In this candid discussion, Jake Barnes and Clay O’Brien Cooper tackle one of team roping’s most talked-about topics—the crossfire rule. From how it’s judged to how much the sport has evolved, they share honest thoughts on what they see happening in today’s arena.

Jake and Clay reflect on watchi...

In this conversation, Jake Barnes shares his honest take on investing in good horses and building a career through consistency, not risk. He explains why every successful roper credits their horse, how he’s always taken a conservative approach to buying and training, and what it means to make the...

In this practice session, Jake Barnes and Clay O’Brien Cooper switch things up—Jake rides a 7-year-old who hasn’t had a full year of roping yet, while Clay’s on a 6-year-old green horse. Together, they break down each run, how the muleys handled, and how their horses responded to different cattle...

Team roping legends Jake Barnes and Clay O’Brien Cooper put their experience to work on a diverse set of muley cattle and short horned steers—each one broke in a little differently and presenting unique challenges in the run. This practice session focuses on adjusting to the feel of each steer, m...

Seven-time World Champion Jake Barnes says he’s no rope guru, BUT the guy knows a thing or two about catching horns. In this video, he explains how he adjusts his rope for different scenarios—like the size of cattle, the score, the pace of the jackpot and more.

All too often, head horses learn to get away from their rider by spinning their hips out in the box. But that problem has a solution, and Jake Barnes explains how he addresses it.

Jake Barnes talks through how he bangs the back gate to loosen a head horse and why.

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.

Jake Barnes prioritizes horse performance above all else. But he's learned a thing or two about how conformation can affect performance.

How you hold your head rope affects your swing. Jake Barnes shows you the correct way to hold your loop and your slack to get the most effective swing and delivery.

Are you getting a figure-8 in your swing? Here's how to hold and swing the team rope correctly to avoid a figure-8 in your loop.

The tension you keep between your left and right hands has a lot to do with your tip control and your delivery. In this video, Jake Barnes talks about how to determine the right amount of tension between your hands when heading.

The tip of a rope generates the power in your swing. Jake Barnes addresses the problem of not being able to feel the tip of your rope and how to fix it.

Getting your saddle in the right spot, and staying safe in the process, is an often-overlooked element of team roping.

What NOT to do in the roping pen.

You need to practice putting yourself in high-pressure situations in the practice pen. Here's the way to practice for the Ariat World Series of Team Roping Finale.

What's the best way to log a horse and teach the face? Jake Barnes explains teaching facing by logging a head horse and the dry work needed before you start.

What's the best way to log a horse and teach the face? Jake Barnes explains teaching facing by logging a head horse and the dry work needed before you start.

Jake Barnes and Clay O'Brien Cooper ride almost-ready-to-rodeo green horses through a windy practice session.

There are two reasons ropers miss slow cattle, and in this video, Jake Barnes addresses these reasons and how to fix them.

Can you feel the tip of your rope? What does that even mean? Jake Barnes breaks down what feeling the tip of your rope truly means.

How should you stand when you rope the dummy, and what should your posture look like? In this video, Jake Barnes explains the ideal body position for heading.

With horned cattle prices high, how can you make muleys work in your practice pen? Jake Barnes and Clay Cooper have been roping muleys for decades, and in this video Barnes breaks down how they help him and his horses.