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Goat Tying has become a highly competitive event at all levels of rodeo, which requires physical ability and horsemanship. Better Basics Goat Tying Clinics are designed to improve each student's skill and technique for faster, more consistent and competitive times in the rodeo arena. Students begin with instruction on fundamental skills and horsemanship. Each element of goat tying is broken down and worked on separately so that the students develop an understanding of the desired movements that are necessary to perform each task. Along with the instructional how, a why is also given, so that the students understand the importance of the technique. Instruction advances with the student's skill level to continually challenge and improve their performance. A variety of goats are at each clinic so that the students learn how to handle and win in any situation. Students are video taped throughout the clinic. Discussion periods cover equipment, how to practice and compete, physical condition, mental preparation and reviewing of video tapes. Jackpots are held to test the student's ability in a competition like setting.
The Latest News:Check here for the current list of clinics in your area.
Here's a Tip:Self Expectations and Confidence It is good to expect things of yourself. In the practice pen, we strive for perfection and speed and push ourselves to be better than everyone else (and ourselves) Then we hope that carries over to the rodeo. But we've got to be "good" to ourselves mentally so we can do what we are capable of physically. Building your self confidence starts with positive self talk every day. Being a good coach to yourself is important, as you can not always be dissatisfied with what you are doing (practice pen or the rodeo). You've got to find what you are doing good, give yourself credit and build on that. You need to feel confidence to be able to go out and give a good rodeo performance. If you are not measuring up in your own mind, why should you be able to measure up against the competition? The true competition is ourselves, so why beat ourselves through negative thoughts of our own abilities?
Assistant instructors for 2012 include Better Basic Students that are among the top college competitors and 2011 College National Finals Rodeo Qualifiers.
Video Tip Sponsored by Rattler Ropes Proper Position Video Tip Sponsored by Rattler Ropes Staying Square Video Tip Sponsored by Rattler Ropes Strings Video Tip Sponsored by Rattler Ropes Dismounts
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