Some great information here. Chris Cox clinic or videos should be a help. Chris puts a huge focus on horsemanship. If you and your horse are making mistakes you shouldn't be building a loop.
Years ago we had a new guy come rope with us. He was a new rider and roper. He was wanting to heel and bought a heel horse. Every time he picked up his rope the horse ducked to the left and he would grab the O$hit handle. Once a night he would hit the dirt. Many offered to help him. Even swap horses and school his horse. He wasn't willing to take any help. He eventually quit coming. It was a good reminder to all to be open to help and making sure you and your horse are correct before trying to do anything with the rope.
I think Chris gives his clients the right prospective. Seen too many try to skip the horsemanship in different disciplines, I call them sponsor's not competitor's. Many are riding the best horses.
Maybe you have someone that has or is helping you with horsemanship.
Good luck and have fun
Years ago we had a new guy come rope with us. He was a new rider and roper. He was wanting to heel and bought a heel horse. Every time he picked up his rope the horse ducked to the left and he would grab the O$hit handle. Once a night he would hit the dirt. Many offered to help him. Even swap horses and school his horse. He wasn't willing to take any help. He eventually quit coming. It was a good reminder to all to be open to help and making sure you and your horse are correct before trying to do anything with the rope.
I think Chris gives his clients the right prospective. Seen too many try to skip the horsemanship in different disciplines, I call them sponsor's not competitor's. Many are riding the best horses.
Maybe you have someone that has or is helping you with horsemanship.
Good luck and have fun
