Tips From A Team Roper: How Ivy Saebens Improved Her Barrel Racing

When it comes to barrel racing, communication with your horse is key. Ivy Saebens has fine-tuned her technique with insights from her NFR-qualifying husband, Billie Jack Saebens. She has developed a more refined approach to seat, leg, and hand cues that have enhanced her riding and improved her horses’ performance.

Developing More Effective Leg Cues
One of the biggest takeaways Ivy has learned from Billie Jack is the importance of clear and intentional leg cues. She emphasizes that proper leg placement and pressure can help horses’ responsiveness.

Refining Hand and Seat Communication
Beyond leg cues, Ivy also focuses on how she expects her horses to respond to hand and seat cues. She explains that a balanced combination of rein pressure and body positioning allows for better communication between you and your horse.

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About Ivy Saebens

In her series on BarrelRacing.com, Saebens combines her expertise and horsemanship skills to give members tips and insights they can use in their wn training. She covers a wide range of topics from rodeo mentality to bits, saddle fit, drills and much more.

• What Bits Help Ivy Saebens Win?
• Learning to Ride with Spurs, with Ivy Saebens
• Equine Nutrition and Care While Traveling to Rodeos

“The series of videos we shot with Ivy Saebens will give people a unique look behind the scenes at Ivy’s day to day commitment to horsemanship and what that looks like,” said Bonnie Wheatley, content director for Barrel Racing Magazine and BarrelRacing.com. “Ivy works hard to establish a winning bond with her barrel horses and I think her advice will help others gain the necessary skills they need to do the same. It was a real treat to spend the day watching her work and I think people will benefit greatly from Ivy’s willingness to share her knowledge.”

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