Team Roping with Jake and Clay

By Fran Devereaux Smith

Jake Barnes and Clay O’Brien Cooper — one of the most successful header-heeler teams in rodeo history with seven world titles between them — share the knowledge, skill and discipline behind their success in this instructional guide.

Covering both fundamentals and advanced techniques, the book explores topics such as head and heel ropes, proper handling of both, roping the head and heel dummy, selecting and working the head and heel horse, gear and equipment, horsemanship for headers and heelers, steers and practice drills and competitive strategy. Additional chapters address rules, teamwork and the mindset required for consistent performance in the arena.

224 pages