Lari Dee Guy
5 Seasons
Lari Dee Guy is an eight-time Women’s Professional Rodeo World Champion and leading advocate for women in rodeo. Guy, of Abilene, Texas, teaches roping clinics across the United States, Canada, Europe and Australia when she’s not competing in the WPRA. She qualified for the first-ever National Finals of Breakaway Roping in Arlington, Texas, and she’s a 2021 Inductee into the National Cowgirl Hall of Fame and a 2020 inductee into the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame.
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03:12Episode 3
Confidence in Your Nod
Episode 3
Without getting in a hurry, being prepared to nod when it's time is crucial. Hope Thompson and Lari Dee Guy explain how the key to being ready quicker and nodding quicker stems significantly from confidence when you back in the corner.
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01:31Episode 4
Reading a Calf
Episode 4
Swinging and not knowing where your calf is makes for a difficult shot. In this video, Hope Thompson analyzes one of Lari Dee Guy's runs where she read a tough calf successfully.
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02:03Episode 5
Pulling Your Slack
Episode 5
Lari Dee Guy and Hope Thompson demonstrate how important pulling your slack is and the role your left hand plays in pulling your slack correctly.
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01:19Episode 6
Squeezing Out of the Corner
Episode 6
Using your feet and squeezing as you leave the corner keeps you in rhythm with your horse. Lari Dee Guy and Hope Thompson explain how to squeeze coming out of the corner to catch the stride of her horse.
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02:24Episode 7
Rope Sizes
Episode 7
Lari Dee Guy and Hope Thompson break down what rope size they use and how it best matches their styl
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03:12Episode 8
Blowing Your Spoke
Episode 8
Not sure why you're blowing your spoke? You're more than likely opening your fingers when you feed your rope. Lari Dee Guy explains what causes ropers to blow their spoke and how to feed your rope correctly.
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03:48Episode 9
How to Get a Good Curl
Episode 9
Every breakaway roper loves a good curl when they deliver their rope. Lari Dee Guy and Hope Thompson explain what keeps you from getting the figure eight.
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03:03Episode 10
The Ideal Delivery
Episode 10
What makes a good delivery? Lari Dee Guy explains what an idea delivery looks like, keeping your shoulders square and up and using the momentum of the rope.
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Using Your Body and Your Horse in the Corner
Episode 11
Lari Dee Guy discusses correct body position for leaving the corner. Your lower half should be leaving the corner first, leading with you feet and seat.
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01:54Episode 12
Breakaway Roper’s Elbows
Episode 12
Keeping your chest and elbow position in check can help improve your roping skills. Lari Dee Guy explains the mechanics of arm position in breakaway roping and why it matters.
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Common Mistakes in Getting to the Front of Your Saddle
Episode 13
Getting to the front of your saddle can help you score faster. Lari Dee Guy explains how to correctly get to the front of your saddle using your core strength.
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04:48Episode 14
Body Control in the Box
Episode 14
Setting up your horse correctly in the box is the beginning of a great run. Lari Dee Guy discusses the best way to set up your horse in the box for a fast run.
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The Most Important Skill to Learn for Breakaway Roping
Episode 15
If you are new to breakaway roping, the first skill Lari Dee Guy suggests you master is holding your rope correctly. Make sure you can handle your rope, know what size coils you need and what size loop to have before you start practicing on the dummy.
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02:13Episode 16
Using Your Left Hand in the Corner
Episode 16
The job of the left hand is to control and guide. Lari Dee Guy explains how to effectively use your left hand when you are riding your horse, and when to keep it still.
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01:56Episode 17
Using Your Left Hand in the Corner pt 2
Episode 17
Trevor Brazile talks about his strategy to line up himself and his horse with the calf for a quick score.
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03:24Episode 18
Using Your Left Hand in the Corner pt 3
Episode 18
Trevor Brazile goes against the grain and offers advice about rein length. He talks about the ideal rein length and why it works for breakaway ropers.
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03:40Episode 19
Using Your Left Hand in the Corner pt 4
Episode 19
Lari Dee Guy talk about the differences between how she and Trevor Brazile ride. She and Trevor explain some of the differences between how some male and female breakaway ropers ride.
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01:59Episode 20
The Breakaway Roper's First Swing
Episode 20
The breakaway ropers' first swing should be wide over the chute in order to get momentum and power. Lari Dee Guy and Kelsie Chace-Domer explain how Kelsie's first swing is so dominant.
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01:31Episode 21
The Breakaway Roper's Job
Episode 21
What is the breakaway roper's actual job? Kelsie Chace-Domer and Lari Dee Guy talk about executing.
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03:46Episode 22
Breakaway Roper's Swing
Episode 22
There are four blades to the swing, just as there are blades on a propeller. The blades are the tip, and the motor in the middle is your arm, doing the same motions quickly, but the blades take longer to come around. You have to have speed and strength in your arm and shoulder, just like a motor,...
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02:05Episode 23
Breakaway Roper's Delivery
Episode 23
The delivery is just a continuation of your swing. This means that your body should be in an athletic position and you should deliver from the top of your swing. Lari Dee Guy shares these and other thoughts on the delivery.
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01:37Episode 24
Breakaway Roper's Grip
Episode 24
The way a breakaway roper holds her rope affects her ability to control her tip and add power to her swing. Eight-time Women’s Professional Rodeo Association World Champion Lari Dee Guy explains the way a breakaway roper needs to hold her rope to maximize success.