In this episode, I am breaking down the process of overcoming two common issues in the barrel racing industry:

Why is my horse stalling out on the back side of a barrel?

My horse is losing momentum going into a turn. How do I fix it?

Read the full show notes at philhaugenhorsemanship.com/podcast.

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