The breakaway ropers competing at The American Rodeo have a chance to win more money in a single run than anywhere else in rodeo on Saturday, Mar. 9, 2024, at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.
For the fastest sport in rodeo, good calves are a large part of the equation. A medium plus calf that runs straight and true is ideal for breakaway roping, and half of the field competing on Saturday, Mar. 9, 2024 have a chance at $1 million.
Who is supplying The American Rodeo breakaway calves?
2020 PRCA Tie-Down World Champion Shad Mayfield is supplying the calves.
What’s American Rodeo breakaway calves history?
These are the calves that were roped in the tie-down at The Contender Finals in Abilene, Texas. They’re an all-black set that Mayfield says is too large to tie-down on anymore since they’ve been turned out on grass and supplemented grain.
“That was the first place they’d been, and they haven’t been anywhere since,” Mayfield said. “I expect them to leave good.”
Will the breakaway ropers get to see them before Saturday?
Yes, all breakaway competitors were invited to a break in at an indoor arena in Granbury, Texas, on Thursday morning. They’ll have a neck rope put on and get some realistic experience in preparation for Saturday. The calves will be run through at Globe Life Field on Saturday morning.
What about calf pushers?
Breakaway favorite Desmond “Dez” Johnson is working at RodeoHouston on Saturday, so it’s likely each girl will have to find her own pusher.
About The American Rodeo
The American Western Weekend March 8th & 9th, 2024 at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas features action-packed entertainment, world-class talent and western sports that culminates with The American Rodeo. Hailed as The Crown Jewel of Rodeo™, The American Rodeo is an unrivaled celebration of the pioneering spirit of the American West. The national sporting event offers fans a unique choice – to cheer on western sports’ finest, champion athletes, or root for the underdog “Contenders” chasing a $1 million bonus – through every rodeo, roping and riding effort.
