Tie-Down Videos Trending Now
Explore the top tie-down roping moments with this playlist on Roping.com. This carefully selected collection features the most popular tie-down roping videos, showcasing incredible runs, expert techniques, and memorable performances from recent events. Whether you're looking to refine your skills, catch up on the latest action, or simply enjoy the best in tie-down roping, this playlist offers everything you need. See what’s capturing the attention of the roping community and learn from the sport's top athletes.
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Mo'Betta Calf Roping 2000
This is the favorite video event for many calf roping fans. The reasons are many: The top ropers in the country are here. The Apache, Oklahoma weather makes the video colors rich and the arena is in a picturesque spot. The calves are event. The big match after the main ropings is always exciting....
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Mo' Betta '99 Calf Roping
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 big match after the main roping is always exciting. ...
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Mo' Betta '94 Calf Roping
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.
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Tying 101 with Shad Mayfield
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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Calf Roper's Dummy Roping 101
Justin Maass goes back to the basics of dummy roping, breaking down the top skills ropers need when practicing on the dummy. He explains when his rope breaks over, he wants the eye of the loop targeting the calves' neck and shoulder. He also shares a basic hack that helps him get the loop in the ...
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Caleb Smidt's SMARTY Practice Hacks
Caleb Smidt likes to switch things up while roping the Smarty, and explains how roping from odd positions serves him well in the arena.
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Logging a Calf Horse
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.
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Calf Roper's Loop Size
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...
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Tie-Down Roper's Left Hand
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-...
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Calf Practice with Shad Mayfield
Shad Mayfield shares his practice routine for running down the rope, flanking, and tying a live calf in the pen. Learn the easiest way to flank a calf, regardless of your size, as Shad demonstrates the entire process.