Caleb Smidt explains how he's chosen his loop size and how it fits his style. He discusses the advantages and disadvantages of different sizes plus how to adjust the loop mid-run. Smidt likes the eye to stay near the top of the calf's neck throughout the run and explains how a larger loop can get ropers in trouble.
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Adjusting Knot Rope Length with Caleb...
Caleb Smidt, the 2022 world champion calf roper, explains why he likes a longer knot rope when teaching a horse to get in the ground and take the jerk well.
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Tie-Down Roper's Left Hand
2022 World Champion Caleb Smidt talks through how he positions a horse with his left hand in certain situations, and why the left hand is so important in setting a run up for success. He covers common mistakes that come with going on autopilot with the left hand and what ropers can do to stay in-...
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Pulling Your Slack
2022 World Champion Caleb Smidt goes over his two-step process how to best pull slack, making things efficient and clean. He explains how a bigger loop can get both horse and rider in a wreck with too much slack to pull efficiently.
