Posted by Tim on 7/29/2004, 12:19 pm, in reply to "Re: team roping lessons in the san antonio area" We love our sport but you have to to be willing to put forth all the time and effort required to do it safely and we really like to see new people becoming interested and participating. The bad news is that there are no roping schools or lessons that will enable you to just The good news is that there are plenty of places and people who will help you get started and help you with the basics. The bad news is that it requires hours and hours of commitment. The good news is that you can advance as fast as you're willing to work for. More good news is that there are many roping "Schools" around that will help you to get started and then improve if you choose that route but it will not be quick, easy or cheap. More good news is that it's getting so popular, that you will be able to find someone to practice with without spending a bunch of money. We like to encourage people to rope so we always invite other ropers, of all skill levels. Team roping is very complex, and not near as easy as it looks, but it's very challenging and rewarding, a lot of fun, you meet lots of mostly nice people and few that ain't so nice but it's enjoyable to travel to various events and compete against, and with, both your old friends and new ones. If you're still interested enough to come out and and get a better idea what you're up against, there are places around S.A., we're out in Medina county, but there are many places that you can go and everyone tries to help. Tim
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The problem is that team roping isn't a sport that you just "try". Due to the inherrent dangers of equestrian activities, much preparation is needed.
Even with excellent riding skills and horsemanship, roping live cattle from horseback is potentially dangerous.
Before you can actually team rope, you have to learn to handle a rope on the ground and learn the basic mechanics of roping a roping "dummy".
then you must learn horsemanship.
That in istself is quite an experience. It takes a lot of work and dedication to learn how horses think and how to handle them properly because a horse is very dynamic in his performance and behavior and will sour or quit working properly easily.
Then you must put the two together. Learn to handle your rope and your horse at the same time.
"Check it out". The sport is entirely too complex.
In my opinion, it's worth the work.
But also, if you're a minor, you'll have to clear everything with your parents and make sure you have their full support and consent, that's anywhere you go, but done properly, the risks are minimized and every now and then you'll win money and prizes. It all depends on how hard you're willing to work at it.
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