An introduction to roping

Yesterday at Cowboy College, Rocco showed us how to swirl a lasso over our heads and, using a dummy cow on wheels, rope a steer. It’s an odd thing, twirling a lasso. You either get the feel for it pretty quickly or you don’t. And it doesn’t really have anything to do with how good of a horseman or athlete you are. The most natural cowboy out here just could not make that lasso do what another fella who still hasn’t figured out how to properly put on a saddle could.

I’ve got to admit, I wasn’t half bad. When it came time to try it out on some live cows, Rocco had me go first. And I nailed that lil’ doggie on the first try.

I’m starting to like this cowboy business. As long as I can stay off my horse.

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