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Hooves, Wings and Wheels: How the Rodeo Family is Helping with Hurricane Helene Recovery

Lillian Kent

Find out how to help with North Carolina Hurricane Helene recovery right here.

Shelby Meged threw a big loop and roped her calf deep in the Final Four round of the Governor's Cup in Sioux Falls, stopping the clock in 1.6 seconds.

Rodeo for your ears

1.6 Seconds! Shelby Meged's Sioux Falls Story on The Breakdown Podcast

Shelby Meged outlasted a difficult summer run to show up when she needed it most—rocketing up the WPRA World Standings to sit No. 1 headed into the NFBR.

She's baaaaaack

Last-Second Stunner! How Shelby Meged Clinched No. 1 Spot on the Last Day of the Season

Josie Conner is capitalizing on her 2024 Cowboy Christmas run. Final earnings have yet to be determined, but she may come out on top in the money department.

1 million reasons

How to Get into Kimes Million Dollar Breakaway

ROPING TIPS

Danielle Lowman on her horse walking out of the corner

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3 Ways Roping to the Pin Helps Danielle Lowman's Breakaway Run

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Danielle Lowman explains how and why she ropes to the pin and what that means.

Taylor Munsell tied for the win in Semifinal 1 with Jackie Crawford, roping in 2.8 seconds.

Bell collar what?

What is a Bell-Collar Catch? Primer on Breakaway Roping Rules

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Bit Basics: Linsay Rosser-Sumpter's Breakaway Bits

Hope Thompson knows the importance of pulling her breakaway rope's slack—like she's about to do in this photo at the 2024 RodeoHouston.

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Why is Pulling Your Breakaway Slack Important?

JACKIE CRAWFORD'S

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Jackie Crawford Rope Care

7 Essential Rope-Care Tips Every Breakaway Roper Needs

Jackie Crawford with Breakaway Rope at 2021 NFBR in Las Vegas

10 outta 10

Jackie Crawford Gunning for the NFBR Average Title in 2023

Static Guard Essential Oils Krimper

5 Things Jackie Crawford Won't Go to Las Vegas Without

Jackie Crawford and "Thriller" hit their stride at the 2023 WPRA Finals.

Jackie Crawford Reunites with “Thriller” to Win 2023 WPRA Tie-Down Championship

I'd be lying if I said I wasn't grateful for this mare, too. Hail Mary has really stepped up this year and is my No. 1 pick for the NFBR.

Reflecting on My Blessings

Jackie Crawford and "Tonic" pause behind the arena at the 2023 ARHFA

Futurity Q&A with Jackie Crawford

MOST-READ HEADLINES

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How to help

Hooves, Wings and Wheels: How the Rodeo Family is Helping with Hurricane Helene Recovery

Josie Conner is capitalizing on her 2024 Cowboy Christmas run. Final earnings have yet to be determined, but she may come out on top in the money department.

1 million reasons

How to Get into Kimes Million Dollar Breakaway

Danielle Lowman, Shelby Boisjoli-Meged and Josie Conner are amoung the Top 15 2024 NFBR breakaway ropers.

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Here's the Unofficial 2024 Top 15 Breakaway Ropers

Sarah Angelone and Danielle Lowman stand next to a rack of breakaway bits

Bits on bits

3 of Sarah Angelone's Top Breakaway Bits

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Winning the West

9 Cowgirl Hall of Fame Ropers Who Paved the Way for Women in Rodeo

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Breakaway 101: Rope Sizes and Terminology

From elite tuning tips to breakaway 101 courses, Roping.com is the go-to resource for any level of roper who aspires to deliver their best with every nod.

BreakawayRoping.com Coaches include:

World Champion Breakaway Ropers from Martha Angelone to JJ Hampton
RFD TV’s The American Champion Madison Outhier
Jackpot standouts Josie Connor and Aspen Miller
Relentless Remuda’s cowboy extraordinaire Trevor Brazile
and many more!

ROPING.COM VIDEOS

Danielle Lowman on her horse walking out of the corner

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3 Ways Roping to the Pin Helps Danielle Lowman's Breakaway Run

Linsay Sumpte Petska chain bit

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Bit Basics: Linsay Rosser-Sumpter's Breakaway Bits

Hope Thompson knows the importance of pulling her breakaway rope's slack—like she's about to do in this photo at the 2024 RodeoHouston.

Picking up the slack

Why is Pulling Your Breakaway Slack Important?

Lari Dee guy demonstrating breakaway roping swing

You spin me right round

Want to Master Lari Dee's Swing? Try This Visualization Technique

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Let the NFR Celebration Begin Down on Denison Road

Kendra Santos

Denison Road in Iowa, Louisiana, is sending three close friends—Cyle Denison, Zack Jongbloed and Josie Conner—to the 2024 NFR and NFBR.

Wylie Jo Hodges and "Vegas" break the rope off during Round 2 of the 2024 Women’s Rodeo World Championships.

Watch out for Wylie

Meet Triple Threat Youth Wylie Jo Hodges

Sydnie Romero and "Shady" run one down at the 2024 Hooey Jr. Patriot.

Can't keep her down

Warrior at The Patriot: Sydnie Romero Ropes Through the Pain, Aims for WCRA and ProRodeo Future

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Winning the West

9 Cowgirl Hall of Fame Ropers Who Paved the Way for Women in Rodeo

LA and Wanda Waters stand with Wild Card Dunit, the 2001 stallion that proved himself in the reined cowhorse and roping pen before heading to the breeding pasture to sire champions.

Something in the Waters

Roping Utopia: Inside the Rich History and Magic of LA Waters Quarter Horses

Lillian Kent

Madison Outhier, Aspen Miller and Amy Ohrt are just a few of the breakaway ropers who choose to ride LA Waters horses. The breeding operation has found success doing things the old fashioned way, prioritizing...

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Calling all seniors

New Resource for Senior Breakaway Horses! Equine Network Launches MySeniorHorse.com

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"If he was sorrel I'd love him just the same."

Spotlight on McKenna Hickson's Appaloosa "Spot"

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All kinds of kinds

In Their Blood: 2024 American Rodeo Breakaway Horse Pedigrees

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How to help

Hooves, Wings and Wheels: How the Rodeo Family is Helping with Hurricane Helene Recovery

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Aftermath

WCRA Reschedules Rodeo Carolina in Wake of Hurricane Helene

Kelsie Domer Ropes at WCRA Rodeo Carolina

Doubling up

Jackie Crawford and Kelsie Domer are Entered in WHAT? 2024 WCRA Rodeo Carolina Roster

Catherine Clayton has been playing in the WCRA majors for years, gaining confidence to making the leap into the ProRodeo world.

Steady rise

Catherine Clayton Bridges College and ProRodeo Gap with WCRA

Thanks to the partnership between the WCRA and NIRA, goat tyers will have another place to play.

Big win for goat tyers

WCRA Adds Collegiate Goat Tying to WRWC in Partnership with NIRA

Josey James Prepares to stop the clock during WCRA Rodeo Carolina. Photo by Bullstock Media courtesy WCRA.

Going to play with the English peeps

9 Reasons to Nominate to WCRA Rodeo Carolina

EDITOR'S PICKS

Bailey May (12) is the proud owner of Martha Angelone's old mare "Vegas," who is more than 20 years old. Photo courtesy of the May family.

7 Reasons to Buy a Senior Horse for your Youth Roper, According to the Pros

“lizzie” Rallies To Win Breakaway And All-around Titles For Bryana Lehrmann At Cnfr

#girlmath

The Numbers Don't Lie

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Remembering Loni Kay Yates' "Boss"

Kelsey King ropes in the breakaway roping at Cowtown Rodeo in New Jersey.

Cowtown Rodeo Cuts Breakaway from 2023 Rodeo Schedule, Eliminating 17 Rodeos for First Frontier Cowgirls

Sawyer Gilbert Jackie Crawford National Finals Breakaway Roping

Breakaway Ropers Are the Heroes Rodeo Needs

Jackie Crawford with Breakaway Rope at 2021 NFBR in Las Vegas

Without a Rodeo Limit, Fuel Prices are Hitting Breakaway Ropers HARD