Horse Quirks, Scoring, and Muley Practice
Barnes & Cooper: Inside the Practice Pen
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22m
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
- Why maintaining attitude after a miss matters most
- The value of practicing up close and roping muley steers
- How rhythm and timing in cattle movement guide better shots
Another installment in Barnes & Cooper: Inside the Practice Pen, this video offers practical horsemanship and roping tips straight from two Hall of Fame cowboys.
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