Kay Blandford, Barrel Racing Training and Clinics

Tips and Pointers from Kay Blandford,

"Straight To The Point!" Tips and Tricks Archives

Tips are listed with the most recent tips at the top.

3/1/2010: HAVE YOUR EVER COME OUT OF THE ARENA AND found that you were BREATHING HARDER THAN YOUR HORSE?? ON TOP OF THAT, you CAN NOT REMEMBER ANYTHING ABOUT YOUR RUN? THAT 'S BECAUSE YOU HELd YOUR BREATH. FOCUS ON BREATHING WHEN YOU COMPETE AND YOU WILL HAVE fewer MISTAKES

1/3/2010 : To get the most out of your horse, keep him happy and performing to his ability. keep your horse on a regular feeding schedule

12/8/09 : SET REALISTIC GOALS. EVERY RIDER IS BLESSED WITH A DIFFERENT LEVEL OF TALENT AND ABILITY. HAVE CONFIDENCE AND GO BE THE BEST YOU CAN BE.

11/8/09 : Be sure to run your own race! Don't be intimidated by others or the situation. Ride your best race and let your experience be your guide to the winners circle!

10/09/09 : WHEN YOU GO TO YOUR RACE BE A JOCKEY NOT A TRAINER!