Live stream preview
What does a good handle look like, and what does a bad handle look like in heading? Jake Barnes breaks down the kind of runs to make on each different type of steer and why.
Cast
Up Next in Heading Handle
-
Handcuffing Yourself and Handle
If you feed too much from between your hands, you can handcuff yourself and cause the loop to not get all the way to the steer. On the heel side, you have to keep your hands in the correct position also to be able to see your steer and catch two feet.
-
Letting Your Heel Horse Work
Balancing control and corrections with trust in your horse is a challenge plenty of heelers face. Patrick Smith describes how pulling through the turn negatively affects your roping and your horsemanship.