okay next year i want to get my horse trained enough to do speed events for my equestrian team1what do I need for the clover-leaf one? -shes an arabian-2.where can I get it?3.how do I train her if I only have one barrel at my barn?-cant get more4how can i get her to stop just staring at it like something is going to pop out?5.What's a good time?6.What bit should I use?
Alloy is great for one thingMaking a gun lighter to carry aroundIf it was something I was going to shoot substantial amounts of ammo through, I would stick with a caliber that is a bit lower pressure-wiseNo +P ever! You can expect about half the life a steel frame would give youThere are many 1911's in 38 Super with alloy framesHow many are shot out is another matterPersonally, I really wouldn't worry about it unless you are burning through more than say 100 rounds a monthEven at that, it should be 15 or 20 years before you would have to worry about it If it's going to be a competition gun, ditch the alloy frame in favor of a steel oneThe added weight will help minimize muzzle climb.
Aluminum might be corrosive resistant but it is softer than a stainless steel frameIt might be possible to shoot .38 super regular loads through it but any .38 super + P might cause a catastrophic failure of the weaponJust my opinion.
Well you have to take your pick from two solutions: One get a steel frame which is heavier but stronger and can handle higher pressure loads, or an aluminum which is lighter but of a lower strengthWhat loads are you putting through it, how much are you using it, basic things like thatIf you are constantly going to be shooting high powered loads through it, go with steel, if you are only going to use it as a race gun, still go with steel, aluminum is crap it deforms and decreases accuracy and jams much more often then steel.
1The clover leaf pattern is consistant with barrel racing, if thats what you meanYou need a western barrel racing saddle, and bridleYou can have a breast collar if you want, but i don't use one 2You need 3 barrels set up in a clover leaf pattern, you can find barrels at any farmers supplies stores, or just ask aroundYou can find any decent barrel racing tack at a tack store 3Technically you don't need barrels for practice at home or around the barn, cause im sure at your equestrian team will have real barrels at there practiceAt home i use trash cans, either tall plastic ones or aluminum ones, they do just the same thing and they work great for beginners4You have to show her that theres nothing to fear from themstop in front of them and give her all the time she needs until she decides to move forwardPractice is key, you need to walk the pattern over a million times before you can move up to a trot, she needs to be able to walk the pattern over by herself with no direction from you before you can add speed 5Depending on who your running for, 4H a good time is around 15 seconds cause its a smaller course, and NBHA 16 or 17 because its a bigger pattern 6Any bit will work but i find the most proggressive in a regular snaffle bit but i use a hackamore and its the best piece i've used so far!
