Tag: rodeo

Jackpot vs Divisional vs Rodeo vs Futurity: What’s the difference?

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Barrel racing is an iconic rodeo sport that is rapidly growing in popularity across the US and even internationally. But not all barrel races are created equal. There are four…
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Patterning: Barrels, Poles, and Beyond

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There are many different philosophies out there about how to “pattern” a horse on barrels or poles. One prevalent method that I see a lot though is what I refer…
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The Big Bit Band-Aid

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One of the big controversies in the horse world, particularly in the western arena, is over-bitting. The show pen seems to have developed the mentality that bigger is better and…
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