As seen in Vegas at the 2011 NFR... The NEW El Tapadero foot roping dummy from Cactus Ropes!

Are you ready to step up your roping game? Made in the USA & endorsed by Cactus Ropes, the El Tapadero foot roping dummy is a toe tappin' good time. The steer head is extremely durable and easy to haul around in the trailer, truck, rope bag, etc. He will fit most foot sizes and is great for any level of roper. Young and old folks will have a great time roping this little foot dummy and can choose between 6 different colors. Each El Tapadero is also branded with its own bible scripture.

To order yours today, be sure to visit us at Coolhorse.com or give us a call at 1-800-749-0522. Your El Tapadero will come complete with the strap for your foot and a play rope. Be sure to check out our additional blog to learn the history & purpose of the Tapadero roping dummies!

Happy Trails,
Abby B.

(Pictured- Jason from Cactus Saddlery shows of his double header! Photo courtesy of Cactus Ropes.)

Worms 101 from Durvet Triple Wormer

Intestinal worms have the potential to cause serious damage to the animal's health if left untreated. Tapeworms, roundworms and hookworms are zoonotic - meaning they can all be transmitted to humans!

Tapeworms

• Common thorughout the United States and Canada
• Durvet Triple Wormer is a combination broad-spectrum de-wormer that kills the most common tapeworms
• Some tapeworms can grow up to 16' length

Roundworms

• The most common internal parasite of dogs throughout the world
• Almost all puppies less than 3 months of age are infected with roundworms
• Widespread throughout the United States and Canada
• Each female can shed up to 100,000 eggs per day
• Eggs can survive in soil for years
• In just one week, two puppies infected with roundworms can shed over 20 million eggs, contaminating a 2,800 square-foot backyard

Hookworms

• Common throughout the United States and Canada
• 19% of dogs are infected with hookworks
• One adult female hookworm is reported to produce as many as 25,000 eggs a day

Today I received an email from a gentleman wanting to know why his Double SS & Viper calf ropes had such a mixed performance. He had gotten quite confused as to what kind of rope to try and wanted to educate himself on the variety. 

Let's start with the basics... 

3 strand (such as the Double SS)- They are more recommended for beginning ropers because they have larger crowns and are more forgiving. They larger crowns make it easier to feel the tip of your rope.

4 strand- They are more durable and are more tolerant of all types of weather. Since the crowns are smaller, you will get a more snappy feel.

5 strand- As of right now, there is only one on the market but we'll get back to that when we discuss Rattler Calf ropes!

Spin-To-Win Rodeo Magazine just posted their Team Roper's Holiday Gift Guide and Cactus Saddlery made the list!

Here's what they had to say:
"Just in time for holiday shopping, Cactus Saddlery has a special selection of 18 hand-crafted, fancy team roping saddles in stock while they last. Normally only available as custom orders that require additional time, these saddles feature a variety of popular looks that range from traditional to modern. All are exquisite in the detailing and workmanship."

Be sure to browse through the Cactus Saddlery online catalog , take some time to build your own saddle , and give your friends at Coolhorse a call (800.749.0522) or shoot us an email ( This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ) so we can find out what saddles are available for you!