Barrel Racing Tips Podcast
Sports & Recreation Podcasts
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!
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
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.
For many more barrel racing resources, visit BarrelRacingTips.com.
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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!
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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.
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Duration:00:19:12
To WIN It, You’ve Gotta MOVE It!
7/30/2025
In episode 92 I shared inspiration and resources for overcoming obstacles and staying fit, healthy and competitive at every stage of your barrel racing career.
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Duration:00:11:27
Critical Concepts for Creating Collection in the Barrel Horse
7/23/2025
In Episode 91 I went beyond sharing the typical myths and misunderstandings about collection to deeper your understanding on what it REALLY is, and - HOW to create it!
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Duration:00:17:19
LIVE Barrel Racing Tips QnA
7/16/2025
Duration:00:33:22
Four Ways to Solve Problems on the Barrel Pattern with Quality Counter Arcs
7/9/2025
In episode 89 I shared several variations of ONE exercise that can solve (OR create) multiple problems on the barrel pattern, all depending on how it's performed.
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Duration:00:25:07
Keep Riding – Inspiration to Jockey Actively (Despite Disappointment)
7/2/2025
In episode 88 I shared some inspiring examples of passive vs. active persistence, and why we should train ourselves to “keep riding” in the arena, and in life.
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Duration:00:15:22
Choose to Perceive Possibility on the Pattern (vs. Resignation)
6/25/2025
In episode 87 I shared that focusing on what we can do vs. can’t, and what is possible vs. isn’t can be the very key to our greatest barrel racing success.
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Duration:00:13:40
High Horse Training Standards or Crippling Perfectionism?
6/18/2025
In episode 86 I shared that even when it’s tempting to cut corners, we can actually be faster and more successful when we change our perspective and approach.
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Duration:00:16:30
Secrets to Barrel Racing Success – She Rides to Win Podcast Interview
6/11/2025
In episode 85 I shared a replay from the She Rides to Win Podcast where I talked about goal setting, avoiding self-sabotage and pre-run rituals to strengthen your mental game.
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Duration:01:14:17
Are You Guilty of Stealing (from Your Horse)?
6/4/2025
In episode 84 I shared that even when it’s tempting to cut corners, we can actually be faster and more successful when we change our perspective and approach.
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Duration:00:17:58
The Naked Truth on Becoming a Horse(Wo)man
5/28/2025
In episode 83 I shared the valuable TRUTHS I realized about horses and humans, when I threw caution, halters and the rest of my tack to the wind.
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Duration:00:23:22
Handcuffs for Horsemanship and More Principles for Performance
5/21/2025
In episode 82 I shared specific takeaways from a teaching and learning experience with the power to take the limits off your horsemanship and barrel racing as well.
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Duration:00:21:04
A SHIP is a Vessel – Where is Yours Taking You?
5/14/2025
In episode 81 I shared how I gave up my WORK-aholic ways + insights for nurturing your most important relationSHIPS and horsemanSHIP to ensure they take you where you want to go.
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Duration:00:11:53
LIVE Barrel Racing Tips QnA
5/7/2025
In episode 80 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:00:38:16