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Gypsy Family Farm
12:55:21 
I FINALLY (like IRL YEARS of trying) got a baby animal in Explore. Oaky, just bunnies, but still.
Fantasy Horses
12:42:15 Fantasy
Diva
Oh, gotcha. That makes sense. Thank you!
Mooncreek Magic
12:40:36 Diva's fruits
It happens to me often, the LB comes and goes on the horses page even though there is lb position. It's when lb is shifting usually
Fantasy Horses
12:38:59 Fantasy
That's weird, one of my horses was on the LB (maybe 40th place?) for a few hours, and now she's not.
Raindrop Ridge
12:36:17 Four
okay thanks!
Fantasy Horses
12:35:45 Fantasy
Four
I'm guessing 2:30? That's when a lot of day changing stuff happens
Raindrop Ridge
12:33:57 Four
what time game time can i do a breed approval? sorry i haven't played in a while
Versailles
12:27:13 Versa
It is 1:30 in the morning and people are STILL launching fireworks here. Instead of sleeping and preparing for company tomorrow, I have to hold a quivering cat
Transformers Acres
12:25:16 Geek, Eek
I just discovered Celtic/Irish deities. I'm Irish, Indian, and some other shit. :')
Savannah Stables
12:23:10 Dusty
I think ive mostly been hearing guns here because like there have been no actual fireworks but theres so much noise
Lucky Ranch
12:11:46 luhckeigh
close enough to start pregaming 😛
Golden Heart
12:11:41 Gold
I had a lesson earlier today, and a firework went off SUPER nearby and the horses spooked xD


We dismounted imminently and nobody was hurt thankfully, but my instructor had a few things to say that I shall not repeat 0_o
Aquamarine
12:11:20 
Yay tomorrow will be fireworks
Tobiano Lady
12:10:50 Tobi 👻
It's not the 4th yet here but we're close 🤷
Birthday Girl
12:10:06 HALLO/KIM
It's not July 4 here but yeah happy July 4
Tobiano Lady
12:10:05 Tobi 👻
Happy Firework Day lol
Golden Heart
12:09:32 Gold
HAPPY 4TH YALLL
Birthday Girl
12:08:01 HALLO/KIM
How is everybody doing on the chat
Lucky Ranch
12:00:46 luhckeigh
hi wolf!!
Wolf Dancer
11:58:27 Wolf Burger (Leg)
Luckyy!

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Gypsy Family Farm
12:55:21 
I FINALLY (like IRL YEARS of trying) got a baby animal in Explore. Oaky, just bunnies, but still.
Fantasy Horses
12:42:15 Fantasy
Diva
Oh, gotcha. That makes sense. Thank you!
Mooncreek Magic
12:40:36 Diva's fruits
It happens to me often, the LB comes and goes on the horses page even though there is lb position. It's when lb is shifting usually
Fantasy Horses
12:38:59 Fantasy
That's weird, one of my horses was on the LB (maybe 40th place?) for a few hours, and now she's not.
Raindrop Ridge
12:36:17 Four
okay thanks!
Fantasy Horses
12:35:45 Fantasy
Four
I'm guessing 2:30? That's when a lot of day changing stuff happens
Raindrop Ridge
12:33:57 Four
what time game time can i do a breed approval? sorry i haven't played in a while
Versailles
12:27:13 Versa
It is 1:30 in the morning and people are STILL launching fireworks here. Instead of sleeping and preparing for company tomorrow, I have to hold a quivering cat
Transformers Acres
12:25:16 Geek, Eek
I just discovered Celtic/Irish deities. I'm Irish, Indian, and some other shit. :')
Savannah Stables
12:23:10 Dusty
I think ive mostly been hearing guns here because like there have been no actual fireworks but theres so much noise
Lucky Ranch
12:11:46 luhckeigh
close enough to start pregaming 😛
Golden Heart
12:11:41 Gold
I had a lesson earlier today, and a firework went off SUPER nearby and the horses spooked xD


We dismounted imminently and nobody was hurt thankfully, but my instructor had a few things to say that I shall not repeat 0_o
Aquamarine
12:11:20 
Yay tomorrow will be fireworks
Tobiano Lady
12:10:50 Tobi 👻
It's not the 4th yet here but we're close 🤷
Birthday Girl
12:10:06 HALLO/KIM
It's not July 4 here but yeah happy July 4
Tobiano Lady
12:10:05 Tobi 👻
Happy Firework Day lol
Golden Heart
12:09:32 Gold
HAPPY 4TH YALLL
Birthday Girl
12:08:01 HALLO/KIM
How is everybody doing on the chat
Lucky Ranch
12:00:46 luhckeigh
hi wolf!!
Wolf Dancer
11:58:27 Wolf Burger (Leg)
Luckyy!

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barrel racing tips? January 2, 2025 09:51 AM


Circle F Stables
 
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hey ya'll! I was wondering if there are any barrel racers on here. I'm having trouble with my first barrel turn. My horse will trot it AMAZING but as soon as I add in the lope it's the widest turn you've probably ever seen. I've been working on it with him and doing some drills I've seen on youtube, but I was wondering if there were any you guys recommend for either the first barrel, adding speed, or both.Thank you!
barrel racing tips? January 2, 2025 10:31 AM


RFS Thoroughbreds
 
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Usually what I do when a horse does this is ask my self these questions.
Am I on the right lead?
Is my horse fully paying attention?
Are they showing signs of fear in the barrel?
Is my seat right?
Is my grip on the reins and my legs right?
Do I need to go do flatwork?
This might not help but it helps me.

Edited at March 20, 2025 02:17 PM by RFS Thoroughbreds
barrel racing tips? January 2, 2025 11:26 AM


KPH Equestrian
 
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RFS Thoroughbreds said:
Usually what I do when a horse does this is ask my self these questions.
Am I on the right lead?
Is my horse fully paying attention?
Are they showing signs of fear in the barrel?
Is my seat right?
Is my grip on the reins and my legs right?
This might not help but it helps me.


Fern I love you for this xD I know too many barrel racers IRL who don't think of ANY of the above and guess what, they get hurt, their horse gets hurt, their horse turns into an unridable rocket donkey because it's so freaked out by pretty much anything.
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The correct lead is very important, your horse won't be able to turn tight and fast if it's trying to reach one front leg over the other! Some horses like to do this anyway, so I like to backtrack a little and work with them on picking up the correct lead c:
I don't run barrels on my current horse(he's more of a ranch boy lol) but I DO like to do excersises that makes him turn tight and precisely to get him focused, like setting up cones and making him do serpentines around them, not just plowing over them x3
Loping circles and slowly tightening the circle without slowing too much can help too! Lotta horses struggle with this, and making sure he can keep up a lope for a good couple laps without slowing can also help.
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Another thing is saddle fit! If it doesn't fit right, is pinching, putting pressure on a sensitive spot, etc, he'll likely not want to turn so well. If discomfort is an issue(Which I noticed in my own horse, after getting more muscle on him, his saddle was too narrow in the shoulders and hindered movement so he was less responsive and eager to work, so I ended up switching saddles and pads and have noticed a HUGE difference in performance) you can try changing the pad first, since new saddles are SO expensive x.x
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Hope this helps!<3
barrel racing tips? January 2, 2025 12:09 PM


Impossible Estates
 
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My mare did this for the longest time!

First, I'd check to see if your horse is in the right gait, and not scared of the barrel coming up to it quicker than what she likes. Then, I'd check the saddle, make sure it sits right on her and she isn't uncomfortable with that at a faster gait. Some horses pinch in certain spots, or if you have a buckstrap that too could be bothering her if not fastened right at the faster gait.

If that's not it. I would attempt to switch the first barrel to the opposite- test which way she bends better if that makes sense. I've learn from multiple people that your horse will "look" at the barrel they like to go to first. Not every horse does it, but it's the best advice i've ever listened to. My girl never turned right around the right barrel first, so, i switched it after checking everything else and it did me wonders! Then, i learned to watch where she "looks" and listen to her, and it's done us both more favors then bad!

Edited at January 2, 2025 12:09 PM by Impossible Estates
barrel racing tips? January 3, 2025 04:55 PM


FirstLightFarms

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Flatwork flatwork flatwork
Forget about the barrel. Pick up your canter on a circle, and get your horse to canter in the circle in a spiral shape, moving off your outside leg, until he's almost pivoting around on the spot. Then push him back out with your inside leg. This should take several circles, not just one, to draw in and then back out. This is a great exercise for getting that inside hip working and the hind end engaged.
Then work on shoulder ins/outs. On the flat, again, work on pushing his shoulder towards the rail and the hind end away, and shoulder away from the rail and hind end out. Get him, again, able to engage that hind end, but also separating it from the shoulder so you can control both of those things at once. It just sounds like the quality of his canter flatwork isn't able to handle barrels yet.
Full disclosure, I'm not a barrel racer, but as a jumper we do do rollbacks and need horses that are handy, so the same skills apply. If you have a trainer, definitely talk to them about it. And if you don't have a trainer, get one.
Good luck with your aspirations! It sounds like you're working really hard.
barrel racing tips? January 3, 2025 07:17 PM


Beltane Eventers
 
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A big thing I ran into with my mare is shes better going to the left first as apposed to the right barrel first. Just like us horses have a domiant side
barrel racing tips? March 18, 2025 01:17 PM


ghost light stables
 
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My oldhorse did this to me when I was a lot younger and I fixed it by only using two barrels and riding a figure8 around them also lots and lots of flatwork without the barrels at a lope and trot
barrel racing tips? May 19, 2025 08:54 AM


SHAE Stables
 
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Is it the first barrel no matter if you take the left or right barrel first? All horses have a favored side - think right handed, left handed. I agree with the others about making sure the horse is in the correct lead for the turn. You need to make sure your horse has a good understanding of taking the lead you tell them. I also think it's important to make sure your horse has a really good flying lead change if you are going to barrel race or run poles. Make sure you tell the horse and he understands what lead to be in the second you leave the hole. And... if he's in the wrong one, you better be able to tell him to do a flying lead change before you get there.
barrel racing tips? May 21, 2025 01:09 AM


Azrail Elites
 
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Hi, I have a7 y/o OTTb i turned into a barrel racer, he had no engagement in his hind end which caused him to have the widest turns.
If you can't get him to go in barrels, start from the bottom. There's a high chance they don't understand the job and what's needed of them. This could also bring in a wide range of issues and incorrect frames, leads, or engagements.
Try with a figure 8. Start from on foot, w,t,c 2-3 times. Each time they take it too wide, take them to a trot or a walk and go slower.
Now The next questions come into play:
  • What side are they going wide on?
  • Are you driving into the turn?
  • are you RELAXED? when going into a turn?
  • are you training slow?
  • Do they blow out on the second or first barrel into the pattern?
  • Head tossing? do you run in a tiedown?
  • What bit are you riding in?
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Edited at May 21, 2025 01:10 AM by Azrail Elites

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