The second barrel is the most commonly tipped barrel because we’re running a shorter distance straight into a wall, which causes horses (and riders) to get short and over-anticipate. Instead of unsuccessfully attempting to hold your horse up, out, or salvage what’s left of a turn when a horse dives in, fix the issue by going back to slow and/or dry work to make it VERY CLEAR where the rate spot is, and that it’s necessary for your horse to tune in to and respond to YOU and your body language without making assumptions. If you put him on his honor and he makes a mistake - correct it that instant. In a run, also make sure you’re not bracing in the stirrups, getting tight or anticipating the turn yourself. Focus forward with your eyes UP – straighter, longer!
Posted on: Wed, 04 Jun 2014 21:26:16 +0000
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