Mechanical Steer Teaches Roping Skills

Mechanical Steer Teaches Roping Skills LIVESTOCK Handling This mechanical steer simulates the action of a live steer teaching roping skills to rodeo competitors
    The Sparky Roping Machine has a body made of plastic and rides on a three-wheeled frame The unit operates on a DC electric motor that runs on batteries so there s no noise or smoke The unit comes with a remote start-stop that you keep on the horse s saddle which enables you to rope by yourself without anyone else operating it for you The steer will run across a roping arena at speeds as high as 20 mph
     When you hit the start button it takes off but once you rope it it disengages automatically so you and your horse get the correct feel of catching a steer The spring-loaded hind legs have the exact timing to get the correct feel when roping says Marvin Kaptein     
     It s something consistent to watch and practice on unlike a live steer It teaches you to rope at the right time and in the correct way
    According to Kaptein the Sparky is the only machine on the market that a header or heeler can rope together or by themselves
     You can head heel dally and face all on one run After you head Sparky the unit is free-wheeling so that a horse can get the correct feel of pulling a steer From start to finish you can t get any more realistic
    He says a lot of urban cowboys like calf roping but don t have the animals or equipment to try it other than a horse We offer a total of eight different models that cover everything from team roping to breakaway and calf roping he notes
    The standard model sells for $7 400
    Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Sparky Superior Roping Machine 3401 Fig Ave Rock Valley Iowa 51247 ph 877 877-4240 or 800 211-8575; marvink@smartsteer com; www smartsteer com

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