Horse Personalities, Scoring, and Practicing on Muley Steers
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Team roping training insights from Jake Barnes and Clay Cooper focus on managing horse quirks, scoring correctly, and using muley cattle to improve practice sessions.
Hall of Fame ropers Jake Barnes and Clay Cooper share stories and strategies from their decades in the arena—covering everything from quirky horses and scoring challenges to building rhythm with fresh cattle.
In this video, they explain:
- How different horse personalities and quirks affect practice and competition
- Why maintaining a good attitude after a miss matters more than the run itself
- Tips for scoring head horses and recognizing their cues at the gate
- The value of practicing on muley steers and learning to rope up close
- How rhythm and timing in cattle movement guide better shots for heelers
Another installment in Barnes & Cooper: Inside the Practice Pen, this video offers practical horsemanship and roping tips straight from two Hall of Fame cowboys.
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