"There's no feeling like being in that place." One of the hurdles in Shad Mayfield's professional tie-down roping career is the National Finals Rodeo—specifically within the walls Thomas & Mack arena in Las Vegas. He discusses what it's taken to advance his mental game and what the real-life pres...

The National Finals Rodeo can make or break a contestant's season. World champion tie-down roper, Shad Mayfield gives a no-frills account of his mental battles inside both Globe Life Field and the Thomas & Mack and how it has impacted his career. He shares the mental insights that have helped him...

Watch a full practice session with Logan Harkey on Bet Hesa Cat gelding.

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

Watch the Mo'Betta Calf Roping, where the best in the world went head to head in Apache, Oklahoma, at the roping produced by Maury Tate. Watch a match roping, too, with Shawn McMullen and Mike Johnson. Plus, it ends with the famous Mo'Betta tying matches with some legends. 

Justin Maass shows how a jerk line should be secured and what ropers can do to correct horses that want to back up one direction or another.

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. 

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-...

Justin Maass discusses his arena setup and where he starts his colts. He gives his arena dimensions and the path a horse takes from roping in the pen to the bigger arena.

This is the favorite video event for many calf roping fans. The reasons are many: The top ropers in the country are there. The Apache, Oklahoma weather makes the video colors rich and the arena is in a picturesque spot. The calves are even. The bit match after the main roping is always exciting. ...