Cheyenne, Wyoming’s equal-added money payout meant that breakaway ropers like Macy Young jumped over 60 spots in the world standings in one week, but how did it move the ladies inside the top 15, and those on the outside looking in?
BRJ broke down the standings to see who appears to have already solidified their positions to compete in the NFBR in Las Vegas, Nevada, on November 29-30, 2022, who has a solid chance, and who is on the outside looking in as the standings look on August 2, 2022.
Worth noting: Unlike the rest of the events in ProRodeo, the breakaway ropers have no rodeo limit. So some are trying to hit as many as possible to stay safe, while others are pulling back with fuel prices topping $5 per gallon in many parts of the country.
🟢 Green Zone 🟢
These are the cowgirls who sit atop the world, literally. With less than two months remaining in the ProRodeo season, these are the ladies who have a pretty good chance at staying inside the top 15 as their money stands currently.
1. Martha Angelone, Stephenville, Texas
Earnings: $89,835.48
Rodeos: 62
Breakaway’s Martha Angelone is Rodeo’s Top Earner at First-Ever NFR Open
2. Erin Johnson, Fowler, Colorado
Earnings: $60,090.74
Rodeo Count: 40
3. Lari Dee Guy, Abilene, Texas
Earnings: $54,577.18
Rodeo Count: 54
4. Shelby Boisjoli, Stephenville, Texas
Earnings: $52,049.74
Rodeo Count: 47
🟡 Yellow Zone 🟡
The yellow zone represents the middle of the pack. These cowgirls aren’t safe, but they have enough of a head start to sit solidly in the middle of the top 15.
5. Taylor Munsell, Alva, Oklahoma
Earnings: $44,065.61
Rodeo Count: 55
6. Taylor Hanchey, Carmine, Texas
Earnings: $43,633.17
Rodeo Count: 52
7. Kelsie Domer, Dublin, Texas
Rodeo Count: 22
8. JJ Hampton, Stephenville, Texas
Earnings: $42,045.84
Rodeo Count: 56
9. Cadee Williams, Weatherford, Texas
Earnings: $40,331.12
Rodeo Count: 44
10. Rickie Engesser, Spearfish, South Dakota
Earnings: $36,281.66
Rodeo Count: 26
Making it Happen: Rickie Engesser is Edging up World Standings
11. Samantha Fulton, Miller, South Dakota
Earnings: $36,281.66
Rodeo Count: 51
🔴 Red Zone 🔴
The red zone represents the bubble. These are the ladies still inside the top 15, but they definitely aren’t guaranteed a slot in the top 15 when October 1 rolls around.
12. Sawyer Gilbert, Buffalo, South Dakota
Earnings: $33,995.36
Rodeo Count: 54
13. Jordi Edens, Gatesville, Texas
Earnings: $29,755.35
Rodeo Count: 42
Cowboy Christmas Breakdown with Breakaway High-Money Winner, Jordi Edens
14. Jackie Crawford, Stephenville, Texas
Earnings: $29,755.35
Rodeo Count: 54
How ProRodeo’s Grueling Schedule is Forcing Crawford to Rethink Her Mental Game
15. Danielle Lowman, Gilbert, Arizona
Earnings: $28,898.30
Rodeo Count: 51
👀 Outside Looking In 👀
These cowgirls may be just outside the top 15, but with less than $4,000 separating thirteenth and twentieth, it’s still any roper’s game.
16. Josie Conner, Iowa, Louisiana (Rookie)
Earnings: $28,898.30
Rodeo Count: 44
Icing On Top: Josie Conner Wins WCRA Days of ‘47 Rodeo with Record-Breaking Run
17. Tiffany Schieck, Floresville, Texas (Rookie)
Earnings: $27,972.40
Rodeo Count: 25
Veteran Macy Young and Rookie Tiffany Schieck Share Cheyenne Breakaway Championship
18. Tiada Gray, Portales, New Mexico
Earnings: $27,517.54
Rodeo Count: 35
19. Amber Crawford, Boyd, Texas
Earnings: $26,965.20
Rodeo Count: 53
20. Amanda Coleman, Stephenville, Texas
Earnings: $25,928.91
Rodeo Count: 53