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Time to go to War

Lions and Tigers and Lea County, OH MY: First Week of August ProRodeo Results

Calli Montague

Here is a running list of all ProRodeo results for the week of August 3-9, 2026.

Cheyanne McCartney winning to Showdown at the Calgary stampede to move to No. 1 in the world standings

FUNDAMENTALLY SOUND

Justin Maass and Joe Beaver Break Down Why Cheyanne McCartney Is Winning Everywhere

Hali Williams Rodeo Houston

HER OWN EVENT

Behind the Top 15: Hali Williams

Jaci Hammons San Antonio Rodeo

Where the Resistol Rookie Race Sits: Jaci Hammons Leads by $4,999

RESULTS

Cheyanne McCartney and horse Teddy stoping hard after roping their short round calf in 4.3 seconds to win cheyenne frontier days 2026.

ANOTHA ONE

Cheyanne McCartney Keeps Rolling with $28K Week and Cheyenne Title

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NEW WEEK NEW MONEY

Cheyanne McCartney Banks $28,849 in a Week for the Ages: Weekly Money Leaders and the Projected Top 20

Cheyanne McCartney riding out of the arena after she wins her semifinals set with a 5.1

DADDY CHANGED THE RULES

Cheyanne McCartney Wins The Daddy: Cheyenne Frontier Days Results

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BRING THE WAGON

Pioneer Week Is Here: Beau Peterson Wins Gold Medal

Taylor Munsell Roping her short round calf at the pikes peak or bust nfr open in 1.9 to win the rodeo.

A CHAMP EVERYWHERE

Worth the Wait: Taylor Munsell Wins First NFR Open Title with 1.9-Second Final Run

Taylor Munsell winning the NFR Open in tie-breaker

GAME TIME

Taylor Munsell’s Big Week Pushed Her Higher: Top 15 Update

ROPING TIPS

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Next Level Stuff

Roping.com Launches New Breakaway Roping Series with Justin Maass, Jimmie Smith, and Kayla Graham

Calli Montague

Watch as NFR tie-down roper Justin Maass helps breakaway ropers Jimmie Smith and Kayla Graham get ready to head out for the summer rodeos.

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Weapon Choice

Choose Your Weapon: Hali Williams’ Strategy on Picking Ropes for Scenarios on the Road

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Let's Goooo

Roping.com Launches New Breakaway Roping Series with World Champions Jackie Crawford and Kelsie Domer

Aspen Miller dominated the 2025 San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo, collecting more than $22K on her way to the Championship.

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Maintaining a "Tight" Horse with Aspen Miller

MOST-READ HEADLINES

Madison Outhier and mare Eva win Reno

DOUBLE DIP

Madison Outhier Wins Two Rodeos for a $12,702 Week: Weekly Money Leaders and the First Week of August Standings

Cheyanne McCartney riding out of the arena after she wins her semifinals set with a 5.1

DADDY CHANGED THE RULES

Cheyanne McCartney Wins The Daddy: Cheyenne Frontier Days Results

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Hope they like the beach

Meet the Breakaway Horses of Cheyenne Frontier Days 2026

Cheyanne McCartney celebrates her $69,500 win at the 2026 Calgary Stampede, a check that moved her to No. 1 in the world. | Emily Gethke photo

FOR CARL

Behind the Top 15: Cheyanne McCartney

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

#BReakawayBreakthrough

Cheyanne McCartney winning to Showdown at the Calgary stampede to move to No. 1 in the world standings

FUNDAMENTALLY SOUND

Justin Maass and Joe Beaver Break Down Why Cheyanne McCartney Is Winning Everywhere

Blake Ramsey

Cheyanne McCartney leads the WPRA world standings by $40,622—Justin Maass and Joe Beaver gave their opinions on why she is dominating from every angle.

Hali Williams Rodeo Houston

HER OWN EVENT

Behind the Top 15: Hali Williams

Jaci Hammons

NO ROOKIE JITTERS

Resistol Rookie Contender Jaci Hammons Turns Vernon Win Into World Standings Move

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WHO CAN HAVE A $2 MIL WEEKEND?

Meet the 15 Cowgirls Roping for $2 Million at The American Rodeo

WCRA

2026 WCJR Breakaway Roping & Goat Tying: Schedule, Divisions and How to Enter

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Not Her First Rodeo

Alaina Dean Leads WCJR 15-&-Under Goat Tying Standings Heading Into June

Klhoe Collins at the 2025 WCJR | Photo Courtesy of WCJR

Check the Boards

WCJR Leaderboard Update: Breakaway Roping and Goat Tying Standings

Remi Wells WCJR leader 2026

WCJR

Remi Wells Leads WCJR Breakaway Standings as True All-Around Talent

Josie Conner leads the field of seven breakaway ropers into the AT&T Stadium for the WRWC Finals.

New name, same game

PBR Reimagines WRWC into Premier Women's Rodeo

Madalyn Richards is the reigning CNFR Breakaway and All-Around Champion.

Level up

FAQs About How to College Rodeo

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Hope they like the beach

Meet the Breakaway Horses of Cheyenne Frontier Days 2026

Calli Montague

Here's the horsepower carrying the 12 breakaway ropers back to the finals in Cheyenne.

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Good mares make the world go 'round

Built at the Rodeos: How Lexus Became Cheyanne McCartney’s Go-To Mare

Shalee and Major chasing down a calf in the 4-&-under old west futurity in Heber City, Utah, 2026

MAJOR MOVES

Four-Year-Old Major Trump Is Making Major Moves as a Breakaway Horse

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Checkers not Chess

Checkers Gets the Call: Josie Conner Loads New A-Team on the Trailer while Dutch Takes the Summer Off

EDITOR'S PICKS

Josie Conner's "Stylish Drifter," known better as "Dutch," was voted the 2024 Breakaway Horse of the Year.

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Meet Josie Conner's Breakaway Horse of the Year "Dutch" on The Breakdown Podcast

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How to help

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

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

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

Shiloh Napp is glad brother Shane Hadley is at her side, especially considering he wasn't supposed to live a few hours past his horrific accident while bulldogging in 2018.

Never back down

Living Proof: Shiloh Napp's Brother Shane Hadley Survives TBI to Push Breakaway Calves

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