Rope Parelli 45-Foot Line Lariat Rope lasso

Pat Parelli's first mentor was Troy Henry from Clovis, California. Troy always used a 45-foot line. You had to be very athletic and mobile to use this tool. When Pat began his clinics in the early 1980s, he discovered that this lasso could be a great tool, but not always practical for a beginner. Therefore, the 12- and 22-foot lines were developed, allowing you to gradually build up the distance.

The difference between the 45-foot training rope and the others is the material. The shorter ropes are made of very strong material, but they are heavier.

Working with a 45-foot rope has a psychological effect on horses. They are excellent at judging distance and approach, and they find it amazing how a human can be so effective and communicative from a distance.

For more information about the lasso, see this video by Pat Parelli.