Heeling
9 Seasons
Dive deep into the fundamentals of heeling in team roping with our instructional video collection, led by a lineup of coaches including Clay O'Brien Cooper, Rickey Green, Miles Baker, Joseph Harrison, Dakota Kirchenschlager and more. Our video library is organized into distinct subcategories, each designed to enhance your heeling skills:
Fundamentals: Build a strong foundation in heeling with comprehensive lessons on the core principles and techniques essential for success in team roping.
Dummy Work: Practice your heeling technique with purpose and precision using dummy work exercises that help you refine your accuracy and consistency.
Box Work & Scoring: Heel horses don’t get as much focused instruction in the box as head horses, but the way they stand and leave is still important for good position and timing down the arena.
Swing: Learn the nuances of achieving a balanced and effective swing, optimizing your chances of making precise catches during roping runs.
Delivery: Explore the mechanics of delivering your loop accurately and efficiently, enhancing your ability to rope the steer's hind legs consistently.
Dallying: Discover the intricacies of dallying, including proper technique and timing, to secure your catch and keep your fingers.
Stopping: Gain insights into stopping your horse effectively, maintaining control, and setting up the ideal shot for successful heeling.
Corner Work: Control your horse through the corner with proper position and spacing, ensuring you're in the right spot to execute flawless heel shots in various arena scenarios.
Position and Timing: Fine-tune your positioning and timing skills, crucial for achieving a higher catch percentage, better horsemanship and a more controlled run.
Our video collection offers a comprehensive and detailed exploration of these critical heeling subcategories, with guidance from world-class coaches who share their decades of experience and championship-winning strategies. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned heeler, our instructional videos will help you refine your skills, gain confidence, and excel in the exciting world of team roping. Start learning from the best today to elevate your heeling game to new heights.
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Measuring, Swinging and Feeding Your Rope
Episode 1
Jake Barnes explains how a newer roper can measure out their spoke and loop and how to feed their rope.
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05:44Episode 2
Heeling Theory
Episode 2
American Champ Ryan Motes explains his theories on heeling and competition to Key Card members at the 2022 US Finals.
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01:05Episode 3
Tip Control
Episode 3
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05:36Episode 4
The Bottom Strand
Episode 4
The key to a heel loop that catches two feet is the delivery of the bottom strand. Clay O'Brien Cooper explains the importance of using the bottom strand of your rope.
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Heeling Practice on the Sawhorse- How and Why
Episode 5
Heeling the sawhorse has been a part of Clay O'Brien Cooper's regime for years. In this video, Clay explains how to rope the sawhorse and why it's so important.
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How To Get Your Bottom Strand On The Ground [CC]
Episode 6
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01:36Episode 7
A Heeler's Rein Length
Episode 7
The difference between the tension on the left and right rein can affect the way a heel horse works through the corner. Seven-time World Champion Clay O'Brien Cooper talks about how he balances the feel in the bridle reins on each horse
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00:51Episode 8
Tip At The Target Going Down The Pen
Episode 8
Lock in your target early in your run. This can help you be ready to throw fast, even though you can track up if needed. Swinging at your target is key to staying focused.
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01:19Episode 9
How To Avoid Missing The Left Leg [CC]
Episode 9
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01:54Episode 10
Heel Loop Size
Episode 10
How big of a heel loop should you use? Joseph Harrison explains how the size of your loop depends on your style.
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00:54Episode 11
Advantages of Heeling
Episode 11
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01:05Episode 12
A Tip For Heelers
Episode 12
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02:58Episode 13
Loop and Coil Size
Episode 13
How do you measure out your loop and coil size? Clay O'Brien Cooper has mastered the heel loop with these sizing suggestions.
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The Biggest Mistake Heelers Make: Tip to Target
Episode 14
What's the biggest mistake heelers make? Not directing their tip to their target. Wesley Thorp explains how to correct that.
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Coming Dec 3101:15Episode 15
Control Your Slack
Episode 15
It can be hard to stay aggressive with your slack on good, medium steers. One way to make your times faster, without sacrificing consistency, is to handle your slack in these situations.
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Coming Dec 3104:51Episode 16
The Mechanics of The Loop
Episode 16
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03:28Episode 17
Prioritize Fundamentals
Episode 17
Aaron Tsinigine talks to ropers at the WAR Clinic about how to put his fundamentals first when heeling.
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Coming Dec 3101:52Episode 18
What To Look At When Heeling
Episode 18
Find your target in the heeling with Patrick Smith.
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Coming Dec 3104:12Episode 19
Getting On Your Horse
Episode 19
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03:19Episode 20
Throwback: Jake Barnes' Team Roping Basics
Episode 20
Seven-time World Champion Jake Barnes talks about the basics of team roping in a 2007 interview with Spin To Win.