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Steve,

Very good explanation. That is how a ranch hand would do it on the ranch.  
The piggin' string is tucked under the belt.  It has a loop on one end, which 
is placed around one leg before wrapping around three legs.  Secure it so it 
won't come loose until you are through branding and turning the bull calves 
into steers.

Rodeo ropers often carry the piggin' string in their teeth. The calf only has 
to stay tied for from 3 - 6 seconds, depending on the level of the rodeo, so 
just wrap the string around the legs twice - no need to use a loop, and end 
with a half-hitch (hooey) on one leg.  There is no rules to wrap twice, but 
one time around may not hold the calf long enough.

Jerry S.


Steve Oliphant <steveo AT crecon.com> said:

> A google search found this:
> 
> http://www.portlandmercury.com/2002-06-19/ex3.html
> 
> Step 7: With the lasso around the calf's neck and the calf on its back, 
> pull a "pigging string" (which should be attached to your hip) around 
> three of the calf's legs. Weave through the legs like threading a loom. 
> Loop around three times and then bring the lead of the rope under the 
> loops and cinch tight. Then throw your hands up, because you've just 
> roped a calf, pardner!
> 
> Not much help. I couldn't find a video or more detailed explanation. I 
> would go watch a rodeo, and then ask a contestant how it is done.
> 
> -Steve
> 
> David Farnell wrote:
> 
> >Does anyone know of a good website which shows how to hog tie a calf and/or
> >the "two wraps and a hooey" method?  Thanks.
> >
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