The lasso is a tool in Red Dead Redemption.The article explains how to use it.
Step 1: To get the lasso.
The first thing you must do is start the mission.
Step 2: A lasso is used to tame a horse.
The first thing you need to do is find a wild horse.You can use the left shoulder button and right analog stick.Keep it held down and move the cross hair until it is over a wild horse.You can't be far away from the target or it will fail if you press the R2 button.You can get on the horse if you walk up to it and press the triangle.The mini game will start with this.
Step 3: The horse is playing a mini game.
To keep John on the horse, you need to use the right stick.You have to move the stick left if he leans too much to the right.If you try to tame the horse by leaning to one side, you will fall off.
Step 4: How to hogtie people.
Lassoing people is the same as riding a horse except that you hold the L2 button to drag the person around.If the lassoed victim is already tied up, you can press the circle button to let him go.Pick up the hogtied victim and put him on the back of your horse before you ride.This is useful for capturing criminals.