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Who Deserves 2024 Breakaway Horse of the Year Title?

The Breakaway Horse of the Year award is one of the most coveted titles in ProRodeo—so who do the ladies think should receive it in 2024?

Joey Williams' "Baybe Bullet" received the 2022 AQHA Breakaway Horse of the Year Award.
Joey Williams' "Baybe Bullet" received the 2022 AQHA Breakaway Horse of the Year Award. Photo by Hailey Rae

The top 25 breakaway ropers in the world standings vote each year for the AQHA Breakaway Horse of the Year—and The Breakaway Roping Journal has asked some of the best breakaway ropers in the world to weigh in on who they think deserves the title.

2024 Breakaway Horse of the Year Predictions on The Breakdown Podcast

What is the AQHA Horse of the Year award?

The PRCA/WPRA Horse of the Year award is one of the most prestigious honors in professional rodeo, recognizing the top-performing equine athletes in each event. Awarded annually, it celebrates the horses that have demonstrated outstanding skill, consistency, and versatility across different rodeo setups.

The award is coveted because it reflects both the rider’s success and the horse’s talent—and is voted on by the cowgirls’ peers.

These horses become icons in their own right, representing the peak of excellence in the sport. Winning the Horse of the Year award can elevate the status of both the horse and rider, cementing their legacy in rodeo history.

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