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| Okay, so I really want to start barrel racing but dont know where to start. I rode our horses growing up with my dad but never took lessons.. well i stopped riding when i was 16 and now im 23 and i wanna ride! where do i start? Im in the marines stationed in San Diego. Any good trainers out here? Do I need other lessons? |
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Location: Phoenix | Welcome! I am also in San Diego but don't have my horses with me. They stayed in Washington when I moved down here. Probably moving soon to be back with them....too expensive here in SD! I'm not much help but maybe we can get drinks or something! Or go cheesy horseback riding on the beach....there's tons of Groupons for those kind iof things. :) |
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Money Eating Baggage Owner
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Location: Phoenix | AAnd I totally sound like a stalker but I promise I'm not, and I'm a girl haha |
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Location: Texas | Welcome to BHW. 
Edited by texas taz 2013-12-17 6:42 AM
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Location: Kansas | I suggest lessons, and investing in a beginner friendly barrel horse. |
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Location: Florida | hoofs_in_motion - 2013-12-17 8:52 AM I suggest lessons, and investing in a beginner friendly barrel horse.
This! :) WELCOME! I agree, get a beginner barrel horse, and get lessons on that horse. Build a comfortable relationship and start with some smaller shows to get your feet wet when you're ready! It takes a lot of work but it's worth it! |
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Location: Midwest | welcome! |
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Location: North Central Iowa Land of white frozen grass | And remember that everyone was a rookie in the beginning of their riding. So don't get discouraged thinking that you will never be as good as anybody else there. We have all been there. Just start going and have fun and get to know the people there and make friends. And Welcome to BHW . Come join in on the blogs. We are just a big family here. Their are some very knowlegdable people here to answer any questions that you might have.
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| BS Hauler - 2013-12-17 1:25 PM And remember that everyone was a rookie in the beginning of their riding. So don't get discouraged thinking that you will never be as good as anybody else there. We have all been there. Just start going and have fun and get to know the people there and make friends. And Welcome to BHW . Come join in on the blogs. We are just a big family here. Their are some very knowlegdable people here to answer any questions that you might have.
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Location: Oregon | hammer_time - 2013-12-17 2:03 AM
AAnd I totally sound like a stalker but I promise I'm not, and I'm a girl haha
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Location: Great NW | Welcome! Get a been there done that middle to upper teenage horse that can show you the ropes. after a year or so you should be able to move up to the next level. Good luck and have fun! |
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| Also in mention to the horse, find someone reputable that you can either lease or buy from. A good trainer/seller is priceless! |
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Location: Eastern OH but my heart is in WV | I would start with a been- there- done- that horse! Propably a horse with some age on it that has seen and done it all and is patient! You don't want a speed ball to start on, that is for sure! Also finding a good trainer is even more important.
Welcome to BHW 
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Location: Midwest Farmer's Daughter: Central Illinois | Welcome!
I always wanted to run barrels but wasn't financially able to until I was 27. Don't let anything or anyone discourage you.
Don't be afraid of an older horse - upper teens, even lower 20's. If they've been there, done that, safe, bomb-proof, forgiving, beginner-friendly...all that stuff...you're golden. The first horse I bought was a 17 year old one-eyed appy/QH (grade) mare. She taught me more than I can put into words & allowed me to make so many mistakes with total forgiveness.
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | hoofs_in_motion - 2013-12-17 7:52 AM I suggest lessons, and investing in a beginner friendly barrel horse.
Ditto |
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