Barrel Racing Tips Podcast
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The Barrel Racing Tips Podcast hosted by Heather Smith has a very clear mission - which is to help barrel racers WIN in the arena and in LIFE with education, inspiration and implementation for developing educated, confident, and competitive equine...
Location:
United States
Description:
The Barrel Racing Tips Podcast hosted by Heather Smith has a very clear mission - which is to help barrel racers WIN in the arena and in LIFE with education, inspiration and implementation for developing educated, confident, and competitive equine athletes. You'll gain valuable insights for bringing out you and your horse's greatest potential for maximum positive results in competition, in a way that honors your horse's physical and mental well-being every step of the way. The Barrel Racing Tips Podcast shares tips for advancing your horsemanship skills, offering the best possible horse health care, as well as building emotional fitness and a sharp mental game for horse and human alike, for high-level achievement without compromise! If you're ready to take every aspect of your barrel racing to the next level, then WELCOME - you're in the right place!
Twitter:
@barrelracertips
Language:
English
Contact:
3077515572
Episodes
Determination to Learn - Take the Limits Off Your Barrel Racing
3/25/2026
In episode 112 I shared the importance and value of going above & beyond in our commitment to on-going horsemanship education.
For many more barrel racing resources, visit BarrelRacingTips.com.
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Duration:00:14:12
101 Tips for Barrel Racers Dealing with Extreme Winter Weather
3/18/2026
In episode 111 I shared 101 tips for not just getting through, but actually make the very most of what can feel like the harshest, joy-stealing season.
For the article version of this podcast (with links), visit 101 Tips for Barrel Racers Dealing with Extreme Winter Weather at BarrelRacingTips.com.
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Duration:00:24:26
LIVE Barrel Racing Tips QnA
3/11/2026
In episode 110 I shared the audio from a LIVE Barrel Racing Tips QnA session.
Like and follow BarrelRacingTips.com on Facebook and @barrelracertips on Instagram to be notified when these LIVE Q&A's happen so you can join in and ask your questions!
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Instagram: @barrelracertips
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Duration:00:37:49
The Four-Letter Secret to Greater Peace, Joy & Barrel Racing Success
3/4/2026
In honor of Valentines Day, in episode 109 I shared some reminders and perspectives that keep us focused on unwavering truths that support our happiness & success – in the arena and out.
For many more barrel racing resources, visit BarrelRacingTips.com.
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Duration:00:13:29
Truth Series Recap – Reminders for Empowering Your Barrel Horses with Responsibility
2/25/2026
In episode 108 I shared a review of the recent three-part Truth Series on empowering our barrel horses with the THREE responsibilities.
For many more barrel racing resources, visit BarrelRacingTips.com.
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Duration:00:18:41
Teach Your Barrel Horse to Maintain Body Shape for Better (Faster) Barrel Racing
2/18/2026
In episode 107 I shared our horse's third responsibility, which is SHAPE. Yep, it's not OUR job to hold our horse's body's in place with perfect position, it's theirs!
For many more barrel racing resources, visit BarrelRacingTips.com.
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Duration:00:16:26
Free Your Barrel Horse from Emotions that Hold Back Athletic Potential
2/11/2026
In episode 106 I shared how less can be A LOT more when it comes to creating true emotional fitness in our barrel horses.
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Duration:00:14:58
How to Give Up Micromanaging and GAIN a Horse that LOVES Barrel Racing!
2/4/2026
In episode 105 I shared a lesson in horse psychology, plus specific steps for how we can cause our horses to use the brains more, by using our reins less.
For many more barrel racing resources, visit BarrelRacingTips.com.
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Duration:00:18:48
In Search of SPEED – How to BE Explosive on the Barrel Pattern
1/28/2026
In episode 104 I shared tips to take the mystery out of maximizing speed, plus unconventional ideas for creating it, especially when all other avenues have been exhausted.
For many more barrel racing resources, visit BarrelRacingTips.com.
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Duration:00:16:25
Your Barrel Racing Future + Barrel Horse Bitting and Horse Psychology
1/21/2026
In episode 103 I shared a sneak peek into the new Barrel Horse Bitting resource coming soon to BarrelRacingTips.com, including the first section on the topic of Horse Psychology.
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Duration:00:29:10
Four Tips for More Life Balance and Better Barrel Racing
1/14/2026
In episode 102 I shared four tips for barrel racers who'd like to achieve more life balance, time and financial freedom to devote to their barrel racing.
For many more barrel racing resources, visit BarrelRacingTips.com.
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Duration:00:20:26
NFR in the Rearview – Tips from Top 15 NFR Barrel Racers
1/7/2026
In episode 101 I shared tips and advice from top 15 NFR barrel racers, including their biggest challenges, lessons, horse care insights, and what it takes to go pro.
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Duration:00:36:32
What It Takes to Make NFR Barrel Racing Dreams Come
9/24/2025
In episode 100 I shared what it takes to make NFR dreams come true – including insights from both my own pro rodeo journey, as well as tips from the top 15.
For many more barrel racing resources, visit BarrelRacingTips.com.
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Duration:00:28:18
The Best Gift You Could Ever Give Your Horse (+ Yourself AND Others)
9/17/2025
In episode NINETY-NINE I shared excerpts from my most popular barrel racing resources plus how to get several for free that aren’t available anywhere else.
For many more barrel racing resources, visit BarrelRacingTips.com.
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Duration:00:25:18
Form, BIT and Function – Choose and Use the Right Bits for Your Barrel Horses
9/10/2025
In episode NINETY-EIGHT I've taken you on a tour of the bridle rack in our home tack room, to help you choose and USE the right bits for your barrel horses.
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Duration:00:29:42
Barrel Racing Bit Anatomy and Biomechanics with Bitting Expert, Dave Elliott
9/3/2025
In episode 97 I shared how quality horsemanship depends on quality tools - one of the most important being the bits we use to develop our barrel horses.
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Duration:00:18:51
How to Select a Barrel Racing Bit for the Hard to Please Horse
8/27/2025
In episode 96 I shared how we can find the perfect bit, even for hard to please horses by meeting specific prerequisites + tips for ensuring acceptance of our training tools.
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Duration:00:15:35
LIVE Barrel Racing Tips QnA
8/20/2025
In episode 95 I shared the audio from a LIVE Barrel Racing Tips QnA session. Join me LIVE, Tuesdays at 6PM Central (4 PST / 5 MTN / 7 EST) on Social Media for QnA Tuesdays!
Like and follow BarrelRacingTips.com on Facebook and @barrelracertips on Instagram to be notified when these LIVE Q&A’s happen so you can join in and ask your questions!
Facebook: www.facebook.com/barrelracingtips
Instagram: @barrelracertips
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Duration:00:32:31
Solve (and Prevent) Barrel Racing Problems at the Source for Lasting Solutions and Success
8/13/2025
In episode 94 I shared initial steps plus powerful perspective shifts for inspiring action to see and solve problems at their sources vs. address symptoms.
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Duration:00:15:42
Get Specific to Get Fast and Reveal Your Horse’s Greatest Athleticism
8/6/2025
In episode 93 I shared that quality is no accident, and included tips to get faster on the pattern by getting more specific with your horse’s movement.
For many more barrel racing resources, visit BarrelRacingTips.com.
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Duration:00:19:12