Heeling
Patience Through the Turn with Wesley Thorp
2019 World Champion Heeler Wesley Thorp breaks down how he uses patience through the turn when heeling in five steps.
Contrasting Two Types of Heeling Position with Brad Culpepper
Brad Culpepper talks about the two types of heeling positions.
Using A Dummy to Get Your Horse's Attention with Rich Skelton
Rich Skelton on using the dummy to get your horses paying attention and learning quicker.
Jingle Bells: Thorp's Strategy to Winning to 2019 Jingle Bell Classic
Wesley Thorp breaks down his and Cody Snow's short round run at the 2019 Jingle Bell Classic Open roping.
Patrick Smith: Are You Pressing the Wrong Buttons?
Why what your body does during a run is something you can’t afford to overlook.
Ringing in the New Year’s Roping Resolutions with Clay O'Brien Cooper
Setting goals and evaluating everything in roping for the new year.
Tips for Using Your Left Hand When Heeling with Jade Corkill
Jade Corkill’s use of his left hand to balance his loop has set him apart.
Lessons Learned at 29 NFRs with Clay O'Brien Cooper
Clay O'Brien Cooper shares things he's learned over the years at the Wrangler NFR.
Maximizing Practice on Steers of All Speeds with Clay O'Brien Cooper
Clay O'Brien Cooper talks about getting the most out of practicing on all types of steers.
Body Position Through the Corner with Billie Jack Saebens
Why riding with square shoulders makes catching consistently easier.
Pre-Finals Prep with Ryan Motes
No matter which show is your big one, Ryan Motes offers this advice.
Being Ahead of the Game with Patrick Smith
To be successful, it’s about being ahead of the game, not chasing. When we’re ahead of the steer and ahead of the game, we’re waiting on them to do what we want instead of just trying to catch up and make a shot. That’s why keeping the pocket is important. We set everything up so we’re ahead of the steer before the corner even starts.
Setting an Example with Kory Koontz
Kory Koontz on how position, timing and scoring go back to walking as a Christian.
The Team Roper’s Tool Box with Buddy Hawkins II
Every roper shows up to compete with a tool box. Knowing which tools you bring to the table helps you build your game plan for each and every roping.
The Art of the Stop: Getting Your Horse to Drag It
Here’s a glimpse of what pro heelers prefer and how to get your horse to drag it the right way.
Breaking Up is Hard to Do with Clay O'Brien Cooper
Clay O'Brien Cooper talks about breaking up with your team roping partner.
Qualifying for "The Daddy's" Short Round with Jake Long
Jake Long breaks down his second performance steer at the Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo.
Finding Power in Position with Trey Yates
Trey Yates's take on heeling position when you're too close, finding power to deliver your rope and having good separation when leaving the box.
Winning Elizabeth Stampede with Brock Hanson
Brock Hanson breaks down his and J.B. James Jr.'s winning run from the Elizabeth Stampede.
Long-Eared Love: The Art of Heeling the Heeling Donkey
Exposing the long-kept secrets of the heeling donkey, in all its greatness.
Break Down: Winning Guymon with Joe Mattern
Mattern breaks down his first round run with Cody McCluskey at the Guymon Pioneer Days Rodeo.
How to Ride Better Position When Heeling with Brady Minor
Brady Minor discuses riding a better position when heeling.
Photo Finish: Chase Tryan's 2018 NFR Round 8 Win
Tryan walks through his Round 8 win from the 2018 Wrangler NFR.
Clay O'Brien Cooper: To the Core of the Rope Conversation
Cooper talks about the latest rope conversation, with rope companies adding a core to their ropes.
4 Tips for Balanced Riding with Kory Koontz
Koontz shares some tips to help heelers catch quicker and more consistent.
5 Tips for a Smooth Entry and Smooth Finish with Wesley Thorp
How your entry into the corner affects the rest of your run.
Remembering Rickey Green
The team roping world recently lost a very special friend and family member in Rickey Green. Rickey was especially close to our own Jake Barnes and Clay O’Brien Cooper, so we decided to share a few of their favorite memories.
Staying Hooked with Junior Nogueira
5 Flat with Junior Nogueira on staying hooked when a steer goes down in front of your horse.
Never Underestimate The Power of Positive Thinking
Navigating your outlook with Clay O'Brien Cooper.
Mastering Fundamentals with Clay O'Brien Cooper
Cooper shares how having fundamentals are the foundation for all ropers.
6 FLAT with Francis and Passig: How to Win the BFI
Chris Francis and Cade Passig roped six steers in 43.34 seconds to win $122,000 at the 2018 Bob Feist Invitational June 18, battling hard-running cattle on the Reno Livestock Center’s 18-foot barrier. Here’s how they did it.
Clay O'Brien Cooper: Keep Challenging Yourself
Clay O' talks about the evolving changes in the roping world.
Clay O'Brien Cooper: Ready or Not... Here Come the Young Guns
Cooper talks about the up-and-comers in the sport of team roping.
Heeler Spacing Down the Arena with Clint Summers
How spacing down the arena when heeling affects every aspect of a team roper's run
Swing Consistency with Travis Graves
The angle of a heeler’s swing is critical for consistent catches.
Clay Cooper's Tips for Maximizing the Benefits of Minimal Practice
Practice is what got you started, and how you hone your basic skills. Practice is also what helps you climb the ladder in your ability level, and it’s a constant that helps keep your fundamentals intact and also continues to be the catalyst for improvement, says seven-time world champion Clay O'Brien Cooper.
Clay O'Brien Cooper: Communication is Key to All Successful Team Roping Partnerships
How communication affects team roping partnerships
Clay O'Brien Cooper: Don't Overthink Things
Sometimes our nemesis is our own brain not trusting and being fearful that if we don’t drill down and break it all apart while we’re doing it, we won’t perform.
Clay O'Brien Cooper: Getting the Most Out of Every Horse
Staying mounted is key, and Clay O'Brien Cooper shares secrets on how to maximize the mount you've got.
