Bit Talk, Fresh Cattle & Horsework with Ryan Motes & Brock Hanson
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25m
Ride along with Ryan Motes and Brock Hanson during a spring roping session in Texas. They break down how they're tuning up both futurity and seasoned horses, working through different cattle types, and dialing in timing, position, and responsiveness. Brock shares his go-to bridle setup and philosophy for adjusting older horses, while Ryan walks through bit selection and how he manages pressure in a run. Real talk on horsemanship, scoring, and what makes a solid pull from both ends of the arena.
Topics Covered:
• Bit & bridle setups that work
• Working with fresh vs. seasoned steers
• Heading and heeling timing
• Horse body control & positioning
• Scoring strategies at home
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