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Truth

Travis — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 19:34:08 +0000

FREEDOM
Imagine what it would be like to depend on nothing! To be unattached to the past or the future, to approval or disapproval, to pressure or fear, to demands or expectations, to controlling or being controlled. The Game should be played with total freedom: the true athlete abandons himself to the dictates of his body, his instincts, his creativity. He doesn’t think about or cling to anything outside of himself, but rather lets go of everything, giving himself up to the rhythm of the moment. With no agendas. No plans. No one to please. Nothing to prove.

Walt Talks about his Practice. New video lesson!

Travis — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 18:23:05 +0000

We’ve been getting a lot of questions about how we Practice. I just thought this would be a great way for you guys to see how I actually prepare my horses and myself. Just click on this link WW Practice Session. Enjoy!

Playoffs & Summer Highlight Video

traviswoodard — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:46:21 +0000

Well, It’s been an exciting year. Full of ups and downs, highs and lows. The summer could have went better. Brock and I didn’t win like I thought we should. While he is a great guy and I wish him the best, we didn’t click and we decided to part ways. He is roping with Brandon Bates and I’m roping with Kaleb Driggers.

Kaleb and I started roping at Caldwell the second week of August and had instant success. As of writing this we’ve won a little under $14k. We get along good and have fun roping. He ropes extremely well handles steers better than anyone I’ve ever roped with and I have high hopes for next year with him. I don’t do well when roping becomes work. For me to do my best, It has to be fun. Kaleb is great at that, he doesn’t take himself too seriously, and in almost every situation bad or good you can always see him smile. You can’t tell if he just won or lost. Clay Cooper is just like that. Golfers talk about mastering your emotions. The best in rodeo, the best in sports, can do it. Having fun is the best way to ensure that you wont be nervous and will likely preform at your best. He makes it easy for me to be my best and I look forward to 2011 season.

The Tour Finale is this week and I have $40k won. If I do good there, I should have a good shot at the finals. Pendleton got 155 teams because it is there 100 year anniversary. So, it should pay great as well. Plenty of opportunity for me but all I can do is heel my steers and let the secretaries figure it out. Kaleb didn’t make it so I’ll heel for Steve Purcella, who won it last year and made a late season run to make the NFR. Thats just what I need.

I put a little highlight reel together for you guys. Click here to see it. Summer Highlights . We are booking lessons at the Training Center for the fall. We will be heading home in a few weeks so call or email for availability. If your interested in coming for a few days, available dates are October 19-21, November 1-4, and Nov 26. Till next time- TW

Travis Talks About Timing.

traviswoodard — Mon, 10 May 2010 20:07:54 +0000

Check out this link Travis Heeling Lesson to see the latest video lesson. Travis rides his 3 year old colt “Tigger” on the Hot Heels and talks about position and timing. Hope you enjoy!

Spring is Here!

traviswoodard — Sat, 08 May 2010 15:05:46 +0000

We had a great week at the Training Center. Beautiful weather, great steers, and all the roping you’d ever want. Check out the Flicker link at the bottom of the page to see all the fun we had. Walt and Travis had a great day training their colts and teaching. The students enjoyed lots of roping, instruction, and Grandmas cookin’! If your thinking about coming down, spring is the time. Don’t wait, call Walt for availability at 209-662-2461.

Video lesson 1. Walt shows you how he trains his horses to track a steer.

traviswoodard — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:05:14 +0000

Walt rides “Meaty” and shows you how he trains his horses on the Hot Heels. This is our first video lesson so please excuse the sound. The next we will have wireless mic’s. It’s a great lesson and wonderful for getting your horse to stay to the inside while not running by. Just click on this link Walt’s lesson 1 and enjoy!

Video Welcome from Walt and Travis.

traviswoodard — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:03:04 +0000

Walt and Travis would like to personally welcome everyone to the new site. To view just click on this link “ Walt and Travis Welcome“ and enjoy. Look forward to bi-weekly lessons from Walt and Travis. See how they practice and keep there horses working and ready to win. Check out the Tips portion of the site periodically to catch all the free lessons! Comment us if you have any questions or ideas for online lessons.

Seek Good Counsel

admin — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 16:46:30 +0000

Seek the counsel of men who will tell you the truth about yourself, even it it hurts you to hear it. Mere commendation will not bring the improvement you need.