Roping Lessons

Norm, heading on "Mr. Ed," "Snickers" is heeling; both horses trained in our program by Norm.

ROPING SCHOOL

In roping school, Norm will teach you the skills it takes to be a roper. It all starts with ground work and horsemanship. To rope safe, you must understand how to control your horse with the proper cues, in the arena and in the box.

The next item is the proper tack for your horse and proper equipment for you. A quick note:

You do not need all new tac for this sport but it must be the proper tack . Used tack is okay if it is in good working condition.

The following topics will be covered in roping school: There are many and each one is as important as the next.

How to hold your rope and swing your rope
How to position your body when roping
How you pick the right rope and throw it.
The proper location for a head or heel loop
How to position your horse in the box
How to sit and control you and your horse in the box
The proper seat for a roping run
How to safely control your horses speed when roping
How to ask for a steer and leave the box
How to understand and read a barrier
How to run to a steer and rate your horse
How to position your horse for a head or heel catch
How to pull your slack and dally
How to set your horse up for the set and turn
How to move in front of the steer and face
How to make a consistant run and set goals
How to practice for you and your horse
How to make it fun so you don't sour your horse

Lessons are one-on-one and group training. We will coach you on each run and discuss safety and how we can inprove your roping and riding fundamentals. We will video you roping the dummy and roping cattle so we can critique your progress and discuss each run.

We will have a lot of fun in the practice pen and you will be a better roper for it!

For information on lesson's, fee's and schedules please email Norm at: doss_n@netzero.com The email address has the underscore after doss in red because it cannot normally be seen due to the underlining of the address.

To contact us by phone, please call Norm or Beth 719-321-5120 or 719-478-3347