Tie-Down Roping
Welcome to Roping.com's comprehensive calf roping video library, where you'll find an extensive collection of instructional videos, each focusing on different aspects of calf roping or tie-down roping. Whether you're a novice looking to establish a solid foundation or an experienced roper aiming to refine your technique, we have you covered with our coaches World Champions Caleb Smidt and Shad Mayfield as well as top trainers Logan Harkey and Justin Maass.
Fundamentals: Explore the core principles and techniques that form the foundation of successful calf roping. Our videos break down the essentials—like equipment use and foundational drills—helping you grasp the basics and build a strong roping skill set.
Dummy Drills: Perfect your roping accuracy and consistency through targeted dummy drills on the Smarty Sidekick or bale of hay. These videos provide step-by-step guidance on practicing your neck-roping technique, enhancing your precision.
Box Work & Scoring: Dive into the intricacies of box work and scoring. Learn how the best ropers in the world prefer their horses to stand in the corner and leave flat, and how they work on their horses at home in their practice pens to master it.
Swing: Achieve a balanced and effective swing for seamless catches during calf roping runs. These videos offer insights into refining your swing, controlling your tip and executing the perfect figure-eight.
Delivery: Explore the mechanics of loop delivery, honing your ability to rope calves efficiently and accurately. Discover tips and techniques for achieving precise loop releases.
Get Off: Learn the art of dismounting swiftly and safely after successfully roping a calf. Our videos provide guidance on ensuring a smooth transition from horseback to groundwork.
Position: Master the art of positioning, both on horseback and on the ground. These videos cover the nuances of maintaining the ideal angle and distance from the calf for successful roping.
Horsemanship: Enhance your horsemanship skills, crucial for effective calf roping. Discover how to control your horse with finesse, responsiveness and precision during tie-down roping runs.
Tying: Learn the proper techniques for tying calves securely and efficiently. Our videos provide step-by-step instruction to help you master this essential aspect of calf roping.
Flanking: Explore the intricacies of safely and effectively flanking calves after a successful roping run. These videos cover proper flanking techniques to ensure the calf's well-being.
Gear: Stay informed about the latest calf roping gear and equipment. Our videos offer insights into selecting, using and maintaining gear to optimize your roping experience.
Mental Game: Develop a winning mentality with our mental game videos. These videos help you hone your mental focus, resilience, and confidence for improved roping performance.
Practice Sessions: Watch the best calf ropers in the world practice at their home arenas, so you too can practice with a purpose
Join top ropers, coaches, and experts in the field as they share their knowledge and experience in these subcategories. Whether you're looking to learn, improve, or master calf roping, our video library is your ultimate resource for achieving success in this exhilarating rodeo event.
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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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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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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...