The Ariat World Series of Team Roping Finale is one of the richest equine events in the world. Are you ready to rope for that kind of money? Look no further, Roping.com has an entire playlist to prepare you for the 2023 Finale, with tips from some of the industry’s best. Here’s a few of our favorite videos from the Ariat WSTR Finale Prep playlist to get you started.


Clay O'Brien Cooper The Team Roping Journal

1. Ariat World Series of Team Roping Finale Prep: Heeling Strategy-Clay O’Brien Cooper

How should you approach your heeling position and strategy at the Ariat World Series of Team Roping Finale? Clay O’Brien Cooper gives his advice.

2. Deliberate Swings in Short Arenas-Trevor Brazile

The arena at the South Point Equestrian Center can force ropers into a speed trap if they’re not careful. Trevor Brazile explains how deliberate swings can eliminate that problem, resulting in faster, more consistent catches for big money at the Ariat World Series of Team Roping Finale.

Jake Barnes

3. Practicing for the Ariat World Series of Team Roping Finale-Jake Barnes

You cannot be afraid to run at the barrier at the Ariat World Series of Team Roping Finale. Jake Barnes talks about how you should prepare to win and what sort of start you need.

4. Preparing Your Head Horse for the Ariat World Series of Team Roping Finale-Kolton Schmidt

How do you need your head horse leaving in the South Point Equestrian Center’s arena? Kolton Schmidt talks about what you need to focus on in the practice pen to be ready to rope for millions in Vegas.

5. World Series of Team Roping Finale Mental Prep-Patrick Smith

The Ariat World Series of Team Roping FInale is undoubtedly the most money any roper has ever competed for. How do you prepare to be under the bright lights of Las Vegas, in the South Point Arena, with your money up? Two-time World Champion Patrick Smith talks about how he suggests you prepare your nerves.

Check out the full WSTR Finale prep playlist, only at Roping.com HERE.