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.

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.

I'm so excited to share that we now have benches overlooking the arena and one of our main pastures. Parents of lesson s...
08/27/2025

I'm so excited to share that we now have benches overlooking the arena and one of our main pastures. Parents of lesson students you now have a place to sit in the shade!

My dad built these on his day off and I could not be more grateful. Once this next round of rain passes we look forward to seeing them in use!

Nike and I tried out a new arena last night and attended the Newton Saddle Club Funshow. We did both the Western pleasur...
08/17/2025

Nike and I tried out a new arena last night and attended the Newton Saddle Club Funshow.

We did both the Western pleasure and barrels. He had some wonderful learning moments and I've got some homework for him this week.

The real joy for me though was getting to see not only Nike in the arena but 3 other graduates of my training program. I love nothing more than seeing people get to enjoy their horses. Everyone placed and had a wonderful evening even if we all didn't get home until after midnight!

It was a hot day yesterday but that didn't stop LBF from attending two different horse shows. First show of the day was ...
08/10/2025

It was a hot day yesterday but that didn't stop LBF from attending two different horse shows.

First show of the day was KSHA Summer Sizzle (very appropriately named if you ask me! 🥵)
Hint of Sunshine and Mindy
🥇Showmanship
🥈Pony Halter
🥈In-hand trail

I was talked into doing the showmanship swap where you bring your horse up to the arena and everyone trades horses. You end up showing a horse that isn't your own. I ended up with a mini stud named Danny and we got up first in the class. Sunner and her kiddo ended up in second!

Then we made it down to the Haysville Saddle Club for the first Funshow of this season. It was supposed to start in April but the rain cancelled everything before this one!
Chasing Midnights Shadow aka Flicka and Sam
🥇Clown Hat
🥇Heart Run
🥇Figure- 8 stake
🥈Hourglass
🏆 Overall highpoint for the women's age group

Flicka and Mindy
🥇Clown Hat
🥇Heart Run
🥇Figure- 8 stake
🥇Hourglass
🏆 Overall Highpoint for the Jack Benny age group

We are just getting started with our fun shows this season and are looking forward to the rest!

Left Barrel First had a wonderful day at the KSHA Summer Spree yesterday. Hint of Sunshine aka Sunner had a great show a...
07/20/2025

Left Barrel First had a wonderful day at the KSHA Summer Spree yesterday.

Hint of Sunshine aka Sunner had a great show and we even pulled off a win in the showmanship! I haven't competed in that class in over 3 years so I was definitely a bit rusty going in but muscle memory and a great horse pulled us through. She also showed in a couple of the driving classes and was fabulous as always. Won pony driving and had a very excited obstacle driving for third.

JNJ Stole My Pay aka Travis was in training with me last October for 30 days and just came back for another 30 beginning of July. We are working on a lot of his basics and he really stepped up to the plate for this show. His owner had an awesome go in the walk/ trot Hunter Under Saddle for the win out of 6! And he and I had some great goes in the open Western pleasure classes. Definitely starting to feel like a broke horse!
He makes me miss showing pleasure horses.

Always love when Travis comes to visit ❤️
07/03/2025

Always love when Travis comes to visit ❤️

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