Center Your Circles

Don’t lose points in the show pen because you’re not staying centered in your circles.

Ever watch the reining portion of a pattern and see riders who struggle with hitting the center marker and keeping their circles even? As a showman it’s important that you locate the middle of your pattern so you can properly guide your horse in a true circle. Brad Barkemeyer offers his tips for staying centered in this week’s video.

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