Tie-Down Roper's Left Hand
Tie-Down Horsemanship
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2m 35s
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-sync with the calf.
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