 Billie
McNamara--Barrel Racing
Billie McNamara has been riding and competing in barrel racing
events for 15 years, a member of several very competitive saddle
clubs in Southern Georgia, along with the National Barrel Horse
Association and Deep Dixie Association. She has won championships
for Barrel Racing and Pole Bending four consecutive years at three
saddle clubs along with saddles, blankets, buckles, and money from
the saddle clubs, NBHA, and Deep Dixie Association, as well as Open
Shows. While competing in the NBHA in Georgia, she qualified for the
State Championships and World Championship show in the 1D and 2D
divisions with her barrel horse, Thai.
Philosphy:
Her philosophy is that in barrel racing, it isn't just about
running fast, you need a solid foundation on your horse before
adding speed. You do not need to rely on equipment to deal with a
problem, but rather going back and fixing it. Not every barrel horse
needs a barrel racing bit, less is more. Make a solid foundation
now, so you don't have holes in your training later.
Experience:
In
addition to competing herself, she also helps other riders with their
passion of barrel racing. She has trained several top NBHA horses and
riders in the southern states. As well as coaching and training for
barrel racing, she writes articles for a Maine magazine as well as
several online magazines all designed around her successful training
program. After moving to Maine from Georgia she offers coaching and
training services and often does clinics for beginners and her favorite,
Problem Solving clinics.
Billie’s clinics are based on the foundation of barrel racing and
starting your horse out correctly. She takes time with each student to
help them recognize their own and their horses abilities. Barrel racing
is a fast sport that demands quick thinking, and a teacher to help you
learn the correct rapid responses. As well at clinics for beginner
riders, she does Problem Solving clinics for barrel racers that are
stuck in a rut with an issue they have been having with their horse.
From refusing the gate to cutting seconds off their runs, Billie can
help other racers through their problems.
Billie offers coaching and training in barrel racing
and information can be obtained from her at
brrlrcer3@maine.rr.com or
her website,
www.barrelraceinmaine.com
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