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Maddy Deerman made waves at Puyallup in 2023 after qualifying via the NFR Open.

A lot on the line

Semifinals Set in Puyallup! Get Results, Draws, Implications Here

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Getting into Puyallup is hard, but advancing out of it to Sioux Falls? Even harder.

Jordan Jo Hollabaugh prepares to back into the box at the 2024 WRWC, one of the many events supporting women in rodeo.

Mo' money?

How Have Top 20 Breakaway Earnings Changed in the Last Year?

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

Reigning World Champion Shelby Boisjoli-Meged pumps her fish after finishing a run at the 2023 NFBR.

Back in Vegas

2024 NFBR Increases Added Money, Unveils Dates in Partnership with Tito's Handmade Vodka

ROPING TIPS

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?

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Lari Dee Guy and Hope Thompson demonstrate the importance of pulling your slack.

Lari Dee guy demonstrating breakaway roping swing

You spin me right round

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

Danielle Lowman demonstrating how to put a practice honda on a breakaway rope.

easy peasy

How to Attach a Breakaway Honda

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Better Practice

3 Small Roping Tweaks with Big Results

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

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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

Maddy Deerman made waves at Puyallup in 2023 after qualifying via the NFR Open.

A lot on the line

Semifinals Set in Puyallup! Get Results, Draws, Implications Here

Jordan Jo Hollabaugh prepares to back into the box at the 2024 WRWC, one of the many events supporting women in rodeo.

Mo' money?

How Have Top 20 Breakaway Earnings Changed in the Last Year?

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

Reigning World Champion Shelby Boisjoli-Meged pumps her fish after finishing a run at the 2023 NFBR.

Back in Vegas

2024 NFBR Increases Added Money, Unveils Dates in Partnership with Tito's Handmade Vodka

Josie Conner's new No. 1 position was sealed at the 2024 Ellensburg Rodeo, where she earned more than $10K.

Sitting pretty

New No. 1! Josie Conner Leads Breakaway World Standings with Ellensburg Rodeo Victory

Joey Williams backs into the box at the Governor's Cup in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

The Top 15’s Best Breakaway Ropes of 2023

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

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

Danielle Lowman demonstrating how to put a practice honda on a breakaway rope.

easy peasy

How to Attach a Breakaway Honda

Cadee Williams’ Consistent Effort ___nfbr A

Better Practice

3 Small Roping Tweaks with Big Results

#WOMENINRODEO

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

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Youth Wylie Jo Hodges is thriving in the barrel pen, competing in the Pro division of the 2024 WRWC. But Hodges has other goals she's working towards in breakaway and team roping, too.

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

Bleu Hall comes from an Oklahoma family that runs stocker cattle—and her love to go fast and work with cattle made breakaway an easy choice.

Watch out for Hall

First of Her Kind: Bleu Hall Blazes a Rodeo Trail in her Family

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Calling all seniors

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

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New Website Dedicated to the Care and Welfare of Horses, Donkeys, and Mules Aged 15 Years and Older

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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

Laramie Johnson's "Easy" was a larger-than-life gelding with a no-fuss method in the breakaway pen.

#Mintymuffinsforeasy

Everything was Easy: Remembering Laramie Johnson’s Gelding “Easy”

OUR PARTNERS

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

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Double trouble

Identically Awesome: Reininger Twins Kelsie and Kylie Level Up with WCRA

Bradi Whiteside may consider herself a barrel racer, but she's pretty handy with a breakaway rope, too, moving back into No. 1 position on the Maple Leaf Circuit Standings.

Back again

Balancing Barrels, Breakaway: Bradi Whiteside Reclaims No. 1 Maple Leaf Circuit Position

Breakaway paid more than $85K at the 2024 rendition of the WCJR, and Harley Pryor, Kaydence Tindall, Josey James and Kali Jo Bannister took the top honors.

More money

Pryor, James, Bannister and Tindall Take the Top Spots at Richest-Ever WCJR

Youth breakaway competitor Caylee Durbin has a time in the books and is ready for Round 2 of the 2024 Cinch WCJR Breakaway roping.

Awesome at The E

WCJR Breakaway Pays More Than $85K: Full Breakaway and Goat Tying Results

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