Dan Mink, The Rhinestone Roper, instructs you on HOW TO LEARN THE BUTTERFLY. The Butterfly is a staple for all Ropers, Wild West Performers and Trick Ropers. It is the starting point for many rope tricks and routines. The Butterfly is the small to medium sized vertical loop that the Cowboy or Cowgirl takes back and forth across her body every couple spins. Learning this trick can be frustrating because the hand and wrist motions involved are so small that it's hard to identify why it doesn't work initially. This video may help you understand the trick and guide you past the pitfalls.