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  12:06

  Tie-Down Roping Tack and Gear

  Tie-Down Roping Tack and Gear

  Justin Maass covers the basics of roping gear from the neck rope to protective boots and saddle pads. He explains how he likes a saddle to fit a horse and why a horse's comfort is a top priority.

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  02:31

  The Jerk Line

  The Jerk Line

  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.

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  06:34

  Essential Tie-Down Roping Gear

  Essential Tie-Down Roping Gear

  Caleb Smidt discusses his bits, keepers, strings, and why he doesn't like tight tie-downs on his horses. He gives the inside scoop on his library of jerk lines and the benefits of being able to play around with the jerk line on a horse. He also breaks down his reasoning on grass vs. poly ropes an...