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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

“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

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Breakaway Ropers Are Out-Entering Nearly Every Other ProRodeo Event—WITHOUT a Guaranteed Spot in Vegas. What Gives?

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