Tapping Into the Horse's Mind
Developing Rope Horse Prospects with Miles Baker & Ty Benson
•
11m
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 shift signals a new stage in the horse’s progression. Benson dives into the process of moving a colt from a snaffle to a curb bit, emphasizing the importance of patience and giving the horse time to understand the change.
The two also demonstrate how they properly warm up a young horse that’s been sitting, focusing on moving every part of the body and ensuring softness and responsiveness before going to work. Benson stresses the importance of “tapping into their mind” first—getting the horse’s feet moving, gaining full body control, and building mental focus before adding pressure.
Up Next in Developing Rope Horse Prospects with Miles Baker & Ty Benson
-
Inside a Practice Session: Miles Bake...
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.
... -
Ty Benson on Becoming “The 2-Year-Old...
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...
-
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...
