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  1. Rider Wellness
    I do not have any rib injury history. This has never happened before. I was cantering and suddenly every time i went up and down in the saddle my ribs would feel a pain. So every 1 second my ribs would feel a pain. I didn't even fall off the horse or anything, I was just riding as normal and...
  2. Barrel Racing
    This may be a bit of an unusual request, but... I’m writing a fictional story where one of the supporting characters is a barrel racer. I’ve never been on a horse in my life and need advice trying to make this section of the tale fairly accurate, so I don't look like an idiot. I don’t need...
  3. Barrel Racing
    Hey everyone, I would love to know who you like to go to for barrel racing clinics and why. I've never done a clinic before, but I'm interested in going to one this coming summer or the next. Note: I'm not a beginner or new to barrel racing. I did barrel racing all through middle-high school...
  4. Barrel Racing
    Hello everyone, I would love to know what fellow barrel racers "must have products" are for themselves and for their horses. Feel free to talk about tack, apparel, therapy, etc. Thank You!
  5. Saddle Discussions & Saddle Fitting Queries
    Hello everyone, I would like to know what people think of the Corriente barrel racing saddles? I'm considering purchasing one but want to make sure it's of good quality. Thank you!
  6. Barrel Racing
    For years I have had one goal in mind. Barrel race morgan horses. Be completely honest with me, I am a barrel racer in a barn of jumpers, I have heard it all haha. Be mean if you want to. But do you think this is realistic here? I have started my morgan on the pattern and he loves it, gets so...
  7. Saddle Discussions & Saddle Fitting Queries
    Hi everyone, I would love to get everyone’s suggestions for barrel racing saddle brands to consider buying. I’ve never actually ran in a barrel racing saddle but I’ve decided to buy one for myself. I know of Circle Y and Billy Cook saddles. Also what are certain brands you guys tend to avoid...
  8. Barrel Racing
    Hi everyone, I was wondering which states are the best to live in when it comes to having an abundance of barrel races to go to. The state I currently reside in just doesn't seem to have as much as I've seen in other states such as Texas and Oklahoma. I'm considering moving to those areas but...
  9. Ranch and Rodeo
    Hey y'all! I am trying to get into roping&rodeo, possibly barrels. I had my first Western lesson yesterday, very exciting! Definitely not first time on a horse:) I used to take English lessons, being honest and not trying to make English/jumpers upset, I hated it...Did that for a total of 5yrs...
  10. Barrel Racing
    Hi guys just wondering is it absolutely necessary to have a horned saddle to barrel race, or is it acceptable to use a stock saddle, and just no one does it. Is there any specific rules in barrel racing in regards to saddle I should know about.
  11. Western Riding General Queries
    Does anyone know where to buy a barrel horse in mid east CA? Travel possible within a 150 mile radius. Super low budget of $5k Going to buy in JUNE or JULY It is probably a good idea to go to a high school rodeo and ask everyone there if any seniors are done rodeoing and if they want to sell a...
  12. Western Riding General Queries
    hello, I recently purchased my horse and wanted to get back into western riding, either to improve his balance or start showing. when i've ridden western it was mainly trailing but have had a go at barrel racing and a tiny bit of pole bending, now with my horse I want to find what is best for...
  13. Western Riding General Queries
    Ok so recently I started working for someone who needed me to ride a horse she doesnt have time to ride and only has because she likes her personality. But doesnt quite know what to do with her. Shes a cute grullo dun barrel horse. From what I know she was ran on barrels for speed and only speed...
  14. Barrel Racing
    Howdy Everyone, I'm the show announcer for Midland Barrels up in Fonda, New York. So far this season we have done a Glow in the Dark Race, A Wine Run, and a Pick up 'n Hustle. We are looking for other fun run ideas to do at our next show. The Wine Run was done at our July Show and it was pretty...
  15. Horse Tack, blankets and Equipment Queries
    I have just purchased an ottb. I would like to give his legs the best support possible. He would be a pole and a barrel racing horse. I was wondering what brands are the best and what will give him the most support. Tia.
  16. Saddle Discussions & Saddle Fitting Queries
    I'm going to be gaming along with ranch rodeos and i'm wondering which saddle type I should purchase for doing this? I don't like how far up a barrel saddle puts me but I also don't want to die going around a barrel (not that I really need the seat assistance, just a mental security thing I...
  17. Western Riding General Queries
    Hey! I have a question for any barrel racer that has been or is in Fallon taylor's barrel racing collage? What did you think of it? Did it help you? How does it work? I am considering using it, but I want to make sure it is worth it before I pay. Thank in advance!
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