Barrel Racing

Molly Powell explains how to overcome a losing streak and the importance of getting on a good horse to do so.

This all-time leading barrel horse sire actually found his claim to fame on the racetrack.

Molly explains how a good farrier plays a key role in the success of barrel racing horses.

Molly Powell breaks down the difference in rodeo horses and barrel racing horses.

Molly Powell breaks down curb straps and their function.

Listen in as Molly Powell breaks down her bit line and how each one can be paired with a specific type of horse.

Select the type of mouthpiece that works for your riding style and comfortable for your horse.

Molly Powell explains various reasons horses hit barrels and how to fix it.

Break your horse's habit of going past the first barrel with help from Molly Powell.

Learn how to help your horse through the turns with help from Molly Powell.

Molly Powell breaks down the points of a turn around a barrel.

Does your horse blow out of his turn when he leaves a barrel? Molly can help.

Your horse must understand how to collect up and rate to effectively turn the barrels.

Molly Powell covers the principles of barrel racing. If you're new to the sport, this lesson will guide you through the fundamentals and how to achieve them during a run.

Learn how to cue your barrel horse with body language rather than your hands.

Using subtle cues on your barrel horse will allow you to communicate more effectively through the pattern.

Molly Powell breaks down the importance of keeping your horse’s hip beneath him and how to achieve this.

Learn why riding your horse around with one hand will help him become more confident in the barrel racing arena.

Molly Powell is Horse&Rider OnDemand’s newest barrel racing expert.

Molly explains the types of barrel racing horses.

Horsemanship is the basic building block for all events. Learn how to apply barrel racing horsemanship.

Molly explains how she warms up a lazy horse and prepares him to use his energy at the most important time.

Molly Powell explains how to warm up an anxious horse's mind.

Learn about Molly Powell's warm-up routine that she uses before a race to warm up her horse's body.