Miles Baker

Miles Baker

4 Seasons

Explore the expertise of Miles Baker in this engaging playlist, where the seasoned trainer and roper shares his insights on horsemanship and roping techniques. With a focus on foundational skills and advanced strategies, Baker's videos guide both beginners and experienced ropers in honing their craft. As a member of the Relentless Remuda, he emphasizes the importance of developing a strong partnership with your horse, ensuring effective communication and performance in the arena. Learn from one of the best to elevate your roping journey.

Miles Baker
  • When Is It Time To Change Bits?

    Episode 1

    From ring snaffles to bigger bits, how does Miles Baker decide which bit he’s going to use on any particular day on a colt?

  • Relentless Remuda's Bit Collection

    Episode 2

    Miles Baker takes us into the tack room to break down his go-to bits and why he chooses each one. He also dives into the different types of reins he pairs with each bit and how those choices affect the way a horse feels and responds to pressure.

  • Proper Mechanics of a Good Stop

    Episode 3

    What are the proper mechanics for a good stop, and why does it matter? A horse being over- or under-the-bridle can negatively affect the mechanics of a horse’s stop, and Miles Baker explains the ideal use of the horse’s body in the stop.

  • Over and Under the Bridle with Miles Baker

    Episode 4

    The terms ‘over-the-bridle’ and ‘under-the-bridle’ both have negative connotations in horse training, but why? Miles Baker explains why balanced horses shouldn’t be either over or under-the-bridle, and what problems are caused by both situations.

  • Tie-Down Length with Miles Baker

    Episode 5

    When introducing a young horse to a tie-down, Miles Baker starts off with it looser. Miles explains why he does this and how he goes about tightening it up over time.

  • How to Gain Collection

    Episode 6

    In Miles Baker’s second video on collection, he demonstrates what collection means when it comes to controlling a rope horse prospect's stride, explaining how he uses his feet and his hands to gain collection.

  • The Word "Collection" with Miles Baker

    Episode 7

    Horsemen throw the word “collection” around a lot. But for Miles Baker and Trevor Brazile, collection has a clear relationship to the horse’s feet, not his face. In this video, Baker explains the Relentless Remuda’s definition of collection.