Rhen Richard
3 Seasons
Rhen Richard is an accomplished futurity trainer and professional team roper known for his horsemanship and ability with a rope. As a five-time National Finals Rodeo qualifier, he has earned a reputation for his expertise in both heading and heeling as a switchender who won the Resistol Rookie of the Year title on the heel side then qualified for the Finals heading. Rhen focuses on refining techniques and enhancing ropers' performance through his instructional videos, making him a valuable resource for aspiring competitors. His dedication to the sport and passion for teaching ensure that viewers gain crucial insights to improve their roping abilities.
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01:20Episode 1
Lane Position on the Smarty
Episode 1
Rhen Richard demonstrates the lane he likes to rope from and why that lane matters.
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Drills for Green Head Horses on the Smarty
Episode 2
Rhen Richard talks about how he addresses a head horse that wants to lean on the left rein by using drills on the Smarty.
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Creating Good Position on the Smarty Ground Dummy
Episode 3
Rhen Richard demonstrates what good position means when roping the Smarty Sidekick.
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Preparing for a World Series Start on the Smarty
Episode 4
Rhen Richard demonstrates how he approaches practicing a World Series Start on the Smarty Sidekick.
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02:03Episode 5
Green Head Horse Warm-Up Routine
Episode 5
Rhen Richard doesn't go to the Smarty without making sure his horse is listening, supple and prepared to work. In this video, Richard demonstrates his pre-Smarty warm-up routine on a green head horse.
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01:33Episode 6
Heading Fundamentals on the Smarty
Episode 6
Rhen Richard knows a thing or two about catching the horns. In this video he demonstrates the fundamentals of heading the Smarty Sidekick.
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01:43Episode 7
Staying Above the Horns on the Smarty
Episode 7
Rhen Richard demonstrates the header's ideal swing on the Smarty Sidekick.
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01:38Episode 8
Common Problems When Reaching
Episode 8
What can cause you to miss when you reach? Rhen Richard breaks that down.
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03:31Episode 9
Reaching Drills on the Ground Dummy
Episode 9
The Smarty Sidekick is a great tool for every style of roping. In this video, Rhen Richard demonstrates how he uses the Smarty to work on his reaching ability.
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Creating Good Position on the Smarty Sidekick
Episode 10
Rhen Richard demonstrates what good position means when roping the Smarty Sidekick.
