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.
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Horse Personalities, Scoring, and Practicing on Muley Steers
Episode 1
Team roping training insights from Jake Barnes and Clay Cooper focus on managing horse quirks, scoring correctly, and using muley cattle to improve practice sessions.
Hall of Fame ropers Jake Barnes and Clay Cooper share stories and strategies from their decades in the arena—covering everything...
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Horse Quirks, Scoring, and Muley Practice
Episode 2
Jake Barnes and Clay Cooper share stories of quirky horses, the importance of scoring, and why practicing on muley cattle sharpens ropers of all levels.
They explain:
- How to handle horses with unique quirks and personalities
- Scoring tips and the cues that make a head horse leave the box
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Practicing for Your Horse & Neck Catches
Episode 3
Hall of Fame ropers Jake Barnes and Clay Cooper break down why practice should focus on your horse first and how to rope slow cattle and muley steers to build confidence and control.
They cover:
- Practicing for your horse vs. practicing for yourself
- Why slow cattle keep horses relaxed and ... -
Roping and Aging Full Practice Session with Jake Barnes and Clay O’Brien Cooper
Episode 4
Jake Barnes and Clay O’Brien Cooper are in their 60s, and they’re figuring out the best way to maximize their time in the arena to balance their health, longevity, horses and roping ability. This practice session is a mix of speeds of steers, horned cattle and muleys and great trainer lead steers...
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05:52Episode 5
Making Quality Runs in the Practice Pen
Episode 5
What makes a good practice, and how do you mentally approach your day in the practice pen? Jake Barnes lines out the elements ropers need to focus on in the practice pen to be successful.
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Practicing for the Ariat World Series of Team Roping Finale
Episode 6
You cannot be afraid to run at the barrier at the Ariat World Series of Team Roping Finale. Jake Barnes talks about how you should prepare to win and what sort of start you need.
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06:22Episode 7
Slow-Cattle Practice Session
Episode 7
Jake Barnes and Clay O'Brien Cooper talk through a windy practice session on two very green horses, roping exceptionally slow cattle and trying to maintain control.
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38:25Episode 8
Pre-BFI Practice Session
Episode 8
As Jake Barnes and Clay O'Brien Cooper prepared to make an appearance at the 2022 Resistol Reno Open, Roping.com got into the practice pen with these two legends to learn how they prepare for full-contact competition.
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03:20Episode 9
Addressing Spooking in the Practice Pen
Episode 9
Jake Barnes and Clay O'Brien Cooper share expectations for young horses and the way they handle spooking and flightiness in the practice pen.
