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Next LevelRodeo Clinics
Next up: Arizona Fall 3-Day Clinic in Litchfield Park, AZ, Nov 21 to 23. See every clinic
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Youth rodeo clinics & coaching

Take your goat tying to the next level

Clinics, mentorship and one-on-one coaching with Stacey Martin, from a first goat tying clinic to the national finals.

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Nov21–232026Next clinicLitchfield Park, AZDunn’s Arena · Arizona Fall 3-Day ClinicAsk about a spot

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Next clinics

Full schedule
  • Nov21–232026
    Arizona Fall 3-Day Clinic
    Litchfield Park, AZDunn’s Arena
    Goat TyingAll levelsAges 7 and up$700, $350 deposit
    Ask about a spot
  • Nov28–292026
    Thanksgiving NRS 2-Day Clinic
    Decatur, TXNRS Event Center
    Goat TyingAll levelsAges 7 and up$575, $275 deposit
    Ask about a spot
  • Dec12–132026
    Lincoln 2-Day Clinic
    Lincoln, CAB Bar Ranch
    Goat TyingAll levelsAges 7 and up$575, $275 deposit
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  • Jan17–182027
    Waimea 2-Day ClinicDetails coming
    Waimea, HI
    Goat TyingAll levelsAges 7 and up
    Ask about a spot

New to rodeo?

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Which clinic fits your rider, what to bring, and answers to the questions every new parent asks.

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The method

Remove every extra tenth of a second

“Goat tying has become one of the most competitive events in rodeo today. Over the last 20 years, I have broken down each step of a run to remove every extra tenth of a second and produce the fastest possible runs.” Stacey Martin

Every clinic uses small groups with several qualified instructors, because one-on-one instruction is how riders learn. Drills and slow work build the muscle memory, then relays and matches put riders under pressure so they’re ready to compete.

We don’t just teach you what to do. We teach you how to get better long after you leave. The Next Level difference

What to expect at a clinic

Riders working groundwork drills at a Next Level clinic
Her system3partsMental toughness, fitness and goat tying

How Stacey coaches a run

Every run, broken into pieces you can fix

Five checkpoints, from the start line to hands up. This is what Stacey watches on every run.

  1. The run in

    Set it up from the start

    A great dismount sets up your entire run. Keep your hand up and use your outside rein to keep the horse running straight to the goat.

  2. The dismount

    Square, toe to the goat

    Shoulders and hips square, toe pointed toward the goat. If your hand drops, you’re pulling on the outside rein and your horse may fade out on you.

  3. The flank

    Land it straight

    Left knee in front of the goat’s shoulder, right knee in the flank. Start with straight elbows and land the goat straight down. Next Level teaches stuffing: the goat lands with its legs ready to tie.

  4. The tie

    Only the arm moves

    Focus on the left pinky and throw your string to the other side of it, so you never split the legs. Your legs and your head stay still for the whole tie.

  5. Hands up

    Then it has to hold

    The clock stops when your hands go up. Then the tie has to hold for six seconds, which is why the details matter.

Swipe the steps

6seconds the tie has to hold after your hands go up

Learn it at a clinicRead Goat tying 101

Every clinic

Built like an athlete

Three parts, taught side by side. Riders leave with a plan for practice at home.

A Next Level champion with her saddle and buckles

Learning to compete

Mental toughness, focus and a plan for the pressure of a big run, with mental performance coaching from KRAVE.

Riders working drills together at a clinic

Physical fitness

Agility ladders, strength, stretching and speed drills built for rodeo athletes.

Stacey with a Next Level rider and her horse after a run

The event itself

Groundwork, flanking, the tie, dismounts and horse training, then rodeo runs, matches and relays.

Champions

Our riders win at every level

From Little Britches and junior high to the National High School Finals and the College National Finals.

See every championSwipe the wall

Stacey Martin at the rodeo grounds
Stacey MartinFounder and head coach

Meet your coach

From the classroom to the arena

“If I can teach somebody chemistry and physics, I can teach them to tie goats.”Stacey Martin, to Ropers Sports News

Stacey taught high school physics and chemistry before goat tying became her classroom. She has coached goat tyers and trained horses for more than 25 years, and she coaches the Panola College women’s rodeo team.

Panola College women’s rodeo coach. Clinics from Hawaii to Florida. The cotton string, made for learning. Champions from Little Britches to the CNFR.

Stacey’s story

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The Next Level familyCoaching all year
Next Level Online Coaching and Mentorship Group

Coaching and mentorship

Keep coaching between clinics

The Coaching and Mentorship Program brings Stacey’s coaching home every week: mental toughness, groundwork, dismounts, horse training, speed and agility, and video feedback on your own runs.

  • The Groundwork Essentials video, free with membership
  • First option on 3-day clinics, Hell Week and finals practices
  • Costs less each month than a single entry fee

See the plansPersonalized coaching

On the road

A clinic in your arena

Stacey takes Next Level clinics across the country. If your area can gather 6 to 8 committed riders, she’ll bring her instructors, the goats and the dismounting dummy to you.

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Clinics held in 2026: Florida, Idaho, Michigan, Missouri, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas
Coming up: Arizona, California, Hawaii, Louisiana, Montana, Tennessee and Texas

My son recently attended the clinic in Decatur, Tx. There is not 1 negative comment that I can say about the experience. From 8am Monday to 4pm Thursday, Stacey and her team were professional, kind, assertive, helpful, and downright awesome! If you are contemplating attending one of these clinics, just do it. Great job everyone
Matt PedersenClinic parent, from a Facebook review

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