Tag: Barrel racing training

• Finding Your Barrel Racing Partner: Choosing the Right Horse

  Hello and good morning everyone! Welcome back to Rafter 3 Horse Development. I am excited to share an article conceived of by our head trainer here at Rafter 3, Makala Nerio. We are going to be talking all about Finding Your Barrel Racing Partner: Choosing the right horse. The right horse makes a difference… But, […]

  Rafter 3 Horse Development

  February 6, 2023

  Barrel Racing, Western Events

  barrel racing, Barrel racing training, Best horse breeds for barrel racing

• 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 […]

  Rafter 3 Horse Development

  February 1, 2023

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  A guide to making it to the NFR, barrel racing, Barrel racing training, Equestrian, Equine, horse care, NFR, rodeo, Tack, Western riding, WPRA

• Entry Strategy For Barrel Racing

  Missed any of our previous articles? Check out our Article and blog posts page! A Barrel racing entry strategy is an important thing to have down pat, especially if you are someone who is considering taking barrel racing very seriously. One of the most crucial aspects of setting up a great run is to develop […]

  Rafter 3 Horse Development

  January 24, 2023

  Barrel Racing, Western Events

  barrel racing, Barrel racing training, Entry strategy in barrel racing

• Rate In Barrel Racing

  

    What is rate in barrel racing? Rate in Barrel Racing is referring to the ability that the horse develops over time and training to be able to shorten its stride, shift its weight, and prepare for the turn around the barrel. Simultaneously, you are also asking for a lengthening of stride immediately after the […]

  Rafter 3 Horse Development

  January 3, 2023

  Barrel Racing, Western Events

  Barrel racing training, rate, training techniques

• Barrel Racing Feel and Timing

  

  Hello and welcome back viewers! Today we will start a surprise series on developing feel and timing in barrel racing. This week and next week we are going to discuss in depth breaking down your runs and working on troubleshooting, diagnostics, and setting yourself up for success in your barrel racing runs.  Makala and I […]

  Rafter 3 Horse Development

  December 20, 2022

  Barrel Racing

  barrel racing, Barrel racing training, Western riding