Pushing The Barrier With Speed Williams
Rodeo versus Jackpots
One of the biggest differences between rodeos and jackpots is each requires a different mind set. At a rodeo, you need to try to win on every steer you draw. It’s much more of a gamble because you have to use your ability with a rope to overcome any challenges that arise. There are many times when you hit the barrier, you have to throw, whether you’re going to catch or not. When the rodeo pays six places and 4.1 is winning first, and 4.6 is winning sixth, you will win nothing by running down the arena and swinging four or five times before you throw. At rodeos you don’t always need the fastest horse. But you do need a horse that scores
and leaves flat, allowing you to throw your rope fast and easily. There are so many teams now days that can catch fast, it’s hard to win.
There’s a big difference between a one-head rodeo and a rodeo that’s two-head and a short round. When you’re going to one-headers, you need to practice throwing your rope when you cross the line in order to have a chance of spinning the steer fast enough to win.
Most open jackpots are five-head now days. At a jackpot roping you try and catch four steers as fast and smoothly as possible without making mistakes. If you happen to be long on one of them, you can be a little more aggressive on the next one to make up time. Once you get to the short round, depending on your time, it’s now a one- header, just like a rodeo.
It’s all about being able to win on the steer you’ve drawn, whether at a rodeo or roping. At a jackpot you run your steers and try not to eliminate yourself. It’s more about giving yourself a chance to win at the end. At a rodeo, it’s about being as fast as you can.
Early in my career I really liked the one-header rodeo because all I had to do was get to the barrier and throw my rope. I enjoyed that scenario, but you fail a lot in those situations. Now I prefer jackpots where it takes
discipline to score, catch and execute your runs. I enjoy being disciplined and having a better chance of winning at jackpots.
What’s new with me:
I’m happy to say I have Two Moons back, the horse I won the Wildfire on. This horse has a big motor and can really run. I’m excited to get to work with him and try to get him to perform at his best.
Recently I’ve been in Indiana, Iowa, Kansas and Miami, Florida doing schools. I have one more in New York and then I’ll be home for a while working on my horses and giving private lessons.
Miss Rodeo Texas
Miss Rodeo Texas Teen and Miss Rodeo Texas Princess Pageant
June - San Antonio, Texas
www.missrodeotexas.com or contact
Marjorie Murphy 210 349-5935
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Cowboy Sports News Page 61 - May 2012
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