Shad Mayfield
3 Seasons
Shad “Money” Mayfield gives tie-down training tips you can take to the bank on Roping.com. In his training series, Mayfield breaks down flanking and tying and shares how to avoid common mistakes made on the ground. Members also get access to Mayfield’s rodeo practice runs, filmed in the heat of his $200,000, 2023 season.
Shad Mayfield is a celebrated tie-down roper from New Mexico, renowned for his 2020 PRCA World Championship title and multiple National Finals Rodeo qualifications. With a strong competitive spirit, Shad is known for his exceptional skills and consistent performance in the arena. In this playlist, he shares his training strategies and insights, focusing on techniques like misstringing and tie-down methods, designed to help both new and experienced ropers elevate their skills.
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01:26Episode 1Misstringing with Shad Mayfield
Episode 1
Misstringing can break a great tie-down run in the final moments. World champion Shad Mayfield explains the smoothest way to string your calf before the tie, how to hold the piggin string and ways to avoid misstringing in the tie-down roping.
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07:35Episode 2Tying 101 with Shad Mayfield
Episode 2
In this video, world champion tie-down roper, Shad Mayfield, explains the basic methods for tying a calf down in tie-down roping. He breaks down how to use the piggin string correctly, what a "hooey" is, and when to use one wrap versus two. Mayfield also explains the proper way to use your knees ...
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01:26Episode 3One Wrap or Two?
Episode 3
How do the pros decide when to use one wrap on their tie, or two when there's only seconds to determine it during a run? World Champion Shad Mayfield explains what a hooey is, when he decides to risk it and use just one wrap on his tie and when he plays it safe in this instructional video.
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02:52Episode 4Stepping Off
Episode 4
Shad Mayfield explains how important it is to be patient in the saddle and not to “get off” too fast.