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Kelsie Domer rides out of the arena at the 2024 Kimes Million Dollar Breakaway after securing the Average Championship.

From the champion

The Grind Pays Off: World Champion Kelsie Domer on The Breakdown Podcast

The Breakaway Roping Journal

Hear about Kelsie Domer's World Champion week in her own words on The Breakdown Podcast.

Martha Angelone was the second-highest money earner at the 2024 NFBR with a total of $32,906.90 won.

$300K paid

Which Breakaway Roper Won the Most at the 2024 NFBR?

In the last week, Kelsie Domer has earned more than $100K with a breakaway rope, securing her first-ever National Finals Breakaway Roping title in a contest that came down to the wire.

Stay the course

Anything but Average: Kelsie Domer Clinches 2024 World Championship in Stunning Fashion

Kelsie Domer and Little Man caught nine calves at the 2024 NFBR to secure both the average and World Championship.

The closest it's ever been

Full Results: Kelsie Domer Secures NFBR Average, 2024 World Championship

ROPING TIPS

Danielle Lowman on her horse walking out of the corner

put a pin in it

3 Ways Roping From 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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tack room

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?

RESULTS

Kelsie Domer and Little Man caught nine calves at the 2024 NFBR to secure both the average and World Championship.

The closest it's ever been

Full Results: Kelsie Domer Secures NFBR Average, 2024 World Championship

Kelsie Domer blew her spoke on night one and regrouped at the end of the arena for a time. Little did she know it would turn into the the key to the Kimes Million Dollar Breakaway Average Championship.

who is getting paid?

Kimes Million Dollar Breakaway Results: Hali Williams Tops $100K, Kelsie Domer Takes Average

Martha Angelone's resilience paid off at the 2024 Hondo Rodeo with her winning the average despite catching a barrier in Round 1, amassing more than $39K.

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Martha Angelone Nets $39K+ at 2024 Hondo Rodeo Fest: Full Results

The first ever Kimes Million Dollar Breakaway Qualifier took place at the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie, OK, Crowning 85 Million Dollar Breakaway Semifinalists.

In the running for $1 million

First Kimes Million Dollar Breakaway Semifinalists Determined! Full Oklahoma's Richest Qualifier Results

Macy Hancock advanced through two go rounds to rope outside with the boys on Saturday, Oct. 26, at the Cinch Roping Fiesta.

One of the OGs

Macy Hancock Takes Title, Taylor Munsell Clears $15K: 2024 San Angelo Roping Fiesta Breakaway Results

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It all comes down to this

Shelby Boisjoli-Meged Goes to No. 1 in the World with Massive Repeat Governor's Cup Win: Full Results

MOST-READ HEADLINES

Kelsie Domer rides out of the arena at the 2024 Kimes Million Dollar Breakaway after securing the Average Championship.

From the champion

The Grind Pays Off: World Champion Kelsie Domer on The Breakdown Podcast

Kelsie Domer and Little Man caught nine calves at the 2024 NFBR to secure both the average and World Championship.

The closest it's ever been

Full Results: Kelsie Domer Secures NFBR Average, 2024 World Championship

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

Phewwww

Here's the Official 2024 Top 15 Breakaway Ropers

Lil Punch proved himself a gamer from the start—taking to breakaway so easily Shelby (Boisjoli) Meged found herself trying to keep him from being mischievous throughout a run

Packing a punch

Lil Punch's Winning Formula: Shelby (Boisjoli) Meged's Expertise Shines in Rodeo Prodigy

Joe and Jenna Beaver are like family to Cheyanne McCartney—Joe even walked her down the aisle in October.

Beyond the House That Joe Built, He and Jenna are Family

Little Man and Kelsie Domer in Ellensburg, WA

Little Man: Kelsie Domer’s Go-To Breakaway Horse

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!

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Kash Gay stunned the competition throughout the day on Thursday, Nov. 28, pulling checks in both the Semifinals and Finals for a grand total of more than $57,000.

Bankroll

Kash Gay is Helping Write Breakaway Roping History in Scottsdale, Beats Out Best in Business for $57K Day

Lillian Kent

Learn this name—Kash Gay.

childhood pals

Let the NFR Celebration Begin Down on Denison Road

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

Prior to last week, Jackie Crawford's "T-Boy" made his last competition run more than 2 years ago. Now, he's slated to become one of the Top 15 breakaway horses competing at the 2024 NFBR.

Horsepower

T-Boy is Back?! The Top 15's Breakaway Horse Picks for the World Championship

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See which horses made the trip to Las Vegas to compete in the 2024 National Finals Breakaway Roping.

Josie Conner's "Dutch" was voted the 2024 Breakaway Horse of the Year.

Iconic

Josie Conner's "Dutch" Wins 2024 Breakaway Horse of the Year Title

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

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Calling all seniors

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

OUR PARTNERS

WCRA

The top WCRA breakaway earners have amassed more than $1 million in earnings.

Money doesn't hurt

Domer, Angelone, Crawford, Outhier and Meged Have Won $1.12 Million in THIS Association

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

Level up

FAQs About How to College Rodeo

Mental performance coach Donene Taylor has tasted both failure and success—and has created lasting strategies to overcome the mental obstacles that athletes create for themselves.

Bold goals

Donene Taylor's 3 Tips for Setting 2025 Rodeo Goals

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Event Canceled After Helene

WCRA Rodeo Carolina 2024 Canceled Due to Hurricane Helene Impacts

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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

EDITOR'S PICKS

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

Special boy

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