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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How to Roll the Spurs and Lift a Rope Horse’s Rib Cage
In this instructional session, Miles Baker and Ty Benson demonstrate what it truly means to roll the spurs and how to use them correctly when developing a young rope horse. Rather than kicking or overusing pressure, they explain how proper spur timing and placement should encourage softness, resp...
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What Are Your Main Goals While Warming Up?
In this foundational training session, Ty Benson and Miles Baker break down their main objectives while warming up a 2-year-old rope horse. Before any advanced work begins, their first priority is mental connection—making sure the young horse is present, focused, and tuned in to the rider.
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How a Rope Horse Should Carry Themselves
In this horsemanship-focused session, Miles Baker answers an important question in rope horse training: How do you want your horse to carry themselves?
Baker explains the difference between a horse being behind the bridle versus hiding from it, and why true self-carriage comes from engagement—no...
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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...
