack for my new potting shed designed by me and made by my 86 year old Father in Law made out of recycled horseshoes ❤️
Credit:bev Edwards

I don’t know what she thinking but she got to wait . Lol

I haven’t stitched up a horse in a long time. But I think this worked out pretty good to start my day and then the neighbors animals getting our pasture and break the hot fence. 

Lately I've had several folks reach out about hauling their horses longer distances...

Here's just kinda a reference for me. Not everyone has to agree but idk much about the subject. :)

Cameras. Get them. We install them pm me if you want one. Worth every single penny. Your entire perspective will change. Wire them into your running lights, it'll act as an on/off switch and won't run batteries down. https://a.co/d/582ihv4

Horses appreciate box stalls IMHO. If you can haul as such, do it. In the same breath, some horses cant tolerate the room and get anxious. Load accordingly.

Nervous horse?
I have a loud yet small portable speaker too. Let's listen to Mozart or Beethoven! You have no idea how much it'll drown out road/trailer noise and give them something else to focus on. https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTLu1tYRd/

Never ever hard tie. Ever. I have tie blockers attached with hay string at all tie points in my trailer. There has been exactly 3 times that has really saved my ass (and spared the horses injury). I really prefer not to tie at all if I can get away with it. They need to be able to get their heads down or at least lower it some to clear their lungs or you risk shipping fever.

Stop every couple hours and rest legs. They get fatigued more than other body parts. I stop every 3 hours ish for about 20/30 minutes. I also take this time to use the bathroom, grab a snack, walk my trailer and top off fuel. I absolutely do not make unnecessary stops. I have a 100 gallon drag tank too which I really appreciate.

I bed deep, 8 inches or more long distance and 6 inches or so local hauls. Helps keep them comfy but also absorbs waste more efficiently and deeper (also a insulation to keep the road heat at bay). Take note of how much they're p**ping and if they p*e. I scoop p**p when I stop if I can safely. I've had horses that absolutely will not p*e on the trailer and that needs to be kept in mind for travel time as well. Double mats are good too! I invested in the spray floor from Texas Floor Skinz and I can tell it's also made a huge difference in the cushioning. I also don't have to pull the stupid mats out anymore and it's super easy to disinfect.

I also invested in a air hitch from https://shockerhitch.com It takes so much of the jerk and rough ride out! It's like night and day on any trailer but y'all with those heavy LQ? Order ya one, you'll thank me later. They're also commonly listed on FB Marketplace as well. I average around $550 used. I swear by this and that cushioned spray floor for legs.

I never park my trailer in the direct sun either, once it starts to warm up. If you feel like it's really heating up, buy 60/80 pounds of ice and throw on the floor. Imagine the heat coming from the road, the ice melts but it does help. Ventilation is key. Keep that trailer open.
I ordered a custom screen from this place for the window above my side ramp. Its made a huge difference while still being safe!
https://www.horsetraileraccessorystore.com/Trailer-Safety-Screens-with-Straps-CUSTOM-SEWN-New-or-Replacements_p_575.html

Don't ever unload at a truck/rest stop/questionable area. Find an arena or barn or even a quiet back road if nothing else. I try hard to not have to unload at all but I have the luxury of the nicest barns to let my passengers walk it out at (thanks you guys).

How long can I travel? That's such a loaded question. How's your horse/s traveling? Again, cameras are just such an invaluable tool. If they're drinking, comfortable, p**ping and happy I'm good going 12 hours or even more if client wants straight through, keep your breaks consistent. I feel 6/8 hours or so is a good days haul. If there's any question just stop and layover somewhere. https://www.horsemotel.com/ is a great resource and many public arenas are available as well. Give your horses 8/10 good hours of rest off trailer if you're going to layover. Make sure they drink.

I keep water in front of them long distance or if it's hot. You have to. If it's a 3 hour trip and 70° they aren't thirsty and they're just going to make a mess. Make sure you hang the bucket high enough to keep feet out but low enough to be accessible. Pay attention to what direction your clips are too. You don't want a halter getting hung up on a clip holding a water bucket in a tight area. I appreciate actual bucket straps, they'll break if they needed to.
I also use these to keep splashing to a minimum. Some horses just really don't appreciate it. They learn fast how to use them.
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Keeping hay bags full is important too. Smaller the hole in slow feed hay nets the better. You don't want them to just pig out bored, you want to keep tummy acid at bay and horses content while traveling. I don't like feeding horses during travel either. Grain really weighs the gut down. Soak it really good if you do. This will help reduce colic. See my ulcergard comment below.

If they're struggling to drink, keep in mind you're filling their gut with dry hay in an already stressful situation. Then add to that you're restricting the digestive process by them standing still. There's a lot of things to help with this. I like https://www.whinnywater.com/ but you can also use Gatorade, a handful of alfalfa pellets and full bucket of water or whatever your horse likes but they really need to drink, esp in the heat. If you can start ulcergard a few days prior to, during and a few days post travel that really seems to help too.

I hate shipping boots for a lot of reasons, mostly because they trap heat in the legs and thats no bueno.

Walk. Your. Rig.
Every single time you stop. Walk. Your. Rig. Things I look for.. cracked/busted welds, door/window hinges, lug nuts, secured latches, kick the tires, quick visual of my hitch, head gates/drops (those aluminum bars can break) and whatever else is in-between. Don't forget to look under it occasionally as well! There's so much under there that can break too!
Make this second nature and you can potentially save yourself a lot of headache later.
My trailer is professionally inspected every 3 months and repairs made immediately when found needed. Stuff breaks, it happens.

There are companies that are like Triple A for horse people. US Rider absolutely sucks but I really like www.trailguard.org They have a lot of features they offer and help get horses and equipment safe. You have to be signed up 30 days before you can use their services so keep that in mind.

Know your maintenance schedule. Can't recall the last time you had your bearings/brakes/tires inspected? Then it's time. Over a year? Then it's time. Have a blow out? Then it's time. Tires over 4 years old but still have lots of tread? It's time for new ones. This heat kills tires. I buy mine at Trout Tire and they've always done me right. Same goes for your truck.

Carry two spares, that trailer aid ramp is worth every penny and so is a good impact. I can change a tire in under 8 minutes. It's invaluable in the stupid Texas heat. I also have enough spare s**t to build a space ship in my tool box. Tools, hay string, electrical tape, extra lights, fuses, zip ties, straps, bailing wire, coolant, you get the point. I also carry wraps, vet wrap, extra halters/ropes, spray and tie blockers blah blah blah. I could be a hauler or a serial killer turns out it looks the same. I have a fridge in my center console so I can safely carry drugs as well. Bought that here! It's an amazing human comfort too. Cold drinks/snacks and I don't have to make another stop! https://www.dometic.com

FIRE EXTINGUISHER and a knife. You just never know. I put out a car fire one night, it was like 11pm. Peeps were super grateful. I replaced it the next day. Have a good sharp knife close and handy too. **tyouseeasahauler

This is just me and my observations over the last 8 years of hauling. I strive to evolve into the absolute best hauler I can be and it comes from experience for sure. I really do love the horses I haul and want nothing but safe travels every time I load a horse.

Haulers and individuals all do things different and that doesn't make (most of) it wrong.

I'll add to this as I think of more :)

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I rode 2 Horses this morning and on my last horse I get to the trailer and I find this. I think somebody’s telling me that he wants some ci******es L O L.

Newest addition to my herd. Badger is a six year old, gelded four weeks ago from South Steens Oregon HMA. Wish me luck 👊🏻#blmmustang #coltstarting #badger #horsetraining #roanhorse #montana

First time back on riding since surgery and it felt good. Thank you Destiny Lang