Highland Training and Barrel Horses

Highland Training and Barrel Horses Horse training, specializing in Barrel Racing, and Futurity Colts. Training and selling barrel horses for over 30 years. Call me for rates. Thank you.
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A happy barrel horse who loves his/her job is my passion. I enjoy running Futurity c**ts and watching them progress in their training. I do however do tune-ups and fix older horses as well. I sell a few nice prospects and some finished horses every year. Finding the perfect rider for the horse I have for sale is always my goal. I also do represent customer horses and help them with selling theirs and finding them their new homes.

04/05/2026

She’s A Sweet Bully. Scarlett decided it was time to take the training wheels off. This little mare has been my 4D work in progress lol. She won the Futurity side pot and was 4th in the 2D in a tough slot race. Even with a big slip behind first barrel this gritty little mare clocked well. Good girl Miss Scarlett.

A lot of truths here..𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙝𝙤𝙧𝙨𝙚 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬𝙨.They know when you’re nervous.They know when you’re doubting.They know when you’r...
03/29/2026

A lot of truths here..
𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙝𝙤𝙧𝙨𝙚 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬𝙨.

They know when you’re nervous.
They know when you’re doubting.
They know when you’re thinking “I hope this goes well” instead of knowing it will.

You can’t fake confidence to a 1,200 lb animal.

That hesitation going to the first?
They feel it.

That split second where you pull instead of ride?
They feel it.

That moment you stop riding with intention and start riding not to mess up?
They feel it.

And then people say
“my horse just wasn’t on today.”

No.
Your horse was reacting to YOU.

Because here’s what people don’t want to hear…

Your horse doesn’t get to choose confidence.
They borrow it from you.

So if you go in unsure
they go in timid.

If you go in hesitant
they get tight.

If you go in hoping
you’re already behind.

This isn’t about being perfect.
It’s about being prepared.

Confidence doesn’t come from wishing for a good run…
it comes from putting in the work so many times that muscle memory takes over.

Your horse doesn’t need you to be lucky.
They need you to be certain.

Because at the end of the day

𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙮’𝙧𝙚 𝙚𝙞𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙧𝙪𝙣𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙛𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥… 𝙤𝙧 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙠 𝙤𝙛 𝙞𝙩.

It’s that time of year again! There are a few spots available. Please let me know if you can make it!
03/04/2026

It’s that time of year again! There are a few spots available. Please let me know if you can make it!

02/28/2026

Foreman working so hard. Would have been sitting 5th. Onto the next one! 12.9 plus 5…

That time when your horse isn’t quite right, but you don’t know why… The small trainer notices.Who’s going to spend two ...
02/24/2026

That time when your horse isn’t quite right, but you don’t know why…
The small trainer notices.

Who’s going to spend two hours with your two year-old every day to make sure they get a solid foundation?
The small trainer.

What about the horse who doesn’t have the strongest maternal lines?
It’s the small trainer that gives them a chance.

You’ve never done it before, but wanna give it a try?
The small trainer won’t judge you.

Who’s going to take an extra 30 minutes to make sure that turn is in a perfect place to end on?
The small trainer.

Who’s going to walk through the barn at 10 o’clock at night and lay eyes on your pride and joy themselves?
The small trainer.

Who’s going to do their very best to make your dreams affordable?
The small trainer.

Who will keep your horse liking their job?
The small trainer.

Who will try every trick in the book to pull every ounce of talent out of your horse?
The small trainer.

Don’t underestimate the small trainer.

Shared from a friends page. I didn’t write this but think there is a lot of truth to it

02/15/2026

Hot Judge By Design got the win today. 101 runners. Yesterday a tipped barrel cost us winning that too.
Today I rode him like a finished horse and not a c**t, and it paid off.
Now if I could just do that every time. It’s harder than it sounds, lol.
Good boy Foreman, you are truly a blessing.
Next up, rodeos! He’s ready. Scottie Johnson

Why is it all you have to do is try and catch your horse in a different coat and they head to the other end of the pastu...
02/14/2026

Why is it all you have to do is try and catch your horse in a different coat and they head to the other end of the pasture?
On the daily when I show up in an old chore coat dressed like a homeless person they wait by the gate to see me.
Literally, a clean coat and they know they get put in the trailer.
They are way smarter than we give them credit for.
Gotta love it.

Sometimes a little lesson, second set of eyes on a problem, or a new idea is exactly what you need to fix something…
02/10/2026

Sometimes a little lesson, second set of eyes on a problem, or a new idea is exactly what you need to fix something…

02/10/2026

I am taking pre orders for the supplement in her tool kit. She used it at the NFR on that horse too. Yall need this.
I’m downloading a YouTube video I will send you all with info. Waiting as it’s taking forever to load.
It’s called Velocity. $239 32oz lasts approx 2 months, $68 8oz sample size last approx 2 weeks.
There is nothing like it, and there won’t be as this is patented.

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01/11/2026

Baby barrel horses. My favorite subject! Rip showed up here late November as a 3 year old. Levi Heckenlaible had him about 45 days and he was riding nice, really nice. So he came to me only with what Levi sent him with. Today he rode along to a jackpot and seen what “time slot” riding times are all about. He was pretty hesitant at first but was confident enough to lope around eventually, and handled it like a pro. I have high hopes for him because 2 young girls are praying he becomes the coolest. Kelli Sinclair Schonebaum. He’s off to a great start.

2 Burns saddles for sale. 1410 and a 1420. Mess age me for info please
01/10/2026

2 Burns saddles for sale. 1410 and a 1420. Mess age me for info please

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