Question: how do you train a barrel horse?
Answer: Use the cone method. Place three cones around each barrel to pinpoint your approach, rate and turn for each barrel. ... 
Create a pocket for your horse. You do not want to run your horse straight at the first barrel. ... 
Learn to rate. ... 
Be in the driver's seat. ... 
Hone in the speed. ... 
Finish the turn. ... 
Cue the horse. ... 
Head to second.