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
  • Justin Maass's Breakaway Coaching

    Episode 1

    Justin Maass coaches his "right hand" Maggie through a breakaway practice, focusing on crisp neck ropes and timing with a four-year-old horse. He discusses the benefits of holding the saddle horn in practice and how it changed Maggies' departure out of the box.

  • Breakaway and Calf Roping Bits

    Episode 2

    Justin Mass goes through his favorite bits for starting colts and moving them up. He explains his preferences for port and shank size along with which horses the bits help. He also brings out his "Come to Jesus" mouthpiece for harder-mouthed horses.

  • Justin Maass's Breakaway Coaching

    Episode 3

    Justin Maass coaches his "right hand" Maggie through a breakaway practice, focusing on crisp neck ropes and timing with a four-year-old horse. He discusses the benefits of holding the saddle horn in practice and how it changed Maggies' departure out of the box.