Ground 101: Jake Van on The Money Barrel Podcast

On this highly-anticipated episode of The Money Barrel, barrel racing ground expert, Jake Van, gives a technical analysis on different factors to consider when preparing arenas and working them for barrel races and rodeos.

Van discusses a variety of topics, from equipment, to terms commonly used within the industry, to the appropriate depth and amount of air to work into dirt for different types of footing. Van shares his experience with different types of setups and breaks down some frequently asked questions.

More on barrel racing ground

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• Gettin’ Dirty in Missouri: How Sikeston’s Rodeo Keeps Ground Safe in All Conditions
• The Rundown: Good Ground, Fast Horses and What’s Ahead
• Riding on Different Types of Ground in Barrel Racing
• Elizabeth Rodeo Remix: Reconditioned Ground at the Stampede Earns Rave Reviews
• Dirt Work: Award-Winning Rodeo Ground of 2021

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