2022 World Champion Caleb Smidt explains how he sets up his logging sessions for success, from where he is in the arena to how he sharpens his horses' cues. He shows how to get horses to commit to backing and gives his tips on getting a horse to relax at the end of the rope.
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Essential Tie-Down Roping Gear
Caleb Smidt discusses his bits, keepers, strings, and why he doesn't like tight tie-downs on his horses. He gives the inside scoop on his library of jerk lines and the benefits of being able to play around with the jerk line on a horse. He also breaks down his reasoning on grass vs. poly ropes an...
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Calf Roper's Loop Size
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...
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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-...
