If you would like to apply for a trainer's license in roping/timed events, please answer the following questions. When you are finished answering them, please e-mail them to admin@riata-online.net.
- Describe Team Roping (both heading & heeling), Calf Roping, Steer Roping, and Breakaway Roping, and their differences, and what the horse has to do differently in each one.
- What is the difference between AQHA roping vs. Rodeo or Ranch roping?
- Describe the three legal catches in heading.
- What penalty is given if you only rope one hind leg in heeling?
- What is the amount of loops given per event?
- To stop a steer, the roper must ________. Describe this process, found in both heading and steer roping.
- When is a team roping run considered finished, and then flagged by the flagger?
- What is the penalty for a broken barrier?
- What is a breed of cattle that is especially suited for team roping?
- What is a bridle catch? Is it legal?
- What is a Lap-and Tap start?
- What is essential in a good steer wrestling horse?
- What is the reason a steer wrestling horse may not make a good roping horse?
- What are three common problems even seasoned roping horses can develop?
- A calf roping horse can be penalized or disqualified for what?
- What is unique about roping saddles? What tack is often found on roping horses? What unique aid is on a calf roping horse?
- Name and describe two common roping bits.
- The average time limit on roping events is:
- Name three reason a rerun may be given.
- What is a legal tie in calf roping, what do you use to tie the calf and what is the length of time the calf must remain tied?
- If the calf fell when roped (in calf roping), what must be done?
- What is critical of your horses behavior in the box?
- To 'score' your heading horse means what?