05/08/2023
Things I think EVERY BEGINNER BARREL RACER SHOULD HEAR:
1. One run a day is enough for your horse, rollovers are your friend! This one will make most of your alley issues disappear.
2. A good farrier is important, cheap isn’t saving you money. What you don’t spend on the farrier, you’ll spend on the vet.
3. Have a good performance vet on your side, the simple shots and coggins vet isn’t going to cut it.
4. A broke horse is a great horse. Teach your horse to do more than just turn circles.
5. You’re as much as an athlete as your horse. Treat yourself like one.
6. Don’t let small minded friends keep you from your goals. Don’t let others opinions keep you from growing.
7. If someone hauls you and your horse, or lends you a horse. Say thank you, return the favor. Buy them a drink, pinch in for fuel, or buy them dinner. It goes a long way!
8. Negativity shouldn’t be allowed in the truck. Positive vibes only.
9. Find a mentor, someone who isn’t afraid to tell you the truth when you need it and don’t want to hear it.
10. If the horse isn’t working or it’s keeping you from growing, it is okay to sell it. Horses are stepping stones.
Stay tuned, over the next few weeks I’m going to hit each of these points in depth and give you the “whys” behind these thoughts. ❤️
