Developing Rope Horse Prospects with Miles Baker & Ty Benson
In this exclusive Roping.com series, Miles Baker and Ty Benson walk through what it really takes to develop young horses — starting with why the 2-year-old year matters most. From colt starting fundamentals to transitioning from a snaffle to a curb bit, they break down the small details that set a horse up for long-term success.
With insight from both the arena and the practice pen, this series shows how feel, timing, and thoughtful progression shape rope horse prospects for Miles Baker, Trevor Brazile, and Solo Select.
If you’re serious about raising the standard of your young rope horses, this playlist gives you a clear look at the foundation behind the finished product.
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Tapping Into the Horse's Mind
In this training session, Miles Baker rides a talented 3-year-old by Show Me The Buckles, while Ty Benson works another 3-year-old prospect, breaking down the next steps in developing young rope horses.
Baker explains when and why he transitions to riding a young horse one-handed, and how that s...
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Inside a Practice Session: Miles Baker on a 4-Year-Old by Valiant Hero
In this practice session, Miles Baker rides a talented 4-year-old mare by Valiant Hero, highlighting the traits that have made her one of his favorites in the program. From her strong speed index to her natural responsiveness to cattle, Baker walks through what separates this mare from the rest.
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Ty Benson on Becoming “The 2-Year-Old Guy”
Does Ty Benson embrace being known as “the 2-year-old guy”? In this conversation, Benson opens up about how he initially resisted the label—before realizing just how valuable and important that role truly is in today’s roping industry.
With increasing money in futurities and incentives, the 2-ye...
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Why the 2-Year-Old Year Matters Most
In this episode, Miles Baker steps away from competition to talk about why the 2-year-old year is the most important stage in developing a successful roping horse. With more money than ever available through futurities and roping incentives across the country, getting young horses started correct...
