Jake Barnes

Jake Barnes

4 Seasons

Learn Jake Barnes' no-nonsense path to success. He has built a multi-million-dollar career out of sheer grit and talent, and at Roping.com, he’s here to pass that try on to you. Barnes is the man at building a practice plan that takes you to the pay window. Barnes is a legendary figure in team roping, celebrated for his exceptional skills and competitive achievements. As a two-time World Champion Header, he has also earned 18 qualifications for the National Finals Rodeo (NFR) and boasts multiple All-Around titles. Barnes shares his extensive knowledge through instructional videos that cover roping techniques and mental preparation, providing invaluable guidance for ropers at all levels.

Jake Barnes
  • Head Horse Preference

    Episode 1

    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.

  • The End of a Run

    Episode 2

    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

  • Dialing In a New Horse

    Episode 3

    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.