Pole Bending

A timed event in which the speed and agility of the horse are tested as horse and rider twice weave through a course of six poles spaced 21 feet apart, twice circling end poles before turning and racing to the finish line. The pattern must be followed exactly. A five-second penalty is added for each pole knocked down.
September 20, 2019 | News and Publications , Timed / Speed events

Horse-Training Tips for a Sour Horse
Problem-solving techniques can help overcome a horse’s competition sourness.
July 26, 2019 | Timed Events , Timed / Speed events

Preferred Tack for Speed-Event Horses
From bits to saddles to spurs, one horseman shares must-have tack for barrel racing and pole bending horses.
June 13, 2019 | News and Publications , Timed / Speed events

The Anxious Horse: Barrel Horse Training
These horse-training exercises help calm hot speed-event horses.
July 10, 2017 | Timed Events , Timed / Speed events

5 Tips on Finding Sleepers, Part 2
Continuing our conversation on finding a great horse, your best speed prospect might be right under your nose.
June 04, 2017 | Timed Events , Timed / Speed events

5 Tips on Finding Sleepers, Part 1
Your best speed prospect might be right under your nose.