28: Paul Humphrey on horsemanship, fundamentals, body control, horse conditioning

In this episode I get to chat with master clinician Paul Humphrey. Paul dives into what makes a rider and barrel racer successful, starting with a foundation of solid horsemanship. Paul discusses horse body control and common mistakes riders make. He discusses how rider strength, fitness, and balance play into being successful at his clinics; especially on day 3 if they are sore or not! He discusses foundational requirements for young horses including what they should know how to do before coming to one of his clinics. Paul also discusses how to handle hot horses at clinics and the "breakthroughs" that happen in 3 days no matter which level of horse or rider attend. This was a very informational episode and Paul's expertise shines with the discussion on laying the foundation for a successful barrel racing training program. This episode is brought to you by 6 Weeks to Solid in the Saddle, which is a great option for riders who are looking to build strength before going to one of Paul's clinics to withstand the physical requirements of 3 days of intense riding. You can learn more here: www.solidinthesaddle.com/six You can reach Paul at his website: https://breakingthemoldwithpaul.com/ Or through Facebook Messenger: https://www.facebook.com/paul.humphrey.18