Dear Logan,
I am a No. 2 header. Do you think it is better to practice on a mechanical
steer more than live steers? If so, how often would you rope the mechanical
steer over live steers? If not, how would you set up a practice for a low number
roper? My horses seem to work pretty well on both and I don’t seem to have any
major problems as of yet. I am just trying to figure out the best way to
practice for me and my horses. I only have about 2 to 3 hours a day to
practice.
Thanks,
Dale, Ulm, Mont.
Dear Dale,
I think a person should rope the Hot Heels first because you can control it.
When I practice, we slow everything down and rope the mechanical steer about 15
times and can kind of get in sync and get your horse in a rhythm. Then you can
utilize live steers. I use both. I like it that way so everything’s working
better that way instead of going right to live cattle. If I’m having trouble, I
go to a mechanical steer and slow it down and figure out the problems. But you
have to practice on live cattle, too, so you can keep your edge on reading
cattle.
Sincerely,
Logan Olson
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