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 the run, while also simulating show-day pressure at home. If your head horse leaks out or fades off the cow, this session shows how to correct that with purposeful scoring and controlled pressure. You’ll also get tips on improving commitment to the cow, handling incorrect leads, and building consistency in heading practice. Perfect for anyone serious about training a heading horse to handle pressure and stay true in the corner and across the pen.
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Practice Session: Standout 4-year-old...
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,...
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Shes Mischevious: Show Horse to Rodeo...
Rhen Richard is beginning to rodeo and jackpot on a 7-year-old mare that his brother Kaden showed at the futurities. In this practice session, Richard works on keeping her shoulders square in the corner to make the run as fast and smooth as possible.
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Practice Session: 4-Year-Old Casino H...
Kaden Richard makes a few good runs with a lot of scores to keep this Casino Heist mare comfortable and relaxed throughout the practice session. He works on quality runs over quantity to keep the mare listening and responding.
