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Barrel Racing Tips Podcast
by Heather Smith, Barrel Racer, Author and Creator of BarrelRacingTips.com
The Barrel Racing Tips Podcast hosted by Heather Smith has a very clear mission - which is to help barrel racers WIN in the arena and in LIFE with education, inspiration and implementation for developing educated, confident, and competitive equine athletes.You'll gain valuable insights for bringing out you and your horse's greatest potential for maximum positive results in competition, in a way that honors your horse's physical and mental well-being every step of the way. The Barrel Racing Tips Podcast shares tips for advancing your horsemanship skills, offering the best possible horse health care, as well as building emotional fitness and a sharp mental game for horse and human alike, for high-level achievement without compromise! If you're ready to take every aspect of your barrel racing to the next level, then WELCOME - you're in the right place!
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Five Powerful Tips for Turning a Setback into a Comeback!
In episode 123 I shared that we can turn any mess into a message, and a test into a testimony. Get five timely and timeless tips for doing just that - in our barrel racing and beyond! For many more barrel racing resources, visit BarrelRacingTips.com. Please subscribe, rate & review the show - thanks for listening!
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Small Saddle, BIG Lessons – What I Learned about Barrel Racing from Riding English
In Episode 122 I shared FIVE eye-opening lessons from English riding that have made me a better barrel racer (and can do the same for you). For many more barrel racing resources, visit BarrelRacingTips.com. Please subscribe, rate & review the show - thanks for listening!
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The "Lazy" Barrel Horse – How to Build a FIRE in Their Feet!
In episode 121 I shared that most so called "lazy" horses, aren't really lazy at all - they just need to be motivated in the correct way to build more true fire, desire and SPEED! For many more barrel racing resources, visit BarrelRacingTips.com. Please subscribe, rate & review the show - thanks for listening!
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LIVE Barrel Racing Tips QnA
In episode 120 I shared the audio from a LIVE Barrel Racing Tips QnA session. Like and follow BarrelRacingTips.com on Facebook and @barrelracertips on Instagram to be notified when these LIVE Q&A's happen so you can join in and ask your questions! Facebook: www.facebook.com/barrelracingtips Instagram: @barrelracertips Please subscribe, rate & review to help support on-going content and resources - thanks for listening!
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Corona Craziness and the Common Myth About "Balance"
In episode 119 I shared that not everything about life before the 'Rona pandemic may be worth rushing back to if we want to maximize our barrel racing success + tips and resources for doing so. For many more barrel racing resources, visit BarrelRacingTips.com. Please subscribe, rate & review the show - thanks for listening!
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How Pistol Got His Groove Back – (Re)Building Confidence and Focus in the Barrel Horse
In episode 118 I shared specific actions steps + horse psychology tips to engage your horse both physically & mentally to dissolve insecurity and create more boldness on the barrel pattern. For many more barrel racing resources, visit BarrelRacingTips.com. Please subscribe, rate & review the show - thanks for listening!
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Freedom to RUN – How to Prevent Perfectionism from Slowing You Down
Is perfectionism holding you back? In episode 117 I shared how we can be particular without being critical, plus steps to prevent perfectionism from crippling your barrel racing. For many more barrel racing resources, visit BarrelRacingTips.com. Please subscribe, rate & review the show - thanks for listening!
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How to Create a Lifestyle That Supports Your Barrel Racing Dreams
In episode 116 I shared TEN tips to learn, earn, turn & burn to create a lifestyle full of fast times, fun and freedom! For many more barrel racing resources, visit BarrelRacingTips.com. Please subscribe, rate & review the show - thanks for listening!
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LIVE Barrel Racing Tips QnA
In episode 115 I shared the audio from a LIVE Barrel Racing Tips QnA session. Like and follow BarrelRacingTips.com on Facebook and @barrelracertips on Instagram to be notified when these LIVE Q&A's happen so you can join in and ask your questions! Facebook: www.facebook.com/barrelracingtips Instagram: @barrelracertips Please subscribe, rate & review to help support on-going content and resources - thanks for listening!
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Barrel Racers Don't Shave Their Legs (and Why That's OK)
In episode 114 I shared that as a barrel racer - you're going to be DIFFERENT than others + how that's a great (and necessary) thing! For many more barrel racing resources, visit BarrelRacingTips.com. Please subscribe, rate & review the show - thanks for listening!
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Plan Your Peak to Master Your Warm-Up for a Run That's HOT
In episode 113 I shared excerpts from The Winning Warm-Up resource plus additional tips for ensuring you leave no stone left unturned to create a winning barrel racing run. For many more barrel racing resources, visit BarrelRacingTips.com. Please subscribe, rate & review the show - thanks for listening!
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Determination to Learn - Take the Limits Off Your Barrel Racing
In episode 112 I shared the importance and value of going above & beyond in our commitment to on-going horsemanship education. For many more barrel racing resources, visit BarrelRacingTips.com. Please subscribe, rate & review the show - thanks for listening!
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101 Tips for Barrel Racers Dealing with Extreme Winter Weather
In episode 111 I shared 101 tips for not just getting through, but actually make the very most of what can feel like the harshest, joy-stealing season. For the article version of this podcast (with links), visit 101 Tips for Barrel Racers Dealing with Extreme Winter Weather at BarrelRacingTips.com. Please subscribe, rate & review the show - thanks for listening!
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LIVE Barrel Racing Tips QnA
In episode 110 I shared the audio from a LIVE Barrel Racing Tips QnA session. Like and follow BarrelRacingTips.com on Facebook and @barrelracertips on Instagram to be notified when these LIVE Q&A's happen so you can join in and ask your questions! Facebook: www.facebook.com/barrelracingtips Instagram: @barrelracertips Please subscribe, rate & review to help support on-going content and resources - thanks for listening!
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The Four-Letter Secret to Greater Peace, Joy & Barrel Racing Success
In honor of Valentines Day, in episode 109 I shared some reminders and perspectives that keep us focused on unwavering truths that support our happiness & success – in the arena and out. For many more barrel racing resources, visit BarrelRacingTips.com. Please subscribe, rate & review the show - thanks for listening!
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Truth Series Recap – Reminders for Empowering Your Barrel Horses with Responsibility
In episode 108 I shared a review of the recent three-part Truth Series on empowering our barrel horses with the THREE responsibilities. For many more barrel racing resources, visit BarrelRacingTips.com. Please subscribe, rate & review the show - thanks for listening!
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Teach Your Barrel Horse to Maintain Body Shape for Better (Faster) Barrel Racing
In episode 107 I shared our horse's third responsibility, which is SHAPE. Yep, it's not OUR job to hold our horse's body's in place with perfect position, it's theirs! For many more barrel racing resources, visit BarrelRacingTips.com. Please subscribe, rate & review the show - thanks for listening!
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Free Your Barrel Horse from Emotions that Hold Back Athletic Potential
In episode 106 I shared how less can be A LOT more when it comes to creating true emotional fitness in our barrel horses. For many more barrel racing resources, visit BarrelRacingTips.com. Please subscribe, rate & review the show - thanks for listening!
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How to Give Up Micromanaging and GAIN a Horse that LOVES Barrel Racing!
In episode 105 I shared a lesson in horse psychology, plus specific steps for how we can cause our horses to use the brains more, by using our reins less. For many more barrel racing resources, visit BarrelRacingTips.com. Please subscribe, rate & review the show - thanks for listening!
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In Search of SPEED – How to BE Explosive on the Barrel Pattern
In episode 104 I shared tips to take the mystery out of maximizing speed, plus unconventional ideas for creating it, especially when all other avenues have been exhausted. For many more barrel racing resources, visit BarrelRacingTips.com. Please subscribe, rate & review the show - thanks for listening!
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Your Barrel Racing Future + Barrel Horse Bitting and Horse Psychology
In episode 103 I shared a sneak peek into the new Barrel Horse Bitting resource coming soon to BarrelRacingTips.com, including the first section on the topic of Horse Psychology. For many more barrel racing resources, visit BarrelRacingTips.com. Please subscribe, rate & review the show - thanks for listening!
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Four Tips for More Life Balance and Better Barrel Racing
In episode 102 I shared four tips for barrel racers who'd like to achieve more life balance, time and financial freedom to devote to their barrel racing. For many more barrel racing resources, visit BarrelRacingTips.com. Please subscribe, rate & review the show - thanks for listening!
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NFR in the Rearview – Tips from Top 15 NFR Barrel Racers
In episode 101 I shared tips and advice from top 15 NFR barrel racers, including their biggest challenges, lessons, horse care insights, and what it takes to go pro. For many more barrel racing resources, visit BarrelRacingTips.com. Please subscribe to, rate & review the show - thanks for listening!
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What It Takes to Make NFR Barrel Racing Dreams Come
In episode 100 I shared what it takes to make NFR dreams come true – including insights from both my own pro rodeo journey, as well as tips from the top 15. For many more barrel racing resources, visit BarrelRacingTips.com. Please subscribe to, rate & review the show - thanks for listening!
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The Best Gift You Could Ever Give Your Horse (+ Yourself AND Others)
In episode NINETY-NINE I shared excerpts from my most popular barrel racing resources plus how to get several for free that aren't available anywhere else. For many more barrel racing resources, visit BarrelRacingTips.com. Please subscribe, rate & review the show - thanks for listening!
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Form, BIT and Function – Choose and Use the Right Bits for Your Barrel Horses
In episode NINETY-EIGHT I've taken you on a tour of the bridle rack in our home tack room, to help you choose and USE the right bits for your barrel horses. For many more barrel racing resources, visit BarrelRacingTips.com. Please subscribe, rate & review the show - thanks for listening!
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Barrel Racing Bit Anatomy and Biomechanics with Bitting Expert, Dave Elliott
In episode 97 I shared how quality horsemanship depends on quality tools - one of the most important being the bits we use to develop our barrel horses. For many more barrel racing resources, visit BarrelRacingTips.com. Please subscribe to, rate & review the show - thanks for listening!
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How to Select a Barrel Racing Bit for the Hard to Please Horse
In episode 96 I shared how we can find the perfect bit, even for hard to please horses by meeting specific prerequisites + tips for ensuring acceptance of our training tools. For many more barrel racing resources, visit BarrelRacingTips.com. Please subscribe, rate & review the show - thanks for listening!
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LIVE Barrel Racing Tips QnA
In episode 95 I shared the audio from a LIVE Barrel Racing Tips QnA session. Join me LIVE, Tuesdays at 6PM Central (4 PST / 5 MTN / 7 EST) on Social Media for QnA Tuesdays! Like and follow BarrelRacingTips.com on Facebook and @barrelracertips on Instagram to be notified when these LIVE Q&A's happen so you can join in and ask your questions! Facebook: www.facebook.com/barrelracingtips Instagram: @barrelracertips Please subscribe, rate & review to help support on-going content and resources - thanks for listening!
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Solve (and Prevent) Barrel Racing Problems at the Source for Lasting Solutions and Success
In episode 94 I shared initial steps plus powerful perspective shifts for inspiring action to see and solve problems at their sources vs. address symptoms. For many more barrel racing resources, visit BarrelRacingTips.com. Please subscribe, rate & review the show - thanks for listening! Click here to support the show.
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Get Specific to Get Fast and Reveal Your Horse's Greatest Athleticism
In episode 93 I shared that quality is no accident, and included tips to get faster on the pattern by getting more specific with your horse's movement. For many more barrel racing resources, visit BarrelRacingTips.com. Please subscribe, rate & review to help support on-going content and resources - thanks for listening! Click here to support the show.
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To WIN It, You've Gotta MOVE It!
In episode 92 I shared inspiration and resources for overcoming obstacles and staying fit, healthy and competitive at every stage of your barrel racing career. For many more barrel racing resources, visit BarrelRacingTips.com. Please subscribe, rate & review to help support on-going content and resources - thanks for listening! Click here to support the show.
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Critical Concepts for Creating Collection in the Barrel Horse
In Episode 91 I went beyond sharing the typical myths and misunderstandings about collection to deeper your understanding on what it REALLY is, and - HOW to create it! For many more barrel racing resources, visit BarrelRacingTips.com. Please subscribe, rate & review to help support on-going content and resources - thanks for listening! Click here to support the show.
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LIVE Barrel Racing Tips QnA
In episode 90 I shared the audio from a LIVE Barrel Racing Tips QnA session. Join me LIVE, Tuesdays at 6PM Central (4 PST / 5 MTN / 7 EST) on Social Media for QnA Tuesdays! Like and follow BarrelRacingTips.com on Facebook and @barrelracertips on Instagram to be notified when these LIVE Q&A's happen so you can join in and ask your questions! Facebook: www.facebook.com/barrelracingtips Instagram: @barrelracertips Please subscribe, rate & review to help support on-going content and resources - thanks for listening!
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Four Ways to Solve Problems on the Barrel Pattern with Quality Counter Arcs
In episode 89 I shared several variations of ONE exercise that can solve (OR create) multiple problems on the barrel pattern, all depending on how it's performed. For many more barrel racing resources, visit BarrelRacingTips.com. Please subscribe, rate & review to help support on-going content and resources - thanks for listening! Click here to support the show.
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Keep Riding – Inspiration to Jockey Actively (Despite Disappointment)
In episode 88 I shared some inspiring examples of passive vs. active persistence, and why we should train ourselves to "keep riding" in the arena, and in life. For many more barrel racing resources, visit BarrelRacingTips.com. Please subscribe, rate & review to help support on-going content and resources - thanks for listening! Click here to support the show.
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Choose to Perceive Possibility on the Pattern (vs. Resignation)
In episode 87 I shared that focusing on what we can do vs. can't, and what is possible vs. isn't can be the very key to our greatest barrel racing success. For many more barrel racing resources, visit BarrelRacingTips.com. Please subscribe, rate & review to help support on-going content and resources - thanks for listening! Click here to support the show.
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High Horse Training Standards or Crippling Perfectionism?
In episode 86 I shared that even when it's tempting to cut corners, we can actually be faster and more successful when we change our perspective and approach. For many more barrel racing resources, visit BarrelRacingTips.com. Please subscribe, rate & review to help support on-going content and resources - thanks for listening! Click here to support the show.
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Secrets to Barrel Racing Success – She Rides to Win Podcast Interview
In episode 85 I shared a replay from the She Rides to Win Podcast where I talked about goal setting, avoiding self-sabotage and pre-run rituals to strengthen your mental game. For many more barrel racing resources, visit BarrelRacingTips.com. Please subscribe, rate & review to help support on-going content and resources - thanks for listening! Click here to support the show.
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Are You Guilty of Stealing (from Your Horse)?
In episode 84 I shared that even when it's tempting to cut corners, we can actually be faster and more successful when we change our perspective and approach. For many more barrel racing resources, visit BarrelRacingTips.com. Please subscribe, rate & review to help support on-going content and resources - thanks for listening! Click here to support the show.
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The Naked Truth on Becoming a Horse(Wo)man
In episode 83 I shared the valuable TRUTHS I realized about horses and humans, when I threw caution, halters and the rest of my tack to the wind. For many more barrel racing resources, visit BarrelRacingTips.com. Please subscribe, rate & review to help support on-going content and resources - thanks for listening! Click here to support the show.
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Handcuffs for Horsemanship and More Principles for Performance
In episode 82 I shared specific takeaways from a teaching and learning experience with the power to take the limits off your horsemanship and barrel racing as well. For many more barrel racing resources, visit BarrelRacingTips.com. Please subscribe, rate & review to help support on-going content and resources - thanks for listening! Click here to support the show.
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A SHIP is a Vessel – Where is Yours Taking You?
In episode 81 I shared how I gave up my WORK-aholic ways + insights for nurturing your most important relationSHIPS and horsemanSHIP to ensure they take you where you want to go. For many more barrel racing resources, visit BarrelRacingTips.com. Please subscribe, rate & review to help support on-going content and resources - thanks for listening! Click here to support the show.
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LIVE Barrel Racing Tips QnA
In episode 80 I shared the audio from a LIVE Barrel Racing Tips QnA session. Join me LIVE, Tuesdays at 6PM Central (4 PST / 5 MTN / 7 EST) on Social Media for QnA Tuesdays! Like and follow BarrelRacingTips.com on Facebook and @barrelracertips on Instagram to be notified when these LIVE Q&A's happen so you can join in and ask your questions! Facebook: www.facebook.com/barrelracingtips Instagram: @barrelracertips Please subscribe, rate & review to help support on-going content and resources - thanks for listening! Click here to support the show.
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Is Something Missing in Your Barrel Racing?
In this replay of episode 79 I shared something unique and special that I want you to have to fast forward the achievement of your barrel racing dreams. For many more barrel racing resources, visit BarrelRacingTips.com. Please subscribe, rate & review to help support on-going content and resources - thanks for listening! Click here to support the show.
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The Real Purpose of Spurs – Lifting and Lateral Movement with Precision
In episode 78 I shared the often misunderstood, proper use of spurs (which is not what you might think!), plus prerequisites for ultimate responsiveness. For many more barrel racing resources, visit BarrelRacingTips.com. Please subscribe, rate & review to help support on-going content and resources - thanks for listening! Click here to support the show.
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Three Steps to Follow the Path of Least Resistance to the First Barrel
In episode 77 I shared three often overlooked, but critical qualities we must develop for a fast, efficient footfall on the barrel pattern and a consistent first barrel. For many more barrel racing resources, visit BarrelRacingTips.com. Please subscribe, rate & review to help support on-going content and resources - thanks for listening! Click here to support the show.
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It's All About the Ribs – Flex and Elevate Them for Ultimate Athleticism and Power!
In episode 76 I shared why achieving roundness through a horse's midsection – both latitudinally and longitudinally, is so important, plus how to achieve it. For many more barrel racing resources, visit BarrelRacingTips.com. Please subscribe, rate & review to help support on-going content and resources - thanks for listening! Click here to support the show.
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LIVE Barrel Racing Tips QnA
In episode 75 I shared the audio from a LIVE Barrel Racing Tips QnA session. Like and follow BarrelRacingTips.com on Facebook and @barrelracertips on Instagram to be notified when these LIVE Q&A's happen so you can join in and ask your questions! Facebook: www.facebook.com/barrelracingtips Instagram: @barrelracertips Please subscribe, rate & review to help support on-going content and resources - thanks for listening! Click here to support the show.
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The Truth About Chasing Your Barrel Racing Dreams
In episode 74 I shared what to expect when chasing your barrel racing dreams, plus some encouragement for the journey - and why you don't have a choice. For many more barrel racing resources, visit BarrelRacingTips.com. Please subscribe, rate & review to help support on-going content and resources - thanks for listening! Click here to support the show.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Barrel Racing Tips Podcast hosted by Heather Smith has a very clear mission - which is to help barrel racers WIN in the arena and in LIFE with education, inspiration and implementation for developing educated, confident, and competitive equine athletes.You'll gain valuable insights for bringing out you and your horse's greatest potential for maximum positive results in competition, in a way that honors your horse's physical and mental well-being every step of the way. The Barrel Racing Tips Podcast shares tips for advancing your horsemanship skills, offering the best possible horse health care, as well as building emotional fitness and a sharp mental game for horse and human alike, for high-level achievement without compromise! If you're ready to take every aspect of your barrel racing to the next level, then WELCOME - you're in the right place!
HOSTED BY
Heather Smith, Barrel Racer, Author and Creator of BarrelRacingTips.com
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