Breakaway Box Work & Scoring

Breakaway Box Work & Scoring

The "Breakaway Box Work & Scoring" video series focuses on crucial techniques for mastering breakaway roping starts. Led by top professionals, the series covers essential skills, including how to effectively score, manage your horse’s behavior in the box, and utilize drills for optimal performance. Viewers will gain insights into patience, timing, and the mental aspects of scoring, ensuring a solid foundation for both beginners and experienced ropers. This comprehensive resource enhances understanding and execution, preparing participants for success in the competitive arena.

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Breakaway Box Work & Scoring
  • Throttle Across the Line

    What does throttling across the line mean and how is it an advantage? Lari Dee Guy and Hope Thompson explain throttling across the line to pace the calf.

  • Sitting After a Run

    After a run, Lari Dee Guy likes to sit still to give her horse more confidence. Lari Dee walks through what she does after a run to help build up a low-confidence mare.

  • To Run or to Score?

    In the practice pen, which calves should you run and which should you run? Lari Dee Guy and Hope Thompson explain their method for picking which calves to run and which to score.

  • Squeezing Out of the Corner

    Using your feet and squeezing as you leave the corner keeps you in rhythm with your horse. Lari Dee Guy and Hope Thompson explain how to squeeze coming out of the corner to catch the stride of her horse.

  • Roping for Yourself and Overcoming Box Problems

    In this practice session on one of Lowman's best horses, "Boots," she practices for herself through the live cattle session. Lowman also explains the various tips that have helped her get her horses standing relaxed and staying focused in the corner. Lowman talks through her scoring and how she s...

  • Patience in the Corner

    Having patience in your scoring under pressure is key as breakaway roping gets tougher and tougher. Top young gun Aspen Miller has ice in her veins, and she explains how she sees her start without panicking.

  • Scoring Details on Sensitive Horses

    Not every horse scores the same, and figuring each one out takes a lot of time in the box. Lari Dee Guy explains one of her tougher-to-score breakaway mounts.

  • Scoring Changes That Pay Off

    Lari Dee Guy and Aspen Miller break down the changes that Aspen has been working on with her horse to feel light in her hand to get the best score.

  • Mental Mistakes Scoring

    Scoring right every time is nearly impossible. Lari Dee Guy and Aspen Miller break down a mental mistake Miller made in her start and talk about how she could avoid that mistake in the future.

  • Finding Release in the Corner with a Walk Score

    A walk-score can be a huge asset to a breakaway roper training a green horse. Linsay Sumpter demonstrates a walk score on a young horse.

  • Executing the Walk Score Correctly

    Walk-scoring can help you float your breakaway horses across the line and throttle when needed. Linsay Sumpter demonstrates when and how to walk-score correctly.

  • Scoring Backing Up

    Scoring while backing up can help keep a horse's feet moving freely in the box and provide a release in the corner. Linsay Sumpter talks about how to score backing up correctly and when you should use this drill.

  • Opening Your Own Gate

    Shelby Boisjoli has a unique way of scoring in the practice pen with a delayed timer. She explains how that changes her scoring game for the better.

  • Linsay Sumpter: Scoring on a Green Horse

    Linsay Sumpter explains how to score on a green horse to give them confidence. She works on training her green horses to leave off her hand.

  • Linsay Sumpter: Walk-Scoring on a Green Horse

    Scoring exerises are great to keep a horse listening to you. Linsay Sumpter breaks down how she likes to walk-score on a green horse.

  • Erin Johnson: Scoring

    The start in a breakaway roping run is critical. That is why scoring is something breakaway ropers should work on in the practice pen. Erin Johnson breaks down how to score a breakaway roping horse.

  • Getting the Start to Set Up Your Run

    The start can be tricky. Sometimes you're late. Sometimes you're early. Bethanie Shofner explains how she worked on getting the start during the ProRodeo season.

  • Finding the Calf with Your Rope

    WPRA World Champion Hope Thompson talks through what she means by finding your calf with your rope and how that can address scoring issues, and she demonstrates the drill she does to achieve that.

  • Finding the Calf with Your Rope 6654

    WPRA World Champion Hope Thompson talks through what she means by finding your calf with your rope and how that can address scoring issues, and she demonstrates the drill she does to achieve that.

  • Compete When You Score

    "Compete when you score" is a new mantra around the Rafter L Ranch. Lari Dee Guy and Shelby Boisjoli explain what the phrase means and how they apply the concept in their practices sessions.