Barnes & Cooper: Inside the Practice Pen
A behind-the-scenes look at how Hall of Fame team ropers Jake Barnes and Clay Cooper approach practice, horsemanship, and mental preparation. Each video explores a different aspect of their training—from handling muley cattle to evaluating horses and refining timing.
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Horse Personalities, Scoring, and Practicing on Muley Steers
Team roping training insights from Jake Barnes and Clay Cooper focus on managing horse quirks, scoring correctly, and using muley cattle to improve practice sessions.
Hall of Fame ropers Jake Barnes and Clay Cooper share stories and strategies from their decades in the arena—covering everything...
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Horse Quirks, Scoring, and Muley Practice
Jake Barnes and Clay Cooper share stories of quirky horses, the importance of scoring, and why practicing on muley cattle sharpens ropers of all levels.
They explain:
- How to handle horses with unique quirks and personalities
- Scoring tips and the cues that make a head horse leave the box
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Practicing for Your Horse & Neck Catches
Hall of Fame ropers Jake Barnes and Clay Cooper break down why practice should focus on your horse first and how to rope slow cattle and muley steers to build confidence and control.
They cover:
- Practicing for your horse vs. practicing for yourself
- Why slow cattle keep horses relaxed and ...
