Clay O’Brien Cooper explains the way heel ropes are tied and the importance of understanding how to care for a rope in all climates.
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Roping and Aging Full Practice Sessio...
Jake Barnes and Clay O’Brien Cooper are in their 60s, and they’re figuring out the best way to maximize their time in the arena to balance their health, longevity, horses and roping ability. This practice session is a mix of speeds of steers, horned cattle and muleys and great trainer lead steers...
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Monitoring Your Horse During a Practi...
Clay O'Brien Cooper is constantly monitoring how his horse is feeling throughout a practice session and adjusting his practice and his game plan based on the responsiveness he's feeling. He talks about how he evaluates and tests his horse in a practice session.
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Addressing Spooking in the Practice Pen
Jake Barnes and Clay O'Brien Cooper share expectations for young horses and the way they handle spooking and flightiness in the practice pen.
