Justin Maass

Justin Maass

3 Seasons

Justin Maass is an eight-time National Finals Rodeo tie-down roper and million-dollar cowboy. He owns and operates Maass Performance Horses in his hometown of Giddings, Texas, and he's made two PRCA/AQHA Tie-Down Roping Horses of the Year. He was the PRCA's Reserve World Champion in 2012, and he's won RodeoHouston twice. Now retired from ProRodeo competition, Maass trains horses and gives roping lessons full-time.

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Justin Maass
  • Tie Down Roping Practice Arena Setup

    Episode 1

    Justin Maass discusses his arena setup and where he starts his colts. He gives his arena dimensions and the path a horse takes from roping in the pen to the bigger arena.

  • Practice Session - 3-Year-Old's First Day Outside of the Box

    Episode 2

    Justin Maass explains how he's going to set a young horse up for success, and how he knows when they're ready for the next step. He emphasizes how important it is to keep his mare level-headed in the box and rating with the calf. Learn how close he likes to follow calves on young horses and what ...

  • Practice Session - Strong Calf Horse

    Episode 3

    Justin Maass commentates a practice session with a strong horse, discussing how the rider scored, go

  • Practice Session - Green Calf Horse

    Episode 4

    Justin Maass talks through his own practice on a green horse with fast cattle, highlighting what the horse was doing right and what it still needed to improve on. He talks about how to manage little mistakes during a run and how important it is to keep moving.