2nd Barrel Problem

[sugarchicsix]

I have a 9 year old Impressive mare that i bought about 3 years ago.  When i first got her, she wasn't finished, but well on her way...so i did just that!  I ran her during my sophomore year of high school rodeo after she was seasoned.  she was absolutely amazing on big or small patterns hard or deep ground, and brought home a check and buckle every weekend!  Then all of a sudden on one run she ducked the second barrel!! it seriously came out of no where! i hadn't changed anything (tack, position, ect.)  Well, since then i have gotten her to stop ducking the second barrel, but now she will not run to that barrel. she'll run to 1st and 3rd and home, but not to 2nd.  i have tried almost everything (giving her time off, running by the second barrel, changing bits, EVERYTHING)  This mare has soooooo much potential!!!! i have worked on this problem for about 2 years now and nothing has worked!I absolutely love her and would hate for her to sit around and do nothing...i am thinking of making her a breakaway or calf horse, but before i do i was wondering if you had any suggestions (god knows i've asked everyone else!!) Thank you!
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You should probably switch your horse to the opposite direction and see if that will resolve your problem.
Martha Wright

I have tried going the other way. This worked for about 3 runs (if even that)...thanks for your advice!!  Anything else would help!

Maggie