Former world champion barrel racer Mary Burger offers instruction for achieving a balanced and effective body position in the saddle.

Learn about a few of the popular hackamores designed and used by barrel racers.

In competition, especially upper levels of competition, top athletes require a highly developed ability to focus. These athletes are mentally strong and able to filter out distractions. Elite barrel racers too, can condition themselves to competition stress just like other top athletes. Whether they are WPRA cowgirls, or futurity trainers and jockeys, all successful barrel racers have developed their own way to stay focused, their own place where they mentally go as they head toward first barrel, or head down the alley.

Clinician Chris Cox explains the importance of leads to achieving speed and balance in barrel racing turns.