In the latest Breakaway Breakdown Podcast, Shelby Boisjoli-Meged and Taylor Munsell open up about the fierce world standings as the they battle neck-and-neck for history-making earnings and a shot at the No. 1 spot.
On the latest episode of The Breakaway Breakdown Podcast, we sit down with Taylor Munsell and Shelby Boisjoli-Meged. At the time of recording, Munsell held the slightest edge in the world standings. But since then, Boisjoli-Meged has surged ahead—overtaking her by just over $1,000 as the race for No. 1 intensifies.
With five full weeks of rodeos left before the NFBR, both cowgirls share candid insights into the pressure of chasing history. Together, they’ve already banked more than $323,000 in 2025 earnings, closing in on the single-season record of $197,706. Both admit that the chase—and each other—are pushing them to rope sharper, ride stronger, and stay mentally tougher than ever before.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
- How Munsell balances faith, focus, and horsepower to stay in striking position.
- Why Boisjoli-Meged sticks with her standout mare, Onna.
- Their strategies for tour rodeos like Puyallup and Sioux Falls, where big checks could decide the title.
- Honest talk about the grind of the road, the mental game of being hunted or hunting, and where they see breakaway roping heading next.
🎧 Tune in now to The Breakaway Breakdown Podcast for an inside look at the tightest, richest world standings race breakaway roping has ever seen.
Shelby Boisjoli-Meged and Taylor Munsell on The Breakdown Podcast
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