Hi all, I'm a long time lurker here looking for a little advice. As part of my job I often need to catch a cow/steer/heifer to dispatch it for varying reasons. Oftentimes they're in yards or fields with others and not always easy to separate or easy to get near. In my truck I carry an assortment of ropes and halters. For sometime now I have been trying to use a makeshift lariat but the rope is too "soft", it won't hold it's shape when throwing.
I have finally managed to get my hands on a "proper" lariat with rawhide hondo, it's been used but there's plenty of life left in it. My question is, can anyone advice me how best to rope cattle, basically throwing a good loop for a head catch, I'll have plenty of chances to practice once I grab the basics.
Sorry if I have posted this in the wrong forum.
I have finally managed to get my hands on a "proper" lariat with rawhide hondo, it's been used but there's plenty of life left in it. My question is, can anyone advice me how best to rope cattle, basically throwing a good loop for a head catch, I'll have plenty of chances to practice once I grab the basics.
Sorry if I have posted this in the wrong forum.