At just 15 years old, Annie Vick of Iowa, Louisiana, is turning heads in the breakaway roping world with her quiet confidence, hard work and a pair of talented horses named Newt and Marie.
After making a strong showing at the 2025 Women’s Rodeo World Championship in Fort Worth, Vick is now setting her sights on the World Championship Junior Rodeo (WCJR) at the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie, Oklahoma, July 22–26.
“I was a little disappointed I didn’t make it to AT&T Stadium at the Women’s Finals,” Vick admitted. “But I placed in a round and got some money. It gave me more fire for next year.”
Annie Vick’s Breakaway Beginnings
Vick’s breakaway journey started with Little Britches Rodeo, where she dabbled in barrel racing and goat tying—but her heart landed squarely with breakaway. A string of injuries last year, including a bruised back and broken collarbone from goat tying, helped her realize where she wanted to focus.
“That time off really made me want it more,” Vick said. “I worked hard to get back better than before.”
Her comeback was powered by Newt, her 10-year-old gelding she’s raised since he was three, and Marie, a 9-year-old mare purchased from fellow Louisiana standout Josie Conner.
“Newt’s my short-score horse and Marie’s my longer one,” Vick explained. “They both have plenty of good years ahead.”
At the WRWC, Vick rode Marie in the Challenger Division, where she clocked a 2.5-second run in Round 2 and finished seventh in the average. The setback, she said, only sharpened her approach.
“I used to go for the round every time, but now I rope for the average,” Vick said. “That’s where the money is.”
With the WCJR on the horizon, Vick is looking for redemption—and maybe a world title.
“I ended up third there last year,” Vick said. “A world title would be nice.”
Homeschooled and focused, Vick spends her days tending to her horses, cleaning stalls and roping in the afternoons. She ropes the dummy between chores and plans to pursue online college while ProRodeoing after high school.
“Breakaway roping is fast. It’s about working with your horse, getting better together,” Vick said. “That’s what keeps me coming back.”
