A useful book to have whether you are experienced or a beginner running in local gymkhanas, is Charmayne James on Barrel Racing. How can you not learn from an 11 time NFR winner?
The book includes Charmayne's training techniques, how she fed her horses, the mental responsibilities of the rider, the physical responsibilities of the rider, problem solving, and information about the horses she rode.
Not only is this book informative, it is easy to read and entertaining.
Whether or not you decide to run the pattern exactly like she does, you can learn her take on bits, exercise, and feeding. All of this information is invaluable.
I highly recommend reading as much as you can from as many qualified sources as possible, but this book should not be overlooked. I believe that reading this book is far better than watching her DVDs. Keep this book around as a reference, you will use it!
There will be future blogs in which I will discuss exercises and more that will definitely reference this and many other books.
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