I admit that with AI today, it can be difficult to determine whether a photo or video is real. That said, I’ve done some research on this 44-second video, and by all accounts it’s the real deal.
If you are someone who watches rodeo, then you’ve probably seen the event called “team roping.” Two cowboys on horseback charge after an escaping steer, and one cowboy — the header — ropes the horns/neck and then turns the steer. Next, the second cowboy — the heeler — ropes both hind legs; it’s a 5-second penalty for one leg. Top teams often finish in less than 5 seconds. The event requires incredible skill and split-second coordination.
I’m always amazed when watching team roping. To me, it appears tremendously difficult but possible for the header to throw his rope around a steer’s horns/neck. The heeler’s job seems impossible. No matter how many times I see it, I can’t understand how the heeler can time his throw so his rope ends up under the jumping steer’s hind legs.
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I mention these facts about rodeo because the guy who posted this video on his Instagram page — Beau Picou (photo above) — is a working cowboy from Texas. He lives on a horse and is highly skilled at roping.
I don’t have any idea how many times in the past Beau has tried roping a running coyote. Whatever the case, this time he was successful, and I think you’ll agree that his skill — and that of his horse — are off the charts.
Note: Turn up the video's volume for best viewing.
