First Run in a Team Roping
Well, Leo did it today! He had his roping debut! Our strategy was to just have him do one run and then let him relax, so he would have as little stress as possible and walk away feeling good.
Last year, Leo was a very anxiety filled little fellow. He was hot, jumpy, and very unmanageable. I’ve noticed at these team roping events that you can just feel the intense energy and anxiety in air; it’s stirred up and swirling around every horse and rider along with the dust. Even during warm up, it’s not an easy place to keep a horse calm. Riders are zipping past you at all speeds, ropes are whistling through the air, and more than a few horses lose their cool. Continue Reading »
