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
  • Rodeo Responsibilities

    Episode 1

    Jake Barnes and Clay O'Brien Cooper talk about how they split up responsibilities on the rodeo trail throughout their careers. 

  • Partnership Struggles: Jake and Clay Get Real About Partnership

    Episode 2

    There are ups and downs to every partnership, and Jake Barnes and Clay O'Brien Cooper weren't immune to partner problems. In this exclusive interview, Barnes and Cooper talk about the struggles they ran into in their partnership over the last four decades.

  • Long vs. Short Game Evolution

    Episode 3

    How did the reaching game develop? And who was responsible? Jake Barnes and Clay O'Brien Cooper discuss the evolution of heading.

  • Are Kaleb Driggers and Junior Nogueira the Greatest Team of THIS Generation?

    Episode 4

    Are Kaleb Driggers and Junior Nogueira the greatest team of this generation of team ropers? Jake Barnes and Clay O'Brien Cooper weigh in.

  • Breaking It Down: Understanding Every Aspect of the Run

    Episode 5

    Jake Barnes and Clay O'Brien Cooper are master analyzers of the sport of team roping. Why do they like to break things down so much, and how do they best analyze each run?

  • The Elusive 8th Gold Buckle

    Episode 6

    How badly did Jake Barnes and Clay Cooper want an eighth gold buckle? And what did not winning it mean to them and their careers?

  • Roping's Evolution 

    Episode 7

    What forces team roping, and how has roping changed, since Jake Barnes and Clay O'Brien Cooper won their world titles? Barnes and Cooper talk about how they've seen the event become the premier event in Western sports.