Inside the Relentless Remuda
4 Seasons
Step inside the training program partnership of 26X World Champion Trevor Brazile and renowned horse trainer Miles Baker as they raise and train top-level performance horses. From groundwork to colt-starting to futurity practice sessions and everything in between, this playlist gives exclusive access to what it takes to make great rope horses.
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Trevor Brazile's Secret to Battling In-Arena Nerves
Episode 1
Does Trevor Brazile still get nervous, even after $7 million in earnings and 26 gold buckles? Yes, yes he does. It's how he deals with them that sets him apart.
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03:03Episode 2
The Short-Round Mentality
Episode 2
Trevor Brazile has been in a short round or two. In this video, he talks through how he prepares himself mentally for a high-pressure situation and thinks through jackpot scenarios that require him to use his head as much as his rope.
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03:46Episode 3
Breakawaying on a Head Horse
Episode 3
Using a breakaway rope is a reliable way to keep your head horse running to the cow and staying straight.
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05:15Episode 4
Protecting Your Rope Horse Investment
Episode 4
Keeping a horse working isn't just a matter of winning. With the skyrocketing price of rope horses, making sure your horse stays solid is the best way to protect your financial investment. In this video, Trevor Brazile and Miles Baker analyze how that works in the rope horse business.
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07:04Episode 5
Reinforcing Respect in the Bridle
Episode 5
Consistent, small cues are critical in a rope horse program. Trevor Brazile and Miles Baker explain how they reinforce their cues and how they insure their horses are listening.
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10:32Episode 6
Switchenders
Episode 6
Some horses are more natural in the heading, while others excel in the heeling. In young horses, it's not always easy to know which way a horse should go. Trevor Brazile and Miles Baker like to head and heel on their green horses to help them develop and to figure out where they belong.
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09:38Episode 7
Controlling Controllables
Episode 7
In team roping, perfection can hold you back. Growing through imperfection is what makes you a better winner, says Trevor Brazile and Miles Baker.
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02:53Episode 8
Handling a Dragger
Episode 8
Keeping a dragging steer moving is key to helping your heeler rope two feet. Trevor Brazile and Miles Baker break down how they manage the roping and riding on a dragger.
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Physically Preparing Different Styles of Horses
Episode 9
Reiners, cutters, cow horses and running bred horses all require different workout regimens and warm-ups. Here is how Trevor Brazile and Miles Baker prepare each different type of horse for competition.
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03:37Episode 10
Adding Speed to a Cow Horse
Episode 10
Most team ropers are riding cow-bred horses, and they often write in asking Trevor Brazile how to add speed to them and keep them running to the cow. In this video, Brazile and Miles Baker break down how they get the most out of their cow-bred horses.
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02:04Episode 11
Facing on Young Horses
Episode 11
Miles Baker demonstrates how he reinforces Keeping your horse’s shoulders moving.
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05:32Episode 12
Holding the Saddle Horn or Cocking the Rope
Episode 12
Are you faster when you cock your rope in the corner or when you hold the saddle horn? Trevor Brazile and Miles Baker analyze their swings from each position and talk through which is best.
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Should You Cock Your Rope at the Ariat World Series Finale
Episode 13
Things happen fast at the Ariat World Series of Team Roping Finale. Are you better off cocking your rope for a fast first swing, or holding the saddle horn out of the box? Trevor Brazile and Miles Baker pass along their experience and opinion.
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04:50Episode 14
What You Should Expect From A Colt Starter
Episode 14
What do Trevor Brazile and Miles Baker want colt starters to do with young horses? How much time should a colt starter spend on a young horse? And what basic skills does a colt need?
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01:14Episode 15
Making a New Partner Work
Episode 15
Partner swapping can be detrimental to your roping, and Trevor Brazile talks through why that is and how you can make adjustments if you need to swap.
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04:57Episode 16
Blending Styles in a Partnership
Episode 16
Headers and heelers spend time figuring out their run, and sometimes they make adjustments on the fly. Trevor Brazile and Miles Baker talk through how those adjustments are made mid-run, and who needs to make those adjustments.
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01:04Episode 17
Benefits of Riding a Cowboy-Type Horse
Episode 17
Trevor Brazile has a tough horse in the barn that’s broke to death and makes his job fun. He talks about why here.
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The Types of Runs That Keep Young Horses Solid
Episode 18
Trevor Brazile and Miles Baker have a young horse with fancy footwork in the face, and in this video they describe the type of runs they’re making on him to keep him solid.
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02:46Episode 19
Developing a Corner on Young Head Horses
Episode 19
Making a willing young horse solid involves riding your horse under your swing and keeping him moving forward through the corner. Miles Baker talks through building forgiveness into his program to keep his young horses liking their jobs.
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04:59Episode 20
Managing Your Horse's Mind
Episode 20
Every horse has different abilities, both mentally and physically. In this video, Trevor Brazile and Miles Baker use a 4-year-old mare as an example of how they modify their training to fit each individual’s temperament and abilities. In this video they demonstrate scoring, breakaway roping and m...
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02:00Episode 21
Holding Your Horse's Hips in Place
Episode 21
Trevor Brazile is never done learning, and luckily he has Miles Baker around to provide insights when he sees a hole in his horsemanship. In this video, Baker coaches Brazile through a slight adjustment to his body position to better control his horse’s hips.