Roping Shots - Backwards Swing

Pat goes over a head and heel shot using the backwards swing. He also touches on how to build a loop for some of the beginners out there and the how and why of roping front feet.

[@johankannemeyer7284]

Pat, you are good. Although I dont know a lot about roping its easy to spot a pro when you see one. Thanks for all the tips on roping and horse training. You keep me busy here in Namibia.

[@johnmorris7960]

I really enjoyed this video. I discovered more that I have been doing wrong which is no surprise. I could listen to Mr. Pat talk all day long. His sense of humor cracks me up. Thanks Mrs. Deb for sharing him with us.

[@janortega6936]

Now with the COVID-19 situation is the best way every body to practice this Buckaroo Traditional techniques and prevent any social activity issues. It’s an honor for me to acknowledge the way you do for a living this successful roping technique and stay in touch with the world while being in a totally secure place with my family in my home. Thank you very much!

[@margodawson4671]

Thanks for the roping leasons always learn something. I always love to learn and get better. I was never the top roper but I got the job done every time. Darrell, NE

[@ArizonaCowboys]

thanks for explaining how to build that loop. so helpful!!!

[@richardscott5611]

Rich Scott 40 mi. Ea. Denver. Was raised in the Antelope Valley. Spent some time on the Tejon ranch with Bill shanks, Tony Araujo, Mickey Sutherland Robert Bias to name some. I really appreciate what you’re talking about. Riata roping done the way it was meant to be used, everyone feels better at the end of the day. It not just trappins.

[@alfredosencion3105]

love it,watch it over and over,great ,the easy and simple way of teaching by MI GURU MR.PAT EL VAQUERO CALIFORNIANO,SALUDOS SENOR DE JALISCO,MX.

[@piche090391]

super excited to attend your clinic in October

[@margodawson4671]

Pat, You said you like to brand 100 head a day and Lord knows I have did a 100 but while working on a large ranch I have did close to a 1,000 a day. Did not have a choice, the boss said do it and you was a tired hand by dark. Thanks Darrell, Nebraska

[@buckarooman9208]

Thanks your videos are all ways help full to watch. Could you make a video on throwing the figurate loop between the head and the front legs I would grately appreciate that. Thank you

[@PatnDebPuckett]

To properly demonstrate the figure 8, the cow needs to be running. But we’ll try to set it up so it makes sense on a roping dummy in a future video.

[@andytuesday500]

Thank you sir I enjoy the knowledge.

[@eldenbegay7219]

Hey Partner I really enjoy the way you explain your roping shots!! I’m from Albugureque NM and watch you video all the time but I want to order one of your rawhide hondo Thanks god bless

[@PatnDebPuckett]

Good rawhide hondos are getting harder to find. We’ll try it find some when we go to Baja in August...

[@jamesoneill2444]

I really enjoy your videos thanks for all you explain wish you were closer would love to hang out sometime

[@mulletmanjeeper]

I have building my loop down. Now going to start working with my horse in round pin roping him.

[@bornaluckyman1]

Question: do you know how good and educational these videos are to watch .... ???

[@PatnDebPuckett]

Is that a trick question?

[@johnmarshall6130]

Great stuff! Really enjoying the videos. I want to learn the roping but I am left handed. I have seen that there are left twisted lariats. What are the issues with using a right twisted lariat in the left hand? Also is using the backward swing going to uncoil the rope like using a right twisted lariat in the left hand? Thank you for any info. on this. Weirton, WV

[@PatnDebPuckett]

You are overthinking. You will not uncoil a rope whether swinging it one way or another with either hand. The correct twist just helps you to not put a twist in your loop as you swing.

[@johnmarshall6130]

@@PatnDebPuckett thank you!

[@sonofafisherman743]

New sub here I have a sheep farm and I’m wanting to get a horse to herd up sheep and rope one now and then if they were to get out I’m a fairly new rider I have just rode tn walking horse up and down the mountains in the past what breed and gilding or mare ? Or any advice I would appreciate it great videos 👍

[@PatnDebPuckett]

It takes a really special horse to work and rope sheep. Many ranch horses find them terrifying. I don’t know that I’d recommend roping sheep if you’re a beginner. For a ranch horse, I generally recommend a gelding but one of our best bridle horses is a mare so it’s best to keep an open mind. We don’t use gaited horses for a number of reasons. Mostly because they aren’t typically fast enough when you need to get going and they aren’t comfortable to us. Again, it’s best to keep an open mind and find a gentle horse that is good for you. Quarter horses are the norm in the ranch world but some of the modern quarter horses wouldn’t hold up to a hard days work and they are built down hill which is counterproductive to collection which is important to us. Possibly the most important bit of advice I can give you if you want to ride your horse among your sheep is to avoid a gray horse. Lambs see a gray horse and often run up underneath the horse’s belly. Having a large number of lambs running underneath your horse will test even the most reliable and gentle horse. As a beginner, you should find someone in your area whose horsemanship you admire and try to learn from them. Good luck!

[@sonofafisherman743]

Deb Puckett I will defenetly use your advice thank you so much for replying back and I will keep watching your vids to learn as much as I can thanks 👍

[@plantsbatsandcats]

If you guys have time do you think you could have examples of these shots in real situations? I’d love to see the speed at which you need to shoot and pull the loop on a moving target to get the desired effect. Edit: I just saw the other video! Nevermind

[@thomasrobison8374]

Pat, I’ve got question that I’d appreciate your advice on. I’ve got a 45 foot nylon that seems to have lost some of its twist so that when you build a loop, the bottom tries to circle around into a figure eight. It doesn’t stay open well when I try to throw a shot, especially if there’s some distance involved when I’m throwing with coils. Is there a way to save it or should I buy a new one and hang the old on the wall?

[@PatnDebPuckett]

Switch ends.

[@brianroth5754]

Hey Gang! Started ropin' and I ended up getting a weird twist in my loop that I can't get out! whats the proper way in getting the kink out of the loop? Brian from PHX, AZ

[@JESSEPAVON]

You need to counter twist it. If you don’t get it just undo the whole thing. I’m sure by now you figure it out.

[@johnwayne2610]

I've noticed that the roping dummy has indentations on the back legs, I expect to simulate the bend of the hock. Is this correct, and if so, is it necessary ? I plan to build a roping dummy in the near future to practice my roping (especially some of the shots shown in y'all's videos) .

[@PatnDebPuckett]

The notch in our roping dummy gives a visual which is important when you practice. When you build your roping dummy, make the legs a little further apart than ours. It will be more realistic. Pat built that one to travel with so it needed to fit in a certain slot on our flatbed.

[@johnwayne2610]

@@PatnDebPuckett Thank you...

[@joelhamilton6720]

🐴👍

[@tomlaventure9988]

Hi Deb, Pat mentioned he likes a 5/16 soft lay rope but I was wondering does he use a Nylon or Poly or cotton or something different? Thank you

[@PatnDebPuckett]

Nylon.

[@tomlaventure9988]

@@PatnDebPuckett Thank you Deb! I really enjoy your videos, they are so informative and helpful!

[@reidbankert4425]

Do you guys have any ways to unkink a rope that likes to kink up? Thanks

[@PatnDebPuckett]

Not really. You could try putting the honda on the other end and see if you can get some use out of it. If it’s a poly rope, they are now made with little bits of metal worked into the strands which get bent causing the rope to kink. A question back to you is to determine whether or not the rope has an actual kink or bend in it or if it kinks up after you swing it. If it’s not the rope, you might have a problem with your swing...usually too much wrist and not enough shoulder.

[@reidbankert4425]

Deb Puckett yes, it is a poly. The rope was given to me by someone who used it like a team rope instead of a ranch rope. That might be part of the issue. Thanks for your reply!

[@reidbankert4425]

And yes, it has lots of bends

[@PatnDebPuckett]

That’s the reason we don’t use polys any more. Nylon ropes have their own set of problems but they don’t kink. If you live where there’s mud, it’s a hard choice because nylons don’t do well there. So there you have it. Sorry I couldn’t be of more help.

[@reidbankert4425]

Deb Puckett no problem! Thank you! Sorry to add more questions but, do you know of any good sources to learn more rope shots? (Preferably free sites)I have been working on these and have got most of them but I’m also looking for more basic shots. Thank you again!

[@rickgunier8314]

I like that comment if it's a hard lay leave it at home pull trucks with it

[@chryslertechnician3439]

What rope is thst