Roping Basics
October 12, 2011
Get “roped in” with these tips from Pat Hooks.
AQHA’s Versatility Ranch Horse competition is attracting more and more people to the show ring. But for many of them, there’s just one catch: the roping. One of the VRH classes is working ranch horse, in which riders are required to rope a cow or else lose points.
But AQHA Professional Horseman Patrick Hooks of Texhoma, Oklahoma, says that roping shouldn’t be a deterrent to anyone – it doesn’t take magic, just knowledge and lots of practice. You’ll have to provide the desire and the practice time … but Pat is offering to provide the knowledge, through the Roping Basics FREE report.
He’ll start by introducing you to the terminology (what is a “spoke,” anyway?) and the types of ropes that are available. (Does “60-foot 5/16-inch XXX soft nylon with a swivel honda” make sense to you? It will, after reading this report!)
With plenty of step-by-step photos, Pat shows you how to build a loop and swing a rope. And he even injects a little humor along the way, by quoting Will Rogers as saying that as someone was learning how to rope, there would be times he would call his rope anything but a rope.
“If you’re just starting out, be patient,” Pat says. “Roping will eventually become very rewarding and enjoyable as you progress. But know that some shots take years to learn. So please be patient with yourself as you learn the basics and about the many different shots that can be thrown. Recognize your accomplishments as you begin and realize there will be a building-block learning process.”
Start that process now by downloading Pat’s FREE report, Roping Basics.
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June 7th, 2009 at 6:50 pm
The roping article by Patrick Hooks mentions a book he wrote “Fix It Up for the Horse”. Where can I find a copy?
June 9th, 2009 at 10:53 pm
Hi Haden,
That book, as well as some other books/DVDs by Pat, are available on his Web site, http://www.hookshorseranch.com. Some really good resources there!
June 8th, 2010 at 6:02 am
[...] people to the show ring. AQHA Professional Horseman Patrick Hooks provides his knowledge in the Roping Basics FREE report. Get it [...]
August 4th, 2010 at 5:03 pm
[...] And we still have yet to see last-year youth such as multiple youth roping world champion Ryan Schroeder of Gainseville, Texas, who’ll be making his appearance later this week in tie-down, heading and heeling. [...]
September 2nd, 2010 at 7:38 pm
[...] 2005 and 2007, he won the Select reserve world championship in breakaway roping with Top Notch Jack, but it was the 2007 win that was particularly memorable for Roger. His good [...]
September 7th, 2010 at 1:27 pm
[...] Thinking of trying a new discipline? Why not roping? Learn how to get started with AQHA’s FREE report, Roping Basics. [...]
November 9th, 2010 at 4:04 am
[...] AQHA Professional Horsewoman Gerrie Barnes and her husband, Jeff, own and operate Barnes Ranch, a multipurpose equine event facility in Larkspur, Colorado. They offer a variety of western riding instruction, clinics and cattle practices for entry-level to advanced riders. Popular clinics, including the versatility ranch horse skill-building program, introduce horses and people to cattle work and roping. [...]
January 31st, 2011 at 9:54 am
[...] after a brand of chewing tobacco, Charlies Surprise grew up as a ranch horse who was used for roping and gathering cattle. With all that exposure to obstacles and “boogers,” it was no surprise [...]
April 4th, 2011 at 1:57 pm
[...] They were disgusted with themselves and their roping. [...]