Pick Up A Dropped Rope

The next time your buddy drops a rope in the practice pen you might be able to pick it up without getting off your horse.

Build a long loop, hang it downwards, and see if you can't wiggle the tip of it under the tail of the dropped rope.

Once you have, move your loop up the dropped rope a few feet. After that you should be able to raise your loop high enough for you or your friend to reach the dropped rope.

Below: Using a loop to pick up a dropped rope.

This handy tip might work in the pasture, too, but it can be more difficult to do in grass.