Build Skills That
Outlast The Clinic.
Two days with Dalton Darnell in Sterling, Colorado. Rope manipulation, stockmanship, horsemanship, and shot troubleshooting — taught to you individually, so you leave equipped to keep getting better on your own.
What Class Should I Choose?
Teach you to need
another clinic.
You leave fired up. A week later, you're stuck again.
- Group instruction where individual problems get missed
- Drills without the principles behind them
- No framework for troubleshooting misses on your own
- Skills that don't transfer when you leave the arena
Teach you to
self-train.
Core principles of rope manipulation + mechanics + troubleshooting.
- Individual attention — identifying your specific pain points
- Principles you understand, not just drills you memorize
- A clear method for diagnosing every miss
- Tools to keep progressing long after you go home
Two Days.
Eight Core Skills.
Every roper works on what they need most. These are the foundations we build across the weekend — adjusted to meet you exactly where you are.
Rope Mechanics
The core principles of rope manipulation — how to build, deliver, and control your loop with consistency. This is the foundation everything else sits on.
Stockmanship & Positioning
Reading cattle, understanding pressure, and putting yourself in the right place at the right time. Ranch roping is half cow — we cover that half properly.
Horsemanship Foundations
While this isn't a horsemanship clinic, we work on the drills and principles that make your horse's job clearer. A horse that understands the work is a horse that helps you win.
Shot Troubleshooting
Every miss has a cause. You'll leave with a framework for diagnosing your own misses — and the self-training tools to keep correcting them long after this weekend.
Ropers Are Talking.
Real students. Real progress. Tap any video to hear it in their own words.
"He doesn't teach you drills. He teaches you how to think about the rope."— Past Clinic Attendee
Meet
Dalton is a dedicated ranch roping clinician with a simple mission: teach the core principles of rope manipulation so clearly that every student walks away equipped to keep improving on their own.
His clinics are intentionally structured around the individual — identifying each roper's specific pain points, refining mechanics, and building the exact skills needed for measurable, lasting progress.
"I don't want you to need another clinic. I want you equipped to succeed on your own."
Why I Teach
The Way I Teach.
At every clinic, my goal is simple: to teach each student the core principles of rope manipulation.
When these principles are combined with proper mechanics and a clear understanding of how to troubleshoot every miss, your confidence and consistency with a rope will skyrocket.
Each clinic is intentionally designed to meet students exactly where they are. Whether in a mixed group setting or a structured class format, I provide clear, practical instruction for every level of roper. If your goal is to become more consistent and versatile, you're in the right place.
While these are not horsemanship clinics, we do cover a wide range of drills and practical tips to help your horse better understand their role in the roping process. We'll discuss and apply foundational horsemanship principles that make your horse's job easier, clearer, and more enjoyable.
My focus is always on the individual student — identifying pain points, refining mechanics, and building the specific skills needed for measurable improvement. My ultimate goal is for you to leave with the tools to self-train, grow, and continue progressing long after you walk out of the arena. I don't want you to need another clinic — I want you equipped to succeed on your own.
Thank you for considering spending your time with me. I'm truly humbled by the number of people who want to learn this skill set, and I can assure you that you won't find a clinician who will work harder to help you achieve your goals.
Sterling, Colorado
December 4-5, 2026.
Two days. Hosted by Roy Gilliam.
Secure Your Seat.
Choose your tier on the next page. Spots are limited to keep instruction personal.
What's Included
- Two full days of instruction with Dalton
- Individual attention on your specific pain points
- Rope mechanics & manipulation principles
- Stockmanship & positioning drills
- Horsemanship foundations for roping
- Shot troubleshooting framework
- Self-training tools for ongoing progress
- All roping levels welcome
Cancellation policy: Full refund if you cancel more than 2 weeks before the clinic. Cancellations within 2 weeks of the clinic receive a 70% refund on the clinic fee.
Questions?
We've Got You.
All roping levels are welcome. Whether you're brand new or have years under your belt, Dalton's approach is built around the individual — he identifies exactly where you are and builds from there. Beginners won't feel lost; experienced ropers won't feel held back.
Yes. This is a mounted clinic covering horsemanship principles as they apply to roping work. If your situation is different and you have questions about attending without a horse, reach out to the host, Roy Gilliam, at 970-466-9528 before registering.
Your horse, your saddle and tack, your ropes, roping gloves, and weather-appropriate gear for two full days outdoors. A full packing list is sent via email after you register.
Not strictly — but horsemanship is woven throughout. Dalton covers a wide range of drills and practical tips to help your horse better understand its role in the roping process. You'll walk away with foundational principles that make your horse's job clearer and more enjoyable.
You'll receive a full refund if you cancel more than 2 weeks before the clinic. If you cancel within 2 weeks of the start date, you'll receive a 70% refund of the clinic fee.
You're in good hands. Dalton's whole teaching philosophy is built around meeting students exactly where they are — no assumed knowledge, no being talked over. First-timers are welcome and well-supported.
Registered attendees will receive a list of recommended lodging options near Sterling, CO. If you have specific questions about the area, contact the host Roy Gilliam at 970-466-9528.
Your host is Roy Gilliam. You can reach Roy directly at 970-466-9528 with any logistical questions about the venue, arrival, or the local area.