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 Serious Snap Trapper
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Location: In The Snow, AZ | After seeing a couple of you guys asking for critiques, thought I would see what you guys can see where I can improve! I'm not sure if this video will come in clear for other people, seems a bit fuzzy on my phone. If it is, there are other videos... I've been trying to improve my seat and hands. My mare powers out pretty good and I sometimes get left behind... you can see in some of the videos...
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1GKs2jEqvt8
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wyVbBH1dhJ0
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=oV9LChInQUw
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0iFiIcFF4JI
Edited by ~BINGO~ 2017-06-08 12:53 PM
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 The Bling Princess
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Location: North Dakota | I have no critique other than that was really nice! |
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| I have nothing. Your hands and seat look good. What a cool horse. I love her style and you ride her well. |
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 Shelter Dog Lover
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| Great rider! |
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Location: Missouri | Let's see...you need to change your bit, put a war bonnet on, do some more drills, stop training on her so much, get a new saddle pad and really a new saddle is a good idea too, have her vetted, she needs supplements, switch her feed, more pocket on the first, less on the second, LOOK LOOK LOOK, ummm.... 
Sorry, I couldn't resist! I know jack about the finer points of barrel racing..just had to be a smart a$$ because it's that kinda day, and you seem to have a sense of humor on your posts. I do read most all of the threads, and I do learn stuff (those seem to be the standard advice). I love reading the critiques and watching videos..I find myself noticing things I never would have before. Looked like great runs on the two I watched!! My advice...enjoy that nice horse!!
Edited by dianea 2017-06-08 2:34 PM
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Serious Snap Trapper
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Location: In The Snow, AZ | Lol! Thank you guys. I'm actually quite surprised you are being so nice, seeing as how I feel like a monkey on a donkey out there most times. I attribute most of my riding to a heavy dose of Coors Light.
Not sure I could keep barrels up without a couple tall ones.
She's a really nice little mare. She makes it pretty easy for me and loves her job. She is the funnest horse I've ever put a leg over and am so blessed to own her. I appreciate the feedback, would love to hear thoughts on where I could improve... :)
Edited by ~BINGO~ 2017-06-08 2:47 PM
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Serious Snap Trapper
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Location: In The Snow, AZ | Just bumping up... would like some helpful criticism... |
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Defense Attorney for The Horse
Location: Claremore, OK | I think you've got a good thing going ! Your horse wants to work and you ride really well.
I think a more consistent approach to the first barrel would help save a little time. I noticed one run you came in with a really large arc, which cost some time. A big "rainbow" arc coming in not only costs time but it kicks your horse's rear end out, and drops his shoulder in.
If you'll run a straightener line to the first barrel and have an approach similar to the second barrel it will save time and let put your horse in a more effective position.
There was also an outdoor run where you had a long run to the first barrel, drifted in, got too close coming in, and had to re group on the back side.
You might also try riding one stride further into the second barrel before letting your horse turn. Stepping in too the turn too early makes it hard for the horse to have a snappy turn on the back side. They lose momentum and get wadded up, especially in deep ground
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Location: North Dakota | On the first run you posted, I can't really say anything. Looked pretty clean and good. The only problem I saw is that you lost your hat.  There was a nose flip on the second barrel but can't really see what was going on exactly behind the panels.
On the second run, I notice that your horse is sticking his nose slightly to the OUTSIDE as you come into your turn (I notice this b/c someone pointed it out on my horse!). Now I know there are exceptions out there (like Mary Burger's Mo) but it might help you more to have his nose tipped in the correct direction. Looks like you might have come into the pocket a little bit wide on the first; but not much. As you come up to the second barrel, I see you checking him with your OUTSIDE rein. (which is again going to pop that nose out and possible cause the shoulder to come in and/or get heavy). Then can't see much of what happens on the barrel because your video person didn't exactly get a good vantage point. Third barrel is the same in that his nose is fighting you to the outside as you come in, and then he flops around on the backside to bring his nose into proper position and swings his butt around.
3rd video I won't even critique because it is sideways and too far away.
On the last video, the first barrel looked pretty good. Had a bit of a swinging butt on the second.
So I would say maybe overall, if you want something to work on, would be to work on keeping your horse's body bent in the correct direction (nose IN and ribs OUT) and just getting him to use his body more effectively. Use your inside leg and inside rein if you need to hold him up before the turn -- don't use the outside rein to pull his nose out to hold him. I agre that you may turn the barrel one stride too soon.
But not bad runs by any means. That's just what I see.
Edited by r_beau 2017-06-09 10:14 AM
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 Saint Stacey
| I agree with Liana. You're approach to first could be more consistent. Some of the videos were good. Other times you have a really big pocket that adds 1 or 2 more strided than is necessary. You figure each stride is roughly 1/10th. So that too wide approach is costing you valuable time. Your horse always has a great turn though so he/she obviously knows where to be in the turn. You just need to figure out the approach a little better is all. Nice horse! |
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Serious Snap Trapper
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Location: In The Snow, AZ | Thank you very much! I'm going to go back and watch the videos so I can see what you guys are speaking of. She's a nice little mare and knows her job well, but she listens to me, so when I set her up wrong, she has to clean it up. She does a dang good job of it too. Funny how I train her for barrels, and she knows her job better than I do! |
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