Left Barrel First

Left Barrel First Left Barrel First offers both lessons and training for a wide variety of horses and riders. Primarily specializing in c**t starting and problem solving.

Training is available either on site or travelling to you within a reasonable distance.

Here's a sweet little Throwback Thursday for you all featuring Flicka. Flicka is an LBF c**t starting graduate who often...
10/30/2025

Here's a sweet little Throwback Thursday for you all featuring Flicka. Flicka is an LBF c**t starting graduate who often attends local funshows, barrel races, and is currently employed as one of our trusted LBF lesson horses.

In the first photo she is only 18 or 19 months old. The second photo is today at 9-years-old. She certainly has grown up nice.

Just checking in to complain about the fact that it's going to feel like upper 20s tomorrow morning and the clocks are r...
10/28/2025

Just checking in to complain about the fact that it's going to feel like upper 20s tomorrow morning and the clocks are rolling back this weekend.

Anyone else a winter hater out there? It's already cold and it's not even actually winter yet 🥶

Being ready is a myth.You start.You suck. You figure it out. You get better. Working on this mindset for myself. I strug...
10/21/2025

Being ready is a myth.
You start.
You suck. You figure it out.
You get better.

Working on this mindset for myself. I struggle with wanting things to be perfect and with horses nothing is perfect. Just get out and do your thing. Sometimes you do suck and that's okay.

Learning how to tie and then stand and be patient while tied is some of the most important foundational lessons you can ...
10/15/2025

Learning how to tie and then stand and be patient while tied is some of the most important foundational lessons you can do with a horse. Especially a young horse!

I have no idea if Dunkin here has ever been tied so I've taken a couple precautions.
1) I have him on a blocker tie ring in case he does panic or get himself in a pickle
2) I've taught him how to give to pressure both to come forward from the poll and on his nose backward and side to side.

Now unfortunately he is chewing on my trailer because being two is hard 🙄😂 But the more we practice the quicker he realizes this is a great opportunity for a nap!

Semi Sweet Invite aka "Dunkin"
10/13/2025

Semi Sweet Invite aka "Dunkin"

After 4 years of trying to make it to the Salina Charity Horse Show we finally made it yesterday. Hint of Sunshine and I...
10/11/2025

After 4 years of trying to make it to the Salina Charity Horse Show we finally made it yesterday. Hint of Sunshine and I had a wonderful day. Sunner particularly enjoyed the driving events but humored me for an In-hand halter class and showmanship.

🥇Pony pleasure driving
🥈Showmanship
🥈Obstacle driving
🥉Pony In-hand
🥉Prairie Pleasure Driving

Such helpers. Wish I could teach them to pick up a pitchfork and really put them to work 😂
10/09/2025

Such helpers. Wish I could teach them to pick up a pitchfork and really put them to work 😂

10/06/2025

We didn't let getting rained on stop us from putting in some work.

Let's all be super proud of her because she's up two cinch holes from the start of the summer!

10/03/2025

This is by far the best thing we ever did when we built this feeder. I've utilized this feature several times for horses needing to be off of feed or sometimes my mini comes over here and she doesn't need to be eating off a round bale. Let me know if you want a more in-depth look at it!

I've been travelling to go see this little cutie and her Quarter Horse buddy for some halter breaking and handling. We h...
09/25/2025

I've been travelling to go see this little cutie and her Quarter Horse buddy for some halter breaking and handling. We had our first tying sessions today. I just looped the rope through a couple of the bars and held the end. She already has a good understanding of pressure and release so she got to figure out her boundaries.

Is she quite possibly the cutest pony you have ever seen? I'll let you decide but I'm obsessed!

Riding Lessons If you are looking for an after school activity this is a perfect opportunity for your kiddo ages 5 and u...
09/23/2025

Riding Lessons
If you are looking for an after school activity this is a perfect opportunity for your kiddo ages 5 and up.
Beginner to Advanced Students
We will go over safe horse handling, horse care, tack and equipment as well as riding.

If you have your own horse haul ins are welcome!
Lessons can cover showmanship, horsemanship, Western all-around, speed events, rider fitness and position, and troubleshooting.

Instructor Sam Gleason graduated with a BS in Equestrian Science and Equine Administration and has been teaching lessons since 2018. I prioritize safety, gaining knowledge, and making it fun.

Must sign liability waiver and wear a helmet if under 18

Located in Kechi, KS just north of Wichita
Call or text (316)512-2918
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09/20/2025

Nice little cruise through the pattern this week for Flicka. Hopefully we can hit some fall barrel races if the rain ever allows us to have an outdoor race again.

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