Rodeo with Shad Mayfield
Tie-Down with Shad Mayfield
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3m 46s
The National Finals Rodeo can make or break a contestant's season. World champion tie-down roper, Shad Mayfield gives a no-frills account of his mental battles inside both Globe Life Field and the Thomas & Mack and how it has impacted his career. He shares the mental insights that have helped him grow up as a competitor since he first stepped into the national spotlight as a teenager.
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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.
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Animal Protection
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