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Summary: Watch and learn the proper way to complete a barrel pattern in rodeo barrel racing in this free instructional video on horse riding and rodeo barrel racing.
Holly Heidemann has been providing lessons to people of all ages for sixteen years on how to ride and compete in barrel races. Heidemann began her barrel racing career in the 80's, and...read more
"Hi, I'm Holly Heidemann on behalf of Expert Village and now I'm going to show you the proper way to complete a barrel pattern. The first time I'm going to go around, I'm going to start the way the majority of the people do and that's with a right turn at the right barrel first and then two left turns. It's a clover leaf pattern either way. The other way that you can run it, if you have a horse that runs better to the left first, is to go to the left barrel first and then go across, make a right turn around the other two barrels. So I'll do each for you so you can get a look at it. We're going to do it at a trot, so you can see each portion really well."
eHow Article: How to Complete a Rodeo Barrel Racing Pattern