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The
little
things in technique that make a
big
difference in time
Better Basics Goat Tying Clinics
Goat Tying has become a highly competitive event at all levels
of rodeo, which requires physical ability and horsemanship. Better Basics
Goat Tying Clinics are designed to improve each student's skill and technique
for faster, more consistent and competitive times in the rodeo arena.
Students begin with instruction on fundamental skills and
horsemanship. Each element of goat tying is broken down and worked on
separately so that the students develop an understanding of the desired
movements that are necessary to perform each task. Along with the
instructional how, a
why is also given, so that the students understand the importance of the
technique. Instruction advances with the student's skill level to continually
challenge and improve their performance. A variety of goats are at each
clinic so that the students learn how to handle and win in any situation.
Students are video taped throughout the clinic. Discussion periods cover
equipment, how to practice and compete, physical condition, mental preparation
and reviewing of video tapes. Jackpots are held to test the student's
ability in a competition like setting.

Tip
of the Month
Question:
I am starting a new
horse for goat tying and wondering if you have any tips or steps that I
should follow in training him. I would appreciate any information that
you can share with me. Thank you. Dacia Bergeleen
If you have an arena this is easy-
start with riding him down the fence at a walk & swing out in the
frog position. If he stops encourage him to move forward again,
when he does step down & lead him forward. They usually will stop
again as you lower yourself down, but don't worry because leading
him forward will help him stay moving as you add speed. If he
doesn't worry about this, speed up to a trot. Get him to where he
can trot & carry you in the frog position with out slowing down much
& he stays moving as you step off. When he stays moving easily at a
trot, then go ahead and add more speed. This will be over a week or
so period of time, depending on your horse.
The shorter the sessions, the
better for him. Keep him interested by not doing too much. Quit for
the session when he does a couple good ones. Give him credit for
small improvements!
As he gets comfortable with you
stepping off of him start pushing him to go a little faster. When
you get to where you're doing rodeo paced runs down the fence &
stepping off then add a goat. If I have a helper, I stake the goat
about 10 feet off the fence & have the helper hold the goat until I
get there, so it doesn't run back into the fence. Start with riding
him by until he doesn't look at the goat anymore, then go to leading
him by- trotting & slow loping. Have a grain bucket or a buddy
horse at the end of the arena so he knows where to run to after he
gets by the goat. As he leads by easy & finds his reward (friend or
grain) go ahead and start stepping off & tying the goat- again have
the helper hold the goat until you get there so it can't run in
front of the horse- or even lead the goat off to the left some to
give your horse more room to run by depending on how your horse is
working. Gradually add speed until you are going rodeo run pace-
again this will take several weeks, depending on your horse. When
he can go fast, slow down for you to step off & he runs straight to
the end of the arena, then you can gradually move the goat farter
off the fence- maybe 20 feet for one practice session and if he
stays straight & it goes well, keep moving the goat out to the
middle of the arena more. If at any time your horse doesn't work-
frog or lead him by for a few runs to help straighten him out. If
you need to move the goat back closer to the fence go ahead, this
may allow you to ty the goat more so you get some practice in as
well. Just pay attention to how your horse is working & adjust what
you are doing from there. Frogging & leading him by will help keep
him straight & to the end of the arena.
What
would you like to know??? email
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