In the second-ever edition of AQHA Open Breakaway Roping at the World Show, it was Macie Rae Warken and Gunna Mambo topped the field with a time of 1.91 seconds for $18,398.

Unlike other roping events at AQHA World, the Open Breakaway is still based on time, not score. Imagine a salty jackpot with a AQHA golden globe on the line.

Find more information about the AQHA World Open Breakaway Roping below.

AQHA World Open Breakaway Finals Results

AQHA World Open Breakaway Prelim Results

AQHA World Open Breakaway Draw

Preliminaries, Saturday, Nov. 8

Finals, Monday, Nov.10

To be determined.

Where to watch the AQHA World Show

The AQHA Livestream is produced by Equine Promotions and available on AQHA’s website here.

How do you qualify for the AQHA World Show?

According to the AQHA website, there are a few ways competitors can qualify for the AQHA World Show.

• Earn Qualifying Points: Earn the required number of qualifying points for the desired class during the 2026 AQHA World and Select World qualifying period, August 1, 2025, to July 31, 2026, and pay the standard entry fee. This qualifying achievement will be added to the horse’s permanent AQHA record.
• Participate in Four AQHA-Approved Events: Participate in four AQHA-approved events during the 2026 AQHA World and Select World qualifying period and pay the standard entry fee, regardless of the number of points earned. Participation credit is earned by horse on a class-by-class basis for the open division and by horse/exhibitor combination for both the amateur and Select amateur divisions. AQHA event is defined as all judge numbers for a particular show or circuit. For example, the Arizona Sun Circuit is considered one event, even though it includes eight sets of points. This qualifying method will not be added to the horse’s permanent AQHA record. Note: exhibitors and horses need only show to one judge or set of judges at an event to earn the participation requirement.
• Qualify as an Affiliate (State/Provincial) Invitee: Qualify as an affiliate (state/provincial) invitee and pay the standard entry fee. For each affiliate, the top 5 amateur and Select exhibitors/horses, plus ties, in each Level 3 class which do not qualify nationally will receive an invitation to the respective world show class.  This also includes the top 5, plus ties, in each Level 3 open class. To qualify through this option, at least one-half point must be earned in the respective class. This qualifying method will not be added to the horse’s permanent AQHA record. 
• Buy-In World Show Entry: If the requirements outlined above are not met, an American Quarter Horse can still be entered in the show for a higher entry fee. Open Level 3 classes will require a $7,500 nomination fee per class, while amateur and Select amateur Level 3 classes will require a $5,000 nomination fee per class.  Open Level 2 classes will require a $5,000 nomination fee per class, while amateur and Select amateur Level 2 classes will require a $3,500 nomination fee per class.

2024 AQHA World Open Breakaway Champion

The first-ever AQHA Breakaway World Champion was CR Bradley and Sparkys Golddigger, a 2005 mare. Between the breakaway and Senior Tie-Down Roping she earned a total of $24,352.