Ashley talks about the many different ways the four barrel pattern can be used. […]
Video Series: Principles of Barrel Racing
S1E12: The 4 Barrel Drill
Ashley uses Albany, a three year old filly by Freckles to Flame, to demonstrate a versatile exercise called the four barrel drill. In this episode, she uses the drill to work on consistent circles and leads around the barrels. […]
S1E11: Using Draw Reins on Cody
Ashley uses Cody, a four year old mare by A Streak of Fling, to explain and demonstrate how draw reins can be used to help soften a horse that tends to be bracey in their face. […]
S1E10: Ashley Schafer Working Derby
Ashley introduces Derby, a three year old filly by Freckles to Fame out of KR Last Fling. She demonstrates a few different exercises she uses to keep a horse framed up around her leg and the hind end engaged around the barrel. […]
S1E9: Ashley Schafer Working Shania
After a good warmup, Ashley works to step up Shania’s barrel pattern by adding some speed. […]
S1E8: Ashley Schafer Working Chip
After a good warmup, Ashley and Chip work on body softness and reiterating that Chip’s shoulders need to stay up while circling. Ashley also talks about how horses are individuals, and it’s a trainers job to make each horse as confident and effective as their body and abilities allow. […]
S1E7: Ashley Schafer Working Ester
Ashley runs through her warmup exercises on Esther, a four year old mare by Streakin Boon Dox. She focuses on riding Esther into the bridle and talks about how a riders hand position and release of pressure is crucial for teaching head frame and softness. Ashley later goes on to talk about a rider’s body […]
S1E6: Ashley Schafer Working Flame
Ashley uses Flame, a four year old gelding by Darkelly, to demonstrate how she warms up and softens a fresh reactive horse. After her warmup, Ashley works on keeping Flame patient and soft while working through the barrels. […]
S1E3: Ashley Schafer and Chip
Ashley uses Chip, a four year old by Dash Ta Fame, to talk about how to warm up a horse who requires more patience. After going through her warmup exercises, Ashley works on the barrels while keeping Chip patient, confident, and quiet. […]
S1E5: Ashley Schafer working Buzz
Ashley uses Buzz, a three year old by Dash Ta Fame, to talk about consistency in horse training, and how the warmup can depict what areas need to be focused and worked on during the ride. Ashley later goes on to talk about the importance of teaching a horse to be confident in their softness […]