Tate Tips Brought to you by Billy Cook Saddles
The Tate Tips playlist brought to you by Billy Cook Saddles delivers practical, no-nonsense team roping advice straight from Tate Kirchenschlager, one of the most respected trainers and horsemen in the game. These short, focused videos break down the everyday details that make a difference—covering everything from rope handling, timing, and positioning to horse preparation, box work, and practice habits. Whether you’re tuning up your swing, helping your horse leave the box cleaner, or tightening up runs in the practice pen, this playlist offers actionable coaching you can apply immediately to rope better and win more.
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Box Basics: Teaching Your Head Horse to Stand Square and Leave Strong
Success begins in the box. A head horse that’s standing square, balanced and ready to fire is more likely to give you the kind of start that sets up a winning run. In this video lesson brought to you by Genuine Billy Cook Saddles, Tate Kirchenschlager breaks down the fundamentals of body control ...
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Hip Control in the Head Box
Having complete control of your horse’s hips in the head box allows you to place the horse where you want at any time and helps prevent the habit of kicking a hip out or spinning in the box. In this video lesson, brought to you by Genuine Billy Cook Saddles, Tate Kirchenschlager explains how keep...
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Rib Control: Keeping Your Head Horse’s Ribs Elevated for Body Control in the Box
The ribs, the shoulders and the hips—they are all connected. Everything in the box needs to be free-moving and athletic, and that all starts in the ribs. In this video lesson, brought to you by Genuine Billy Cook Saddles, Tate Kirchenschlager goes over the benefits of keeping your horse elevated ...
