Practice Session: 4-Year-Old Metallic Rebel Mare
Team Roping Practice Sessions
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7m 14s
In the first practice session after this mare’s first show, Tate Kirchenschlager works on regaining control down the arena. He focuses on getting the mare breathing leaving the box and running to the steer—a key part of his training philosophy.
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