Roping.com has a new series for breakaway ropers, The Making of a Breakaway Champion: What It Takes to Win Today, featuring National Finals Breakaway Roping World Champions Jackie Crawford and Kelsie Domer.
The exclusive video playlist offers an in-depth look at the training, mindset, horses, and decision-making required to compete—and win—at the highest levels of breakaway roping today.
The series takes viewers inside real practice sessions as Crawford and Domer prepare for major competitions, breaking down scoring, swing mechanics, timing, and box work. In multiple run-reaction episodes, the two champions sit down together to analyze their own practice runs, offering honest feedback and insight into the small adjustments that can make a big difference in the arena.
Beyond the practice pen, the playlist also explores the horses behind the success, including stories of standout mounts that shaped Crawford’s career, along with detailed discussions on bits, horse development, and transitioning younger horses into competitive breakaway runs. Mental toughness and winning mindset are central themes throughout the series, as Crawford and Domer share how they review runs, handle pressure, and stay focused in a rapidly evolving sport.
The playlist also includes candid conversations about raising kids in rodeo, mentorship, and the future of breakaway roping, offering perspective from two athletes who have experienced the sport’s growth firsthand.
The Making of a Breakaway Champion: What It Takes to Win Today is now streaming exclusively on Roping.com. The series is available to Roping.com members and is designed for breakaway ropers looking to sharpen their skills, strengthen their mindset, and better understand what it takes to succeed in today’s competitive landscape.
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From short, one-minute roping tips to hours of full-length training sessions from World Champions like Jake Barnes, Lari Dee Guy, Clay O’Brien Cooper, Caleb Smidt, and Patrick Smith, Roping.com is the ultimate experience for every type of roper. As the exclusive home of Trevor Brazile and Miles Baker’s Relentless Remuda and the Richards’ A&C Racing and Roping, Roping.com is also the best rope-horse training resource in the industry. Plus, don’t miss the industry’s richest events like the Ariat World Series of Team Roping and the Lone Star Shootout.
