Day: July 7, 2005

Hitting barrel 75% of the time

I am trying out a 17 year old seasoned barrel horse. She is really teaching me to go the next level from the younger class. I am 13 and competing with more experienced riders and horses. Trouble is she shoulders the 2nd barrel coming out of it.

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Futurities..

Do you think running a horse at such a young age will bring about “hard times” for it as an open horse down the road (soundness problems)? What’s your over all opinion of futuritying horses?

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When to Start Pushing Speed

I have found a special smooch-like noise that makes him run, but I am not sure if I should be pushing him. According to the trainer, he is mature as a typical three-year-old, but he is five. Should I wait another year or so until he becomes more mature?
Please help.

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