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.
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Dear Sharon, I have read your book and I have a quick question for you. I am riding my four year-old in an O-ring Snaffle but I would like to move him to a different bit. At this stage of training what would you recommend I try on him? Dear Sherry, Before you transition your horse into a shank bridle, I would suggest you spend some time in the Cowboy German Martingale, outlined in my book, and the Reinsman #744 Six Bit. The Six Bit will introduce curb pressure while the martingale will help eliminate the escape routes some horses...
Dear Sharon, I have a horse that is about six years old. He has been worked on cows, but I want to start training him for barrels. He is very easy on the mouth, but he is not good about bending. What kind of bit should I use? Dear Robyn, Thank you for writing. I am not sure I have enough information to answer your question specifically. What I can share with you are some guidelines about selecting a bit for a horse that needs help with bending. Bits with solid shanks and mouthpieces are generally described to produce a...
Dear Sharon, I would like to know how to adjust the Reinsman short and long shank bits in your collection, #722 and #723. I have been told two ways to use the bit. The first suggestion was to tie up the noseband as it hangs low on the horse's nose; the second was to let it hang low on the nose. I feel the bit works best hanging on the nose with the bit pulled up in the mouth and the chain curb a little looser. I used the bit recently with this adjustment and it paid for itself 10...
Dear Sharon, I have a strong horse and I can’t figure out what bit is right for him. I have tried the Tender Touch, but it cut into his mouth and the Combo is too strong for him. I was thinking of a Beetle, but I am not sure. I have had him since February 2007. I am trying to train him on my own and he has made progress, but I can’t run barrels with a bit that he is running through. I’m about to break down because I have no idea what to do. Please help! Dear Kaitlyn,...
Dear Sharon, On your advice, I have been using the Sweet Six Reinsman #744 bit on my three year-old. What bit would you suggest for competition? Dear Jo Anne, I am so glad to hear that you are getting along well with the Sweet Six #744 bit. Please keep in mind that you are riding a young three year-old. I caution you not to rush things and be sure your horse tells you when she is ready to move forward in her training. Remember that you can begin to introduce speed while training in your Sweet Six and german martingale. I...
