Clinics

Breakaway Roping Clinics: Overview and Requirements

Our breakaway roping clinics offer tailored instruction in a supportive, non-judgmental environment to help you and your horse progress, whether you’re new to roping or a seasoned roper. Each clinic provides ample practice time, expert guidance, and structured skill-building for all levels. Join us to learn foundational skills, improve technique, and experience the joy of roping in a relaxed, welcoming space.

Clinic Levels:

🌟 Beginner Clinics
Our Beginner Clinics go beyond the basics—they’re not only for first-time ropers but are also ideal for handlers with inexperienced horses needing foundational training in a low-pressure setting. We focus on groundwork, horse positioning, and essential roping techniques, using dummies and sleds to help you and your horse gain confidence without live cattle. This clinic is perfect for new ropers, those with young horses, or anyone working on their positioning and horsemanship.

• What to Expect:

  • Groundwork with Dummies: Plenty of time to work on dummy roping.

  • Sled Work: Practice tracking and roping on the sled.

  • Box Work: Exposure to the box to help horses and riders become comfortable in the roping space.

  • Horse Positioning: Emphasis on foundational positioning to build a solid base.

🌟 Intermediate & Advanced Clinics
For ropers looking to elevate their skills or perfect advanced techniques, our Intermediate and Advanced Clinics provide focused training on roping fundamentals, advanced groundwork, and live cattle practice. These clinics are designed to help you achieve competitive-level roping proficiency with guidance from expert instructors.

• What to Expect:

  • Groundwork with Dummies: Advanced techniques for experienced ropers.

  • Sled Work and Live Cattle Practice: Includes roping from a moving sled and live cattle practice for ropers ready to level up.

  • Box Work and Positioning: Advanced strategies to sharpen your positioning, technique, and overall roping accuracy.

Required Supplies for All Clinics

Participants are responsible for bringing their own supplies:

• Horse: Each participant must bring their own horse.

• Breakaway Rope: Bring a breakaway rope that you’re comfortable using.

• Breakaway Hondo (for clinics involving live cattle): Required for advanced roping with live cattle.

• Riding Gear: Proper tack and riding equipment, including:

  • Saddle: A rope saddle is preferred for advanced clinics, but barrel saddles are allowed for those without a rope saddle.

• Water & Snacks: Staying hydrated and energized is essential.

• Lunch: Please bring your own lunch.