Having the right equipment in sports is important
singlesndbarrel | 14 Maj, 2019 04:25Having the right equipment in sports is important not only for winning, but to
remain safe. You wouldn't play football without a helmet and proper padding or
box without gloves and mouth guards. Barrel racing is no different. Having the
proper equipment keeps you and your horse safe and performing to the best of
your abilities.
Your barrel saddle is the most important piece of
equipment. Without a proper fitting saddle, you and your horse can become sore.
Make sure you use a saddle that fits your horse's back and your seat correctly.
The next piece of equipment that can make or break a barrel run is the
bit. Having the correct bit means your horse responds to your slightest move of
the reins, the bit fits good and doesn't pinch his mouth and allows him to make
a great run. Most barrel racers keep an assortment of different types of bits in
their barn. One bit is not going to be the best for every horse and some horses
need different bits for different situations. Some barrel racers use one bit for
training, one for exercising, one for competition and another for pleasure
riding. This all depends on the horse and what kind of bit he responds to. Most
barrel racers will go through many bits before finding the perfect bit for their
horse.
Boots are a must-have accessory when running barrels. Your
horse's legs take a lot of stress running and turning hard. The right kind of
boots can absorb some of that stress, reducing the wear on his legs. Front boots
can also keep your horse from cutting himself with his rear legs when turning.
Many barrel horses receive injuries to tendons and ligaments on their front legs
from clipping themselves with the back hooves. Some do this while running, but
most do it in the turns around the barrels. Rear boots protect the fetlocks from
hitting the ground while setting and turning the barrel. Bell boots are not
necessary for every horse, but are a good precaution. They protect the bulb of
the front hooves from being stepped on or torn by the rear hooves.
Barrel racing reins are offered by many manufacturers and are available
in many colors, but are all basically the same. They are short, round reins.
Most have knots along each side for you to reach down and grab. These are the
most popular barrel racing reins. Leather round reins can be used, but are more
slippery than the knotted reins. Split reins aren't used in barrel racing
because one could get loose during a run and become very dangerous to a running
horse.
Tie downs are used in barrel racing although some say it hinders
the horse's performance by not allowing him to use his natural balance. Others
say their horses turn better with a loose tie down because Bimetallic
Barrel they can use it to balance. This is strictly up to you and your
horse. Some horses can't be ridden without a tie down because they throw their
heads around and don't watch where they are going. Try running the pattern with
and without a tie down to see how it affects your horse.
Whips are
another piece of equipment used by many barrel racers. From bats and crops to an
over and under, almost every barrel racer has used a whip at some point. An over
and under, a rope that is attached to the saddle horn, is the most popular type
of whip for barrel racers. It can be laid over the thigh when making a run,
always within reach between barrels and on the run home. The best way to
determine if your horse reacts positively to a whip is to video you making a run
with and without using the whip. You may not notice while riding, but from a
video you can see many horses actually slow down when they are whipped.
Equipment for barrel racers is available in many different styles,
colors and material. Make your choice based on what works for you and your horse
before buying the latest fad.
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