Trevor Brazile and Lari Dee Guy have a unique partnership that has helped shape the rope horse industry. Here's how it got its start in the American Junior Rodeo Association.

Lari Dee Guy and Trevor Brazile aren't just business partners. They're close friends, too. Here's why.

Trevor Brazile isn't just Lari Dee Guy's business partner. He's looked up to her for her grit and grace, and in this video he discusses that.

Lari Dee Guy and Trevor Brazile have built a thriving horse business based on great horsemanship, honesty and hard work. Here are the fundamental components to their operation.

Caleb Smidt's bit collection consists of solid, ported bits as well as chain bits that have helped him have the best tie-down roping horses in the game, year after year. 

Caleb Smidt explains why he missed due to a dropped elbow. He pushed his rope, hit the calf on the right and the didn't get the figure eight over the back. Smidt goes over how NOT to let this happen and throw clean loops.

Caleb Smidt keeps a "simple is better" philosophy when it comes to roping, and encourages ropers to get comfortable with their rope in random positions. Experience is the best teacher, so Smidt wants ropers to get out there with a rope in their hand and make the process second nature.

2022  World Champion Caleb Smidt explains how he sets up his logging sessions for success, from where he is in the arena to how he sharpens his horses' cues. He shows how to get horses to commit to backing and gives his tips on getting a horse to relax at the end of the rope.

2022  World Champion Caleb Smidt explains where he likes to start roping the Smarty from and why it sets him up for success. He looks for the curl of the loop to come over the Smarty's back, which eliminates a calf running through the loop in practice. He explains how keeping an open swing and lo...

Caleb Smidt explains how he's chosen his loop size and how it fits his style. He discusses the advantages and disadvantages of different sizes plus how to adjust the loop mid-run. Smidt likes the eye to stay near the top of the calf's neck throughout the run and explains how a larger loop can get...

Get an inside look on 2022  World Champion Caleb Smidt's practice time, including what he looks for in his horses as he works. He talks through adjusting his jerk line to get the most out of his practice horse, Old Yeller, and give his reasoning on whipping a horse down the arena.

2022 World Champion Caleb Smidt talks through how he positions a horse with his left hand in certain situations, and why the left hand is so important in setting a run up for success. He covers common mistakes that come with going on autopilot with the left hand and what ropers can do to stay in-...

2022  World Champion Caleb Smidt keeps a "clean slate" mentality when it comes to getting out of a slump, focusing on the task at hand instead of what's happened in the past.

Caleb Smidt likes to switch things up while roping the Smarty, and explains how roping from odd positions serves him well in the arena.

Caleb Smidt highlights a horse that made him and one that often doesn't see the limelight. "Old Yeller" is a solid citizen through and through, often giving Smidt 20 or 30 runs in a practice session with little scoring. Some of Old Yeller's strengths include stopping hard and boosting Smidt's con...

Justin Maass coaches his "right hand" Maggie through a breakaway practice, focusing on crisp neck ropes and timing with a four-year-old horse. He discusses the benefits of holding the saddle horn in practice and how it changed Maggies' departure out of the box.

Justin Mass goes through his favorite bits for starting colts and moving them up. He explains his preferences for port and shank size along with which horses the bits help. He also brings out his "Come to Jesus" mouthpiece for harder-mouthed horses.

Justin Maass explains how he's going to set a young horse up for success, and how he knows when they're ready for the next step. He emphasizes how important it is to keep his mare level-headed in the box and rating with the calf. Learn how close he likes to follow calves on young horses and what ...

Justin Maass coaches his "right hand" Maggie through a breakaway practice, focusing on crisp neck ropes and timing with a four-year-old horse. He discusses the benefits of holding the saddle horn in practice and how it changed Maggies' departure out of the box.

Justin dissects some common roping mistakes and how he teaches people to avoid them. Maass focuses on having a crisp, pointed rope and an effective elbow. He discusses where he targets on calves and where he was aiming when he missed.

Justin Maass commentates a practice session with a strong horse, discussing how the rider scored, go

Justin Maass discusses the importance of focusing on what NEEDS to happen instead of what DOESN'T need to happen. He breaks down how having a positive attitude and the correct mechanics give competitors the best chance at success, and how to reset after a slump.

Justin Maass talks about why scoring is so important when seasoning calf horses. He goes over why horses differ on scoring needs and how he listens to what the horses are telling him. Then, he explains how he likes a horse to leave the box and how some errors can take a roper out of it.

Justin Maass talks through his own practice on a green horse with fast cattle, highlighting what the horse was doing right and what it still needed to improve on. He talks about how to manage little mistakes during a run and how important it is to keep moving.