with Colter Todd
Stepping up your game and roping faster
Occasionally ropers ask me how they can rope fast or right out of the box. This requires practice in getting your rope up fast. As your horse is leaving the box and pushing off his hind end, use that motion to propel yourself forward and up and start your swing.
Practice this exercise, with or without steers, until it feels natural and you can throw your rope without feeling awkward. Video your practice sessions to make sure your form is correct and your swing is level and pointed at the target.
Always visualize the run you want to make before you make it. With the right practice eventually you will be able to throw your rope as soon as you leave the box, rather than four strides down the pen.
Colter Todd recently tied the world record time of 3.5 seconds at the Dallas Tour Finale November 9th. Colter lives in Marana Arizona with his wife Karly, 4-year old daughter Madilyn and 4-month old son Colter, Jr. where he practices his roping and works on his family’s ranch.
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