The Team Roping Journal

WHAT MAKES A WINNER?

HEADING EDITION

"He wins every week."

"That guy never misses."

"She’s a great run in the #8.5."

At every jackpot, big or small, you’re bound to notice someone who stands out. Someone who, more often than not, has a callback or two in the short round and walks to the pay window once or twice throughout the day Of course, this roping game is much more affordable when you’re cashing checks week after week, so what exactly is the secret to winning in team roping’s lower divisions against people with the same number and skill as you? Those who study the number system and teach plenty of schools might just know best.

Cory Johnson, Producer, The Roping Co.

The Secret: Ability to handle adversity.

In a team roping run, there are five minds involved: the header, heeler, steer, head horse and heel horse. If you’re really lucky, they’re all on the same page. In the high-numbered ropings, you generally

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