Tie-Down Roping
Want to rope faster, cleaner, and more consistently? This is your full-access pass to the tie-down roping video library on Roping.com. Whether you’re new to the event or looking to tighten up your short-round game, we’ve got the tools and coaches to get you there.Train with World Champions Caleb Smidt and Shad Mayfield, alongside top-tier coaches like Logan Harkey and Justin Maass, as they walk you through the mechanics, mindset, and muscle memory behind elite tie-down runs.
What You’ll Work On:
- Fundamentals: Nail the basics with drills that cover the roping core—position, swing, horse control, and equipment use. This is your foundation for clean, consistent catches.
- Dummy Drills: Use the dummy or a hay bale to sharpen your loop control and accuracy. These drills build timing and feel from the ground up.
- Box Work & Scoring: Your run starts in the corner. Learn how the pros set their horses, score with consistency, and practice for that perfect leave at home.
- Swing: Get the most out of your swing. Learn to keep it balanced, build power from the ground up, and control your tip through the throw.
- Delivery: Break down the delivery step-by-step. From tip speed to loop control, this section shows you how to deliver clean and tight—every time.
- Get Off: Speed and safety matter. Learn how the best ropers get off fast, smooth, and in sync with their horse’s momentum.
- Position: Dial in where you need to be—from riding in position to setting up your flank and tie. Angle, distance, timing—it’s all here.
- Horsemanship: You can’t out-rope bad riding. Learn to control your horse before, during, and after the run. Responsiveness, rate, and pressure are all covered.
- Tying: Quick, clean, and tight. These videos walk you through the finer points of string control, flank-and-tie flow, and finish.
- Flanking: Control and safety come first. Learn how to flank effectively and efficiently without missing a step.
- Gear: Don’t guess on equipment. Get real feedback on ropes, flanking strings, pads, and tie-downs from the ropers who trust them in the arena.
- Mental Game: Champions are made between the ears. Build confidence, focus, and reset strategies to keep your edge under pressure.
- Practice Sessions: Go inside the practice pens of the best in the game. Watch real-time reps, problem solving, and the work it takes to win.
This isn’t guesswork. It’s the exact blueprint the pros use to rope smarter and win faster. New videos drop weekly, so there’s always something to work on—whether you're sharpening your swing or building a tie-down horse from the ground up. Ready to rope like a pro? Start watching. Start winning.
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10 itemsTie-Down Videos Trending Now
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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...
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29 itemsTie-Down Rodeo Video Vault
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The historical footage of roping and rodeo events of Rodeo Video, once trapped in VHS and DVD formats, has found new life on Roping.com. In 1985, Reed Flake and his uncle Keith Flake began filming rodeos, building on the legacy of Zoli Vajda’s Rodeo Classics to create Rodeo Video, a key resource ...
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Inside the Box with Blane Cox: Tie-Down Techniques, Drills & Mechanics
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Inside the Box with Blane Cox: Tie-Down Techniques, Drills & Mechanics is your all-access pass to the mindset, methods, and mechanics of one of tie-down roping’s top professionals. In this comprehensive playlist, Blane breaks down everything from warming up green horses and building confidence on...
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8 itemsThe Harkey Method
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Logan Harkey, one of the leading calf roping trainers, brings you an exclusive new series on Roping.com—showcasing practice sessions with his top horses and young prospects. Plus, Bethanie Harkey, a talented breakaway roper, joins the series to share insights tailored for breakaway ropers.
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3 itemsTie-Down Dummy Drills
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The Tie-Down Dummy Drills video series offers essential training exercises designed to enhance your tie-down roping skills. By focusing on repetitive practices with a dummy, you can refine your swing, delivery, and overall technique. This series emphasizes the importance of consistency in trainin...
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4 itemsTie-Down Box Work & Scoring
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In the Tie-Down Box Work & Scoring video series, expert instructors provide essential insights into box work and scoring techniques for tie-down roping. The series covers vital aspects like proper positioning and timing as well as strategies for making accurate scores during competitions. Viewers...
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1 itemTie-Down Swing & Delivery
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In the Tie-Down Swing & Delivery series, Justin Maass offers insightful analysis of common roping mistakes and shares techniques to improve performance. He highlights the importance of maintaining a crisp, pointed rope and effective elbow mechanics while providing strategies for accurate calf tar...
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4 itemsTie-Down Position
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Discover the essential techniques for mastering tie-down roping in the Tie-Down Position video series. This instructional resource focuses on key positions and body mechanics critical for success in competition. With expert insights, it caters to both beginners and seasoned competitors, providing...
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12 itemsTie-Down Horsemanship
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Elevate your tie-down roping skills with the Tie-Down Horsemanship video series. This instructional collection covers essential horsemanship techniques, focusing on enhancing communication and teamwork between rider and horse. Learn effective methods for preparing your horse for competition, mast...
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4 itemsTie-Down Tying
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Master tie-down roping with our instructional video series focused on tying techniques. This collection provides expert insights into various tying methods, helping both beginners and experienced ropers enhance their skills. Each video breaks down essential techniques, emphasizing precision and e...
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2 itemsTie-Down Flanking
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Enhance your tie-down roping skills with our comprehensive video series focused on flanking techniques. This collection provides in-depth instruction from experts, covering essential strategies, tips, and practices to perfect your flanking style. Designed for both novices and seasoned ropers, the...
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5 itemsTie-Down Practice Sessions
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The "Tie-Down Practice Sessions" video playlist on Roping.com showcases top calf ropers like Shad Mayfield and Caleb Smidt as they refine their skills in practice settings. Each session emphasizes crucial techniques, including calf handling, horse management, and performance adjustments. This ser...
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4 itemsTie-Down Mental Game
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The "Tie-Down Mental Game" video playlist on Roping.com features insights from top ropers like Shad Mayfield, Justin Maass, and Caleb Smidt on developing a winning mentality. Covering topics such as overcoming mental struggles, maintaining a positive mindset, and selecting the right practice hors...
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9 itemsTie-Down Gear
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The "Tie-Down Gear" video playlist on Roping.com features calf roping experts like Caleb Smidt and Justin Maass discussing essential roping gear. Learn about selecting the right bit collection, ensuring rope safety, choosing tack and gear essentials, understanding jerk lines, and determining prop...
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8 itemsTie-Down Fundamentals
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The "Tie-Down Fundamentals" series on Roping.com offers essential calf roping techniques taught by experts like Caleb Smidt and Justin Maass. Covering topics such as rope safety, elbow positioning, loop sizing, and slack pulling, these videos provide comprehensive training for all skill levels. G...
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3 seasonsBlane Cox
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Blane Cox is a seasoned tie-down roper known for his precision, horsemanship, and deep understanding of developing and maintaining top-tier rope horses. A respected competitor at the professional level, Cox blends technical skill with a thoughtful, methodical approach to both training and competi...
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2 seasonsLogan Harkey
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This playlist features horse trainer Logan Harkey, who provides essential calf-roping instruction. In two episodes, they demonstrate a full practice session with a 4-year-old gelding named Bet Hesa Cat, along with a warm-up routine designed for optimal calf performance. Logan’s expert insights ar...
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2 seasonsCaleb Smidt
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Caleb Smidt is the 2015, 2018 and 2021 World Champion tie-down roper, who has won every major title in the sport beyond the gold buckle, too. He's won the Calgary Stampede and The American (twice), and he's won two NFR average buckles, too. He's won the Horse of the Year title with his gelding Po...
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3 seasonsJustin Maass
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Justin Maass is an eight-time National Finals Rodeo tie-down roper and million-dollar cowboy. He owns and operates Maass Performance Horses in his hometown of Giddings, Texas, and he's made two PRCA/AQHA Tie-Down Roping Horses of the Year. He was the PRCA's Reserve World Champion in 2012, and he'...
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3 seasonsShad Mayfield
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Shad “Money” Mayfield gives tie-down training tips you can take to the bank on Roping.com. In his training series, Mayfield breaks down flanking and tying and shares how to avoid common mistakes made on the ground. Members also get access to Mayfield’s rodeo practice runs, filmed in the heat of h...
