Clay Smith
2 Seasons
This playlist features two-time World Champion team roper Clay Smith, known for his success in the ProRodeo circuit, where he won back-to-back titles in 2018 and 2019. In these videos, Clay breaks down roping fundamentals, including key techniques like dummy roping, controlling angles, and refining your swing. The series provides ropers of all levels with detailed instruction on handling horns and improving on horseback and on the ground.
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02:10Episode 1
Dummy Roping Routine
Episode 1
Clay Smith says he uses the dummy to address any weaknesses in his game, and in this video he descri
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Full Horseback Dummy Roping Session with Clay Smith
Episode 2
Get into the practice pen at the Pitzer Ranch with Clay Smith has he walks a set of ropers of every level through a morning of practice on a ground-driven training dummy horseback.
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1:00:17Episode 3
Full Ground Dummy Roping Session
Episode 3
Get a full dummy roping lesson from two-time World Champion Clay Smith, straight from the Pitzer Ranch indoor arena. Smith covers roping big and small horns, identifies swing fundamentals and dos and don'ts of a team roper's swing. Smith also adjusts the swings of students in this clinic, sponsor...
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Controlling Your Left Hand Roping the Dummy
Episode 4
Where you place your left hand matters when you're roping the dummy, helping keep your horse's head out of the way while also helping keep you from handcuffing yourself with your rope.
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Understanding Angles When Reaching on the Dummy
Episode 5
Where you stand around your roping dummy dictates the angle you swing and deliver your rope. In this video, Clay goes over the angles necessary when reaching.
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04:42Episode 6
Reaching Fundamentals
Episode 6
Reaching can increase your ability to make a run work when everything isn't perfect. To do it right, you've got to practice hard on the dummy, and World Champion Clay Smith explains how to shorten the margin of error.
