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Jackie Crawford winning Progressive Round 1 of the 2024 WCRA Rodeo Corpus Christi.

Ride the Wave

Showdown Round is Assembled: 2024 WCRA Rodeo Corpus Christi Results

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Find full results for the 2024 WCRA Rodeo Corpus Christi here.

"They can’t outrun our ropes."

MaryBeth Beam Posts Fastest Run of WCRA Rodeo Corpus Christi in Progressive Round 2

Rickie Fanning's "Rolo" may have been the oldest horse in the field at the 2023 NFBR, but his effort earned him "The Horse With the Most Heart" award from the WPRA. Here he is winning round 5 with Fanning at the 2022 NFBR.

Remembering Rolo

From One-Eyed Practice Horse to 2x NFBR Qualifier: Remembering Rickie Fanning's "Rolo"

Cheyanne McCartney Platinum Pluss breakaway roping

"Can I Catch a Ride?"

Cheyanne McCartney Jump Rides Sarah Angelone's Mare Platinum Pluss for Gold Buckle Futurity Win

ROPING TIPS

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Breakaway basics

Breakaway Roping for Beginners: Start With These 5 Lessons

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Learn the basics from the best.

Rylee George spills her secrets on nailing the long scores at rodeos such at Guymon Pioneer days.

Loooooong score

Rylee George's 3 Tips for Breakaway Long Score Success

Sarah Angelone and Danielle Lowman stand next to a rack of breakaway bits

Bits on bits

3 of Sarah Angelone's Top Breakaway Bits

Danielle Lowman trotting buckskin horse in a circle

Breaaaathe

Breakaway Troubleshooting: My Horse is Too Hot in the Box

JACKIE CRAWFORD'S

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Jackie Crawford Rope Care

7 Essential Rope-Care Tips Every Breakaway Roper Needs

Jackie Crawford with Breakaway Rope at 2021 NFBR in Las Vegas

10 outta 10

Jackie Crawford Gunning for the NFBR Average Title in 2023

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5 Things Jackie Crawford Won't Go to Las Vegas Without

Jackie Crawford and "Thriller" hit their stride at the 2023 WPRA Finals.

Jackie Crawford Reunites with “Thriller” to Win 2023 WPRA Tie-Down Championship

I'd be lying if I said I wasn't grateful for this mare, too. Hail Mary has really stepped up this year and is my No. 1 pick for the NFBR.

Reflecting on My Blessings

Jackie Crawford and "Tonic" pause behind the arena at the 2023 ARHFA

Futurity Q&A with Jackie Crawford

MOST-READ HEADLINES

"They can’t outrun our ropes."

MaryBeth Beam Posts Fastest Run of WCRA Rodeo Corpus Christi in Progressive Round 2

Jackie Crawford winning Progressive Round 1 of the 2024 WCRA Rodeo Corpus Christi.

Ride the Wave

Showdown Round is Assembled: 2024 WCRA Rodeo Corpus Christi Results

Rickie Fanning's "Rolo" may have been the oldest horse in the field at the 2023 NFBR, but his effort earned him "The Horse With the Most Heart" award from the WPRA. Here he is winning round 5 with Fanning at the 2022 NFBR.

Remembering Rolo

From One-Eyed Practice Horse to 2x NFBR Qualifier: Remembering Rickie Fanning's "Rolo"

Five of the Six Kid Rock's Rock N Rodeo Teams have been drafted.

The draft

Meet the 5 Drafted Kid Rock's Rock N Rodeo Teams

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Breakaway 101: Rope Sizes and Terminology

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Update! Hope Thompson Out for At Least of 6 Weeks After Rope-Barrier Wreck in Clovis [Trigger Warning on Video!]

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World Champion Breakaway Ropers from Martha Angelone to JJ Hampton
RFD TV’s The American Champion Madison Outhier
Jackpot standouts Josie Connor and Aspen Miller
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and many more!

ROPING.COM VIDEOS

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Breakaway basics

Breakaway Roping for Beginners: Start With These 5 Lessons

Sarah Angelone and Danielle Lowman stand next to a rack of breakaway bits

Bits on bits

3 of Sarah Angelone's Top Breakaway Bits

Danielle Lowman trotting buckskin horse in a circle

Breaaaathe

Breakaway Troubleshooting: My Horse is Too Hot in the Box

Sarah Angelone leaves the box during the breakaway roping at the BFI.

Feast your eyes on the BFI

How to Watch Breakaway at the 2024 BFI

#WOMENINRODEO

Sydnie Romero and "Shady" run one down at the 2024 Hooey Jr. Patriot.

Can't keep her down

Warrior at The Patriot: Sydnie Romero Ropes Through the Pain, Aims for WCRA and ProRodeo Future

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Sydnie Romero has been dealt a difficult hand, but it hasn’t kept the teen from competing on stages like The Patriot, nominating to the WCRA and planning big for her rodeo future.

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Winning the West

9 Cowgirl Hall of Fame Ropers Who Paved the Way for Women in Rodeo

Bleu Hall comes from an Oklahoma family that runs stocker cattle—and her love to go fast and work with cattle made breakaway an easy choice.

Watch out for Hall

First of Her Kind: Bleu Hall Blazes a Rodeo Trail in her Family

Josey James Prepares to stop the clock during WCRA Rodeo Carolina. Photo by Bullstock Media courtesy WCRA.

Move over Jesse James

Josey James Continues Family Rodeo Tradition with Help from WCRA

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All kinds of kinds

In Their Blood: 2024 American Rodeo Breakaway Horse Pedigrees

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It's game time at the 2024 American Rodeo, and we've got the details on the horsepower in the breakaway roping.

Laramie Johnson's "Easy" was a larger-than-life gelding with a no-fuss method in the breakaway pen.

#Mintymuffinsforeasy

Everything was Easy: Remembering Laramie Johnson’s Gelding “Easy”

Lil Punch proved himself a gamer from the start—taking to breakaway so easily Shelby (Boisjoli) Meged found herself trying to keep him from being mischievous throughout a run

Packing a punch

Lil Punch's Winning Formula: Shelby (Boisjoli) Meged's Expertise Shines in Rodeo Prodigy

Taylor Munsell jokingly waves her hands following her near-miss in Round 4 of the 2023 NFBR.

Taylor Munsell’s Hotrod Song AKA “Colonel” Wins Team Player of 2023 NFBR

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"They can’t outrun our ropes."

MaryBeth Beam Posts Fastest Run of WCRA Rodeo Corpus Christi in Progressive Round 2

Jackie Crawford winning Progressive Round 1 of the 2024 WCRA Rodeo Corpus Christi.

Twice as Sweet

Jackie Crawford On Track to Repeat WCRA Rodeo Corpus Christi Win Following Progressive Round 1

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all-around gal

Amy Ohrt Dominates 2024 Rodeo Corpus Christi DY Showcase with Breakaway and Goat Tying Wins

Harley Pryor came home with an eye-popping $40K earned at the 2024 Patriot. She nominated all of her winnings to either the WCRA or WRWC with big plans to earn even more.

Eyes on Pryor

$40K on WCRA: Harley Pryor Has WCRA, WRWC In Her Sights Thanks to HUGE Nominations at Patriot

Kelsie Domer battled through the qualifying rounds to emerge victorious in the breakaway at the 2023 Women's Rodeo World Championship.

Saddle Up DFW

Stacked Deck ♠️ 2024 Women's Rodeo World Championship Breakaway Roster Finalized

Martha Angelone was the 2023 WCRA Rodeo Corpus Christi Champion. Will she be coming back for 2024?

Corpus time! 🌊

Who's Breakaway Roping at 2024 WCRA Rodeo Corpus Christi?

EDITOR'S PICKS

Bailey May (12) is the proud owner of Martha Angelone's old mare "Vegas," who is more than 20 years old. Photo courtesy of the May family.

7 Reasons to Buy a Senior Horse for your Youth Roper, According to the Pros

“lizzie” Rallies To Win Breakaway And All-around Titles For Bryana Lehrmann At Cnfr

#girlmath

The Numbers Don't Lie ... #girlmath

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Remembering Loni Kay Yates' "Boss"

Kelsey King ropes in the breakaway roping at Cowtown Rodeo in New Jersey.

Cowtown Rodeo Cuts Breakaway from 2023 Rodeo Schedule, Eliminating 17 Rodeos for First Frontier Cowgirls

Sawyer Gilbert Jackie Crawford National Finals Breakaway Roping

Breakaway Ropers Are the Heroes Rodeo Needs

Jackie Crawford with Breakaway Rope at 2021 NFBR in Las Vegas

Without a Rodeo Limit, Fuel Prices are Hitting Breakaway Ropers HARD