Winning Weekend, for Cooper.  Purchased this horse Feb 14, 2009. And just Three months later, almost $30,000 in winnings....Look for his new back up horse, Doc.

"Don't Skimp on your Horse".  Buy a Holden Horse!

So, you think you want to learn to Team rope?

First, make sure you can ride and handle a horse well.  And find a SOLID, older horse, that has been there, and done that. One that stays quiet in the box, and makes the same run, over and over.  Start on the heeling end first.  There is no place for a beginning header. It is too complicated to try to set up a run, by first catching, dallying safely , handling cattle correctly, and giving a heeler a shot........And get a good heeling dummy, even if it is a sawhorse, and learn perfect practice.   Buy heeling videos and books and study them when you are able.  THEN when you are catching that dummy consistantly,  you can start roping a lead steer or a donkey from your horse.  Your last step, is roping out of the box.   If you do your groundwork first, your will advance much quicker. 

Postnote, we have an excellent beginning  Head and Heeling horse, that the owners have advanced on.  They are now able to pass him on for another beginner. Ask Jack for details Mitch, or  others.   

NEWS

BFI Roping begins in Reno, Nevada this week.  Several of our friends are going out to watch. On Wednesday, at the All Girls Roping, watch for Krista Maunder.  SHe will be roping on her HOLDEN HORSE, "Blue".  We wish her the best of luck, and a safe trip for all who attend! (we will be at the barn, getting more horses ready to sell)