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Assessing the Health and Well-being of Horses
At Rafter 3 Horse Development, we take the health and well-being of horses very seriously. As a responsible horse owner or caretaker, it is important to have a good understanding of what constitutes good horse health, and how to assess it. In this article, we will provide a comprehensive guide to assessing the health and […]
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Clicker Training
Clicker training is a powerful and effective way to communicate with horses, and it is quickly gaining popularity among horse owners and trainers alike. Unlike traditional methods of training, clicker training relies on positive reinforcement to teach horses new behaviors and reinforce good ones, rather than using force or punishment to discourage unwanted behaviors. In […]
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Complementary Care for Barrel Racing Horses
If you’re a barrel racing fanatic like me, then you know that keeping our four-legged partners healthy and performing at their best is no easy feat. We all know about the importance of traditional veterinary care, but there’s another way to keep our horses feeling their best: complementary care. Complementary care is like the gravy […]
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Fuel Your Performance: The Essential Guide to Barrel Racing Nutrition
Welcome to the Rafter 3 Horse Development Essential Guide To Barrel Racing Nutrition, we are happy you are here with us today. Barrel racing nutrition is an important topic that affects every aspect of your horse’s life. As seasoned horse trainers, we know how important it is to make sure our trusty steed is fueled […]
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NFR Guide: Making Your Barrel Racing Dreams a Reality
Do you aspire to become an NFR barrel racing competitor? NFR is short for the National Finals Rodeo. One of the greatest barrel racing horse competitions in the world! If you are series about becoming an NFR barrel racing competitor then you have come to the correct place. Barrel racing is an exciting and invigorating […]
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Axis Point Biomechanics
Hello and welcome back to Rafter 3 Horse Development. This is Jamie with you again today. If you missed last week’s article, we spoke about Axis points in barrel racing and you can find that article HERE. Today we are going to discuss the biomechanics of axis points in barrel racing. Understanding and comprehension of […]
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Axis Points In Barrel Racing
Hello and welcome back to Rafter 3 Horse Development. This is Jamie with you today and we are going to be discussing the wonderful topic of axis point in barrel racing. Axis points are helpful tools to help us prepare and enter/ turn our barrels. There are generally 5 points around the barrel that are […]