How do I improve my loop delivery as a header to consistently catch both horns?

Consistent two-horn catches as a header come down to loop size, swing plane, and release timing — and the three are interconnected. Your loop needs to be large enough to clear both horns but not so large that it collapses or drifts off target in the wind of your swing. Most headers who miss wide are swinging on too flat a plane; your loop should travel slightly downward from your swing hand toward the steer's head, not flat or upward. Delivery timing keys off the steer's stride: release when the steer's outside front foot is driving forward, which briefly lowers and extends the head into your target zone. Practice your swing mechanics on a dummy steer daily, focusing on the same number of swings per delivery — inconsistent swing counts produce inconsistent release timing. Film your loop from behind and from the side; a loop that helicopters or leans away from vertical at delivery will tell you whether you have a wrist, elbow, or shoulder problem. Ride your position aggressively — many headers miss because they've already begun setting up for the turn when they should still be focused on delivery. Catch first, turn second.