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, establishes focus, and sets the tone with a solid warm-up routine.
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Practice Session on a Finished Rodeo ...
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Building Confidence on the Dummy Sled
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 ...
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.
