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 solid
- The art of handling horns, half-head, and neck catches
- How neck catches teach balance and improve runs
- Strategies to slow the run down for headers and healers
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