Ashley uses Kid, a three year old by Dash Ta Fame, to work through a smaller version of the four barrel pattern. With this exercise, she can point out and fix any holes in Kid’s training. […]
Video Series: Season 1 - 2020
S1E13: 4 Barrel Drill
Ashley talks about the many different ways the four barrel pattern can be used. […]
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. […]