Tina Spangler

TLC Barrels, Barrel Racing Coach

TLC Barrels talks about topics on horsemanship, barrel racing, polebending, and horse training with Tina Spangler. My whole life horses and barrel racing has been my passion. From 8 years old winning trophies and ribbons on my 1st welsh pony to my 1st NBHA 2D buckle won as an adult in Colorado in 1994 to my last buckle won 1D Senior NBHA Florida in 2019.After 27 years of professional training and competing, I pivoted to fulltime online coaching, private lessons, group lessons and all day clinics. Thank you for being apart of Team TLC. ❤️Blessed to love what I do. Tlcbarrels.com 🙏

Author

Tina Spangler

Category

Education

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Part 2 Barrel Racing Etiquette 11.10.2020

Part 2 common courtesy

Barrel Racing Etiquette Part 1 11.10.2020

If your new to barrel racing or just do not know I discuss some common courtesy rules in the barrel racing/rodeo world.

Part 3 TLC Drills for improvement of performance and connection 10.10.2020

Drills to help improve your skills as team

Part 2 TLC Drills to improve performance & connection 10.10.2020

How to improve connection and competition

TLC Drills to Improve Performance & Connection Part 1 of 3 10.10.2020

I talk about the drills I use for open and novice horses. Part 1 of 3

Paralyzed Barrel Racer wins at top level! 07.10.2020

Paralyzed Barrel Racer competes and wins with top competition!

Anticipation Good and Bad 04.10.2020

Are you aware of anticipation?

Rate and whoa needed 30.09.2020

How to get more whoa and rate on your horse.

Bonding with your horse! Mindset and setting goals! 28.09.2020

Does your horse run off or want to spend time with you? Calm your nerves, calm theirs, spend time bonding, and make a 5 things I love list!!!!

How to warm up a free runner or hot horse and a laid back push type horse 20.09.2020

Warm up strategy. Mental game.

Basics & foundation needed before barrels & handling your horse & your nerves 16.09.2020

Having a solid foundation is a must before barrel training and hauling.

#1 issue in competition is riders not separating rate and turn cues 09.09.2020

Learn how to communicate correct

Why your thoughts and words mater! 01.09.2020

Your mental words you tell yourself can make or break you in competition and in life.

Save thousands on training and wasted time. 01.09.2020

Learn how to train yourself.

Pattern for Barrels, Hauling & Seasoning 28.08.2020

This segment I share my ideas on how I pattern the barrel horse. How I start hauling for exposure, exhibitions and entering. As well as setting goals.

Part 2 Common Problems & TLC solutions 27.08.2020

Slicing barrels, blowing out wide, no whoa going home, perfecting timing in competition, secret to shaving off a half of second and enjoy the journey.

Rider's Cues. When & how to use them. 27.08.2020

5 main cues when to use and how in training and competition.

FEEL when you ride 25.08.2020

There is an order or sequence of events when you ride and you must feel it. Reward the right answer and correct the wrong one.

Common Barrel Pattern Problems with TLC Solutions part 1 18.08.2020

Shoulder or hit barrels, no rate, duck barrels, rubber neck & swing hind end...TLC solutions part 1

Dry Work & Drills 11.08.2020

Do you know the difference between dry work & drills and their importance?

Mental Toughness 05.08.2020

This episode I will share my top 10 ways to get mentally ready to compete!

Alleyway Issues 05.08.2020

Tina discusses alleyway issues 5 main reasons and how to fix them.

TLC Barrels with Tina Spangler 05.08.2020

Welcome, I will be sharing my training and competition tips. I will cover everything from ground work, teaching basics, how to pattern for barrels & poles, common problems & solutions, dry work, drills, hauling, adding speed, seasoning, care, nutrition and more. Enjoy my podcast.

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