Ask Sharon — Caring for and Choosing Your Horse

Learn to enjoy the journey; life is a series of completed processes that interlock for success.

—Sharon Camarillo

BARREL RACING PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

For Sharon Camarillo Clinic students, we offer an online video performance evaluation service. Post your competitive or practice runs on YouTube , we will evaluate your performance and Email you a report, including a customized training plan for improvement. Please contact us for pricing and to arrange this service!

In order to study horsemanship one needs an attitude of compassion, awareness, patience, forgiveness and confidence.

—Sharon Camarillo

Tiffany from Washington

Posted by sharoncamarillo Admin on November 12, 2017

Dear Sharon, My horse keeps hurting himself and I think I need some bell boots. My mom lost her job and money is tight. Do you have any suggestions for me?

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Stephany from New South Wales, Australia

Posted by sharoncamarillo Admin on November 12, 2017

I have a mare and we are now weaning her foal. She doesn't seem to be paying much attention as to what I am trying. It's very frustrating. What do you suggest?

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Kawena from Kailua, Hawaii,

Posted by sharoncamarillo Admin on November 12, 2017

My black gelding is still rearing on me but now the problem seems to be getting worse. I almost came out of the saddle the other day while I was practicing slow work on the barrels.

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Abigail from New York

Posted by sharoncamarillo Admin on October 16, 2017

Abigail from New York, writes: Dear Sharon, I am 12 years old. My mother just took away my barrel horse. I loved her so much. I need a barrel horse that I can win on. Can you please help me? Dear Abigail, It sounds to me like you are sad? Why did your mother take away your horse? Did he have health issues, safety issues or are you being disciplined? I know those questions might be personal, but I feel there is an underlying issue here. At some point in time, I would be honored to help you find a horse that you...