“Practice doesn’t make perfect. Perfect practice makes perfect.” In this video brought to you by Lone Star Ropes, Patrick Smith explains some of the most common mistakes ropers make when roping the Smarty Pipes—and how to fix them. “I think it’s really important that you rope the dummy on the ground, but I think it’s also really important that you do it correctly because some of the worst habits that are created for your roping are created on the ground.”
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Horseback Dummy Drills
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Smarty Drill to Gain Respect and Control
Joseph Harrison demonstrates a drill he uses on the Smarty sled to maximize respect and control in a heel horse.
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Consistent Cues on the Smarty
Joseph Harrison explains how critical consistent cues are for heel horses—whether it's on the Smarty sled or live cattle.
