Will your head horse like a roller bit? Jake Barnes talks through the benefits of using a ported bit with a roller in the middle and explains why his head horse prefers it.
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Head Horse Preference
What kind of head horse should a ready-to-compete roper be looking for? Jake Barnes talks about the type of rope horse he needs and the attributes he wants in one.
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The End of a Run
The way your horse finishes a run in the practice pen can affect the way he pulls across the pen in competition. Jake Barnes talks through how you should finish your run at home so your horse stays strong in competition
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Dialing In a New Horse
When World Champion Jake Barnes is analyzing a new horse, and in doing so he ropes a pen of steers and breaks it down run by run, talking about how he's feeling the head horse's responsiveness to his cues. He demonstrates how he wants the horse to work and how he wants him to score.
