help with a barrel horse

[Barrelracer]

well sep5 we end up having to put my barrel horse down over the powerline crap that made her get hurt worser then we thought, so now im traning a new horse for barrels hes really good we been working him of the ground when the weathers not looking good. hes knows all his cues and stops when told and learns really fast. this is not my first time traing a barrel horse. its my 3. but i want him to be the best horse i have had in awhile hes a kindahorse if im not carefull when he stops hes going to put me on the ground his stops are great. better then any horse i have had. and he just glides when hes running. and when lungeing him his turns u can touch the ground but how can i learn him to do that around the barrels
Any tips for me to work with him to get him really good

[mart]

Start him out trotting around the pattern !! When you get to each barrel make sure that his position is correct before making the turn !! You may have to stop him just before the barrel , you want him to think about that turn, but just take it slowly and build up to speed !! Change the pattern frequently !! If you usually go right first change and go left some or to the number 3 barrel !! This will keep him from anticipating the turn before you are ready and tipping the barrel !! There is really too much to tell all at one time !! Only practice about 30 to 45 minutes a day to start to prevent burnout !! Remember he will learn more when going at a slower speed !! And do a lot of stops and starts till he learns your cues !! A really good barrel horse needs only to feel your weight shift to know what to do !!

[Barrelracer]

thanks Yeh i all ways start out slow with them so we will see how he will turn out

[Barrelracer]

so i worked with my horse to day i had him on a lead why dad went got my saddle from the house. it was a last min thing to work with him cause we just got home i walked him to the arena just standin there petting him he took of and started bucking and kicked me in the face . this was his first time ever kicking at me. then i let go of the lead dad had to chase him after running check on me. i just had to get that of my chest now my face hurts and swollen>

[mart]

Haul his butt to the sale !! I will not have a kicker !! Where did you buy this horse ??

[Barrelracer]

i got him for free. other then him kicken hes a good horse but it was my darn dogs fault i was luange him and my dog snap at himand i stop the horse was petting him then i gusee he thought the dog was after him agine that the first time my dog ever done that to. so hes put up now, but im going to give him a little more time and if he licks at me agine hes gone.
My face is sowllen and brusied.

[mart]

If he even threatens to kick again, haul his butt before you get seriously hurt !! Could that be the reason he was free ???

[Barrelracer]

i will. no my friend friend gave them to me they was moving out of town and couldnt find anyone to buy them and they didnt have a trailer or place to keep them so we took them there 8year old daughter played with him all the time

[cinch]

Are you lounging on just a lead rope? That's too short for lunging. Horses often kick up on lounge lines but your far enough away to not get kicked.
You do not want a horse running around at the end of a lead rope. How else will they figure out whether they are being led or lounged?

Make sure the horse is really broke before starting barrel training. You want the flexing and moving off your leg. ABle to lope circles. Counter arc. Be able to put the horse where you want it to be.

[Barrelracer]

lounging him with a loung line i had him standing beside be at the time and my dog had to snap at him, he just turn to get away and kicked .yeh we been ridng him alot hes doing good but still alot of work left.