Blane Cox
4 Seasons
Blane Cox is a seasoned tie-down roper known for his precision, horsemanship, and deep understanding of developing and maintaining top-tier rope horses. A respected competitor at the professional level, Cox blends technical skill with a thoughtful, methodical approach to both training and competition. Whether he’s starting a green horse, preparing one for the Cinch Timed Event Championship, or breaking down equipment preferences and roping mechanics, Cox brings a practical, no-nonsense teaching style that resonates with ropers at all levels. His ability to communicate the "why" behind every move makes him a go-to resource for anyone serious about improving their tie-down game.
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04:18Episode 1Blane's Training Journey
Episode 1
Blane Cox shares how he started training horses as a teenager—beginning with his first colt at 16—and the lessons he’s learned ever since. From colts that went on to the NFR to the everyday trial and error of horsemanship, Cox explains why he still sees himself as a student of the horse.
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14:42Episode 2Warm-Up on a Green Calf Horse
Episode 2
Blane Cox works with a green calf roping horse he started himself—one that’s only got about a month of roping under his belt. One of this colt’s challenges is consistency with the rope; every day feels like starting fresh. In this session, Blane walks us through how he gets the freshness out, est...
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Practice Session on a Finished Rodeo Horse
Episode 3
Blane Cox tunes up his main mount, Zanna—a 16-year-old mare and proven rodeo horse. Since he only ropes on her once a week, this session is all about staying sharp. He focuses on scoring, maintaining position on the calf, and makes a few breakaway runs.
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17:35Episode 4Building Confidence on the Dummy Sled
Episode 4
In this session, Blane Cox this session, Blane Cox takes things slow and steady as he works with an ex-reining horse transitioning into a calf roping role. He focuses on staying relaxed, maintaining position, and keeping the horse comfortable and confident while tracking the dummy sled.ox works o...
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Tuning Up “Leon” for the Cinch Timed Event Championship
Episode 5
In this session, Blane Cox preps “Leon” for Clayton Haass to ride at the Cinch Timed Event Championship. He puts the gelding through fast-paced runs, focusing on timing, control, and keeping him sharp before heading to the Lazy E.
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Practice Session Before the Cinch Timed Event Championship
Episode 6
In this session, Blane Cox preps his 11-year-old mare "Kit" ahead of the Cinch Timed Event Championship at the Lazy E. Known for getting a little lazy, Kit gets a tune-up focused on moving her feet quicker and tightening up her timing. Blane identifies her weak spots and fine-tunes their run to g...
