SL Barrel Horses’ 1st Gymkhana Clinic 10/28/17
On Saturday October 28th, we hosted our first gymkhana clinic at the barn with the help of some amazing ladies from the Tri-County Riders gymkhana
November 17, 2017
How Do You Become A Better Horseman/woman?
As the summer is starting to come to an end, I have been reflecting on my summer as it has been full of learning experiences, old friends and new friends. I have had many opportunities to learn from some the greats in the horse industry, not just barrel racers but truly great horsemen and women.
September 1, 2017
Getting Ready for Boarders
July and August have been busy months for us at LoneStar Riding Academy, home to SL Barrel Horses. As you know, in May we met with the owner of Corral’s R Us to discuss a design for the next phase of our build. Heidi and I met with Daniel and hashed out what are first 9-stall shedrow would look like. We had an idea in our heads and Daniel was able to put it to paper for us.
August 25, 2017
How much is board? Wow that’s a lot!
As we have been building our stalls at LoneStar Riding Academy, one of the biggest questions I get is “how much is board?” The response
August 6, 2017
Sharon Camarillo/Donna Irvin Barrel Racing Clinic 2017
A couple of weekends ago, Kayla and I attended a Sharon Camarillo/Donna Irvin “Better Barrel Racing” Clinic as audits. For $100, we were able to visit Falling Oak Ranch, in Salinas, CA, for the two day clinic, sit at the end of the arena and watch 2 incredibly talented women teach a stellar group of girls how to be better barrel racers and horsewomen.
July 13, 2017
Building my Confidence on a New Horse
One of my biggest challenges of 2017 has been building the relationship in the saddle with a new horse. Dori is not necessarily new as
June 9, 2017
Confidence on your Barrel Horse
I had a conversation with a friend the other day about our horses and her wanting to get back into barrel racing. I asked her why she wasn’t racing right now and she gave me a bunch of excuses (something I am very familiar with).
February 17, 2017
What is your 2017 Vision?
What is a vision board? The definition of a vision board is:: “a tool used to help clarify, concentrate and maintain focus on a specific
February 17, 2017
Leg Care — Before, During and After a Race
Legs and hooves are the most important part of your horse, especially our performance horses.
How do you take care of your horse’s legs during training, before a race and after a race? This is a question that I am frequently asked. As a barrel racer, we need to make sure that our equine partners stay sound.
December 31, 2016
