The cutoff for the 2025 NFBR was tougher than ever, with the No. 15’s earnings rising from $77,756 in 2024 to $100,027 in 2025–and that benchmark couldn’t have been met without the ProRodeo breakaway horses that lent the Top 15 their wings.
With nearly $2 million earned across approximately 40 horses and 15 riders, the bloodlines and sweat equity that was put into these horses is deserving of recognition. From Josie Conner’s “Dutch” receiving his second Horse of the Year award to Bailey Bates riding Ariana Varischetti’s “Reno,” the stories woven into the strings of ProRodeo breakaway ropers
No. 15, Macy Young
Total earned: $100,027
Horses ridden: 2
“Boomer” Mister Judge Boomer
“Timone”
No. 14, Bradi Good
Total earned: $100,528
Horses ridden: 2
“Rango” Oh Gotta Player
“Roofie” TR Ruf And Ready
No. 13, Suzanne Williams
Total earned: $105,631
Horses ridden: 3
“Ducker” Ima Tee Jay Tucker
“Solo” AR Frecklesmokin
“Flo” MJA Flo Along
No. 12, Bailey Bates
Total earned: $108,430
Horses ridden: 8
“Rocket” Grade
“Merlin” Merlins Handy Man
“Reno” Bobadil Destined For Chex
Owned by Ariana Varischetti, registered via Australian Quarter Horse Association
“Rex” Peptos Black Quixote
Owned by Lari Dee Guy
“Ace” Acres Of Docsanna
Owned by Hope Thompson
“Capone”
Owned by Rheagan Cotton
“Jagger”
Owned by Hailey Schafer
“Ritz”
Owned by Sissy Barnes
No. 11, Kinlie Brennise
Total earned: $109,767
Horses ridden: 2
“Rio” Little Rio Jeep
“Cat” Grade
No. 10, Joey Williams
Total earned: $110,550
Horses ridden: 2
“Baybe” Baybe Bullet
“Reba” Smokin Twayna
No. 9, Beau Peterson
Total earned: $120,120
Horses ridden: 2
“Festus” Cowboys Missn A 338
“Cabo” Cash Bonus
No. 8, Maddy Deerman
Total earned: $126,263
Horses ridden: 3
“Whopper” Lady Polka
“Yellar” Shiners Lil Lad
“BeeBop” Dott Dott Gone
No. 7, Cheyanne McCartney
Total earned: $127,818
Horses ridden: 2
“Lexus” Aladdins Approach
“Teddy” CR Tuff King
No. 6, Aspen Miller
Total earned: $129,666
Horses ridden: 1
“Jigsaw” Jigsaw Wild Card
No. 5, Hali Williams
Total earned: $130,499
Horses ridden: 3
“Redlight” Stylish Red Light
“Chester” JL Smart Playboy
“Blaze” RU More Has It
No. 4, Rylee George
Total earned: $135,078
Horses ridden: 3
“Royce” Wright Style
“Deputy” Fantaz Popularresort
“Louie” Walkin The Dog
Owned by Liz Hirdes
No. 3, Shelby Boisjoli-Meged
Total earned: $178,598
Horses ridden: 2
“Onna” No Wimpy Turns
“Rootbeer” Sexy Lil Blue Blood
No. 2, Josie Conner
Total earned: $179,099
Horses ridden: 2
“Dutch” Stylish Drifter
“Hickory” Show Me A Hick Doc
No. 1, Taylor Munsell
Total earned: $191,175
Horses ridden: 3
“Colonel” Hotrod Song
“Ray” Pals Star Shine
