In this video, NFR header Rhen Richard works with Kenny’s Brookstone—a 5-year-old gelding by Brookstone Bay—to address common issues in team roping horse training like shouldering out and box anxiety. Rhen breaks down how to help a seasoned futurity horse stay square and mentally locked in during...

Ryan Motes and Brock Hanson ride and evaluate two greener horses—one a 4-year-old Metallic Cat gelding and the other a new mare just dropped off—for a soft, controlled roping session at home. They focus on keeping things simple, scoring when needed, picking the right steers, and allowing the hors...

Meet “Zanna,” Blane Cox’s go-to rodeo horse and one of the most reliable mares in his string. Owned by Sweet Ranch in Brazil, Zanna has been Blane’s main mount for the past year and a half and continues to prove herself under pressure.

In this video, Blane breaks down what makes Zanna such a de...

In this video, Blane Cox walks through how he uses the box as a training tool to build confidence and calmness in his young horses right from the start. He breaks down his process for getting colts quiet in the box and explains the gear setup he trusts when transitioning a reining prospect into a...

Is heeling on the gain a mistake—or just misunderstood? Ryan Motes and Brock Hanson break down what “roping on the gain” really means and why it's not the same as just throwing fast. This in-depth talk covers why this style might work for headers but usually sets heelers up for late stops, poor p...

NFR header and ARHFA World Champion Rhen Richard brings back his standout 4-year-old mare, Little Foose Sug—by Travs Lil Sug and out of an S mare—for her first ride after competing at the Buckeye show. In this video, Rhen shares his method for training a young team roping horse after competition,...

Kaden Richard works on the fundamentals while working on softening a green head horse prospect. He’s working on the horse’s leads leaving he box and throughout the run, building on each run throughout the day.

Meet “Kit,” Blane Cox’s reliable partner in the Cinch Timed Event Championships. Registered as Harlans Star Splash, this 2013 bay roan mare is by Three Bar Splash out of Harlans Little Star and owned by Dave Lasker. Kit has an impressive record in the show pen, earning wins at both the pro and am...

What’s the right way to rope the horns—right to left or both at the same time? Brock Hanson and Ryan Motes get real about one of the most misunderstood concepts in heading. In this grounded roping session, they walk through how distance, body position, and your swing affect which method works—and...

Watch the #10.5 Businessman’s Roping at The COJO Championship Event on October 12, 2025.

The COJO Championship Event is live from Belton, Texas, bringing together world-class ropers, rising stars, and championship-caliber horses for five straight days of high-stakes action. From Pro-Am matchups ...

Watch the Pro AM Celebrity Invitational (Presented by Bloomer Trailers), Breakaway Short Round, and COJO Short Round at The COJO Championship Event on October 11, 2025.

The COJO Championship Event is live from Belton, Texas, bringing together world-class ropers, rising stars, and championship-c...

Watch #12.5 Limited at The COJO Championship Event presented by Tractor Supply Company on October 10, 2025.

The COJO Championship Event is live from Belton, Texas, bringing together world-class ropers, rising stars, and championship-caliber horses for five straight days of high-stakes action. Fr...

Watch The CoJo Open Qualifier (Presented by Bill Fick Ford) and American Super Contender (Presented by Bill Fick Ford) at the COJO Championship Event on October 9, 2025.

The COJO Championship Event is live from Belton, Texas, bringing together world-class ropers, rising stars, and championship-c...

Watch the #10.5 19U Junior Roping and Open 19U Junior Roping at The COJO Championship Event on October 8, 2025, from Belton, Texas.

The COJO Championship Event is live from Belton, Texas, bringing together world-class ropers, rising stars, and championship-caliber horses for five straight days o...

Watch the American Super Contender – Breakaway Roping (Presented by Tito's Vodka) and All-Girl Open Team Roping at The COJO Championship Event presented by Tractor Supply Company on October 7, 2025.

The COJO Championship Event is live from Belton, Texas, bringing together world-class ropers, ris...

In this candid conversation, Wesley Thorp and Ryan Motes talk through the ropers who shaped their styles—and the lessons they still rely on to this day. From Rich Skelton’s flawless position and patience to Corey Petska’s rope angles and Clif Cooper’s footwork, they break down how to study the gr...

In this candid interview, hear the story of how a chance connection with Fred Warnick led to a life-changing partnership for Blane Cox. From finishing a horse that later went to Cody, to riding the legendary mare Flea and winning $35,000 in just 40 days, Blane's journey spans rodeos in Texas to t...

Meet the 7-year-old rope horse owned by Trevor Kernick that’s proving he can hang with the best. This talented gelding won the match roping against Riley Webb at the Seth Broesche Memorial and has already made a name for himself, having been ridden and shown in multiple futurities and derbies. Se...

Blane Cox shares how he started training horses as a teenager—beginning with his first colt at 16—and the lessons he’s learned ever since. From colts that went on to the NFR to the everyday trial and error of horsemanship, Cox explains why he still sees himself as a student of the horse.

Meet “Leon,” one of the most meaningful horses in Blane Cox’s string. A 7-year-old gelding by a Freckles Playboy x Smart Little Lena stallion and out of a Driftwood-bred mare that Blane won at a college rodeo, Leon was raised and trained by Blane and his dad—making him a true family horse from st...

Meet “Fill The Thrill,” known around the barn as “Thriller.” Bred for talent and grit, Thriller is by The Boon out of Twice The Thrill, and Blane co-owns him with Sweet Ranch after purchasing him from Jackie Crawford. Blane credits Jackie for Thriller’s solid foundation—his score, stop, and run a...

Meet “Gurty,” the 2015 sorrel mare making her comeback in Blane Cox’s program. Registered as Kits Chicks N Checks and sired by Counterfeit N Checks out of Kits Dixie Chicks, Gurty is an ex-cutter from Canada that Blane bought as a 3-year-old. After spending nearly a year and a half recovering fro...

Blane Cox introduces “Hustler,” a young rope horse prospect with serious potential. At just four years old, Hustler is already catching attention in Blane’s program. Sired by Electric Snow—the 2016 Tulsa Reining Classic Open Derby Champion and son of Jacs Electric Spark out of Snow Gun—this geldi...

Kaden Richard prepares to head on a 4-year-old colt from the Flag Ranch that’s got a laid-back demeanor.