On this episode of The Breakaway Breakdown, WPRA All-Around world champion and 2023 National Finals Breakaway Roping qualifier, Sarah Angelone, talks about her roping career. She describes her unplanned 2023 season and how she won over $114,000 to enter the 2023 NFBR in the No. 4 position behind her fellow world champion sister, Martha. Angelone talks horsepower and NFR prep in this anticipated interview. This episode is brought to listeners by Fast Back Ropes. For more information, head to www....
Nov 24, 2023•26 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Meet the three champions that emerged from the 2023 Riata Buckle breakaway roping—the richest of the year—in Guthrie, Oklahoma, this November. Danielle Wray, Taylor Raupe and Marissa Boisjoli all share their stories and valuable insight into their winning ways on this episode. This episode of The Breakaway Breakdown is brought to listeners by Fast Back Ropes. Visit www.fastbackropes.com for more information, and head over to www.BreakawayRopingJournal.com for the full stories on the Riata Buckle...
Nov 17, 2023•27 min•Season 2Ep. 15
CR Bradley just added a new gold buckle to his collection at the inaugural installment of the AQHA's Open Breakaway at the World Show in Oklahoma City on Sparkys Golddigger. He discusses the setup of AQHA shows, the scored component of many horseshows and roping futurities and the technical components of a winning breakaway run. He also discusses his return to competition after a recent surgery, some of his favorite bloodlines and shares some insights on various aspects of the breakaway industry...
Oct 31, 2023•31 min•Season 2Ep. 14
On this non-conventional episode of The Breakaway Breakdown Podcast, sit back, relax and hear some of the top breakaway ropers in the game weigh in on three topics: breakaway roping clinicians, committees who have supported the sport and who started the reaching revolution. Learn how one of team roping's greatest reachers of all time actually lent a hand to revolutionizing the sport of breakaway, and how his family is carrying on that legacy on arena dirt in the year 2023. This episode is brough...
Oct 20, 2023•27 min•Season 2Ep. 13
On this episode of the Tie-Down Breakdown, 13-time NFR qualifier, world champion and current PRCA tie-down roping event director, Shane Hanchey gives an insider's rundown of the 2023 ProRodeo tie-down roping world standings on the eve of the Governor's Cup in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He talks about who's been hot this year, who's not going to be at the NFR and who's sweating in Sioux Falls. This episode is a great breakdown of the top 20 ropers in the world standings and what their season has ...
Sep 28, 2023•23 min•Season 2Ep. 12
On this episode of The Breakaway Breakdown, NFBR qualifier Cheyenne Guillory checks in from the ProRodeo trail to talk about how she got into the sport of breakaway roping and ended up as one of the sharkiest in the game. She also shares her experiences traveling on the ProRodeo trail, how things are changing for the women of the sport and how she keeps her horses looking and feeling their best throughout the year. This episode is brought to you by Equinety. Check out www.teamequinety.com for mo...
Sep 23, 2023•31 min•Season 2Ep. 11
On the first episode of the Tie-Down Breakdown, hear from current PRCA world standings leader, Riley Webb. Webb discusses his horsepower, mental game and talks through his record-breaking regular season with five weeks left to go. This episode is brought to you by Equinety. For more information, visit www.teamequinety.com
Aug 23, 2023•28 min•Season 2Ep. 10
This episode is all about the upcoming Women in Rodeo Month—a cross-brand collaboration between the Breakaway Roping Journal, Team Roping Journal, CalfRoping.com and BarrelRacing.com that's all about the amazing women athletes in the sport of rodeo from the past, present and a look to what's coming in the future. Randy Watson comes on this episode to discuss his company, R. Watson Boots and why they're dedicated to advancing opportunities for breakaway ropers. Learn about R. Watson and the other...
Aug 21, 2023•27 min•Season 2Ep. 9
One of the Breakdown's favorite guests, New Mexico cowgirl, Maddy Deerman is back! Deerman talks about her first ProRodeo checks of the year—when she just so happened to win the Pikes Peak or Bust NFR Open in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The college student has big career plans and is balancing rodeo responsibilities on top of an internship and earning an intense master's degree. Learn about Deerman, her great horse Whopper and more! This interview is conducted by our guest host, Lillian Kent and...
Aug 18, 2023•29 min•Season 2Ep. 8
WPRA West Roping Director, multiple-time CNFR champion, collegiate coach and OG goat tying instructor Lynn Smith sits down with Chelsea Shaffer, host of The Score and Editorial Director over top rodeo publications The Team Roping Journal , The Breakaway Roping Journal, Barrel Racing Magazine and CalfRoping.com, to discuss where breakaway ropers are at in the rodeo industry. They also share some basic tips for ropers looking to purchase their permits or cards and compete in ProRodeos, plus what's...
Jul 09, 2023•28 min•Season 2Ep. 7
On the first Breakdown podcast Goat Tying Breakdown, Panola women's rodeo coach and Next Level Goat Tying coach Stacey Martin discusses how she has trained some of the top goat tyers in the world to push the limits of the sport. Martin breaks down the mental and physical training that goat tyers go through in a way that can be applied to breakaway roping, also. She also discusses the evolution of the sport over the past 30 years and how great goat tying horses are made. This episode is brought t...
Jun 04, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 6
In part two of this conversation with 20x world champion Jackie Crawford, Crawford breaks down the mental highs and lows of her rodeo career. She explains how she pulled herself out of an aggressive slump and what it's like to be a mother and ProRodeo athlete. This episode is brought to you by Equinety. Visit www.teamequinety.com for more informaiton on their line of products.
Apr 29, 2023•32 min•Season 2Ep. 5
In part one of this conversation, 20-time World Champion Jackie Crawford shares her background from humble roots to becoming a household name within the Western industry. She also gives the backstory on "Kevin," her bay horse who recently helped her earn a record-breaking $600,000 at The American Rodeo. She shares information on how she made it to The American Rodeo and what helped her clinch the victory. This episode is brought to you by Equinety. Go to www.TeamEquinety.com for more information...
Apr 18, 2023•48 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Yeah....we were shocked too. The USTRC just announced there will be $10,000 added to the Open at the Total Feeds National Breakaway Championships , plus a slew of prizes and classes for 19 & Under, 15 & Under and 12 & Under athletes. Dru Stew breaks down everything you need to know about the event. Dru and host Casey Allen also discuss what it could take to grow the amateur base of breakaway roping in the future and take a quick look back at where ropers have been. Entry information ...
Apr 12, 2023•30 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Emilee Charlesworth is the 17-year-old everybody's talking about after her $110,000 clean sweep at the Roping Futurities of American slot roping in Abilene, Texas, in February. She shares her background and how she balances a full plate of events. Then, Hali Williams talks about her RodeoHouston championship that launched her to No. 1 in the WPRA world standings. This episode is brought to you by Equinety.
Apr 05, 2023•31 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Three-time NFBR qualifier Shelby Boisjoli breaks down her recent win at the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo. She explains why her 2021 AQHA/WPRA Horse of the Year, "Onna," wasn't using a tie-down at the event. Boisjoli also gives a peek behind the curtain of her training operation with fiancé, 2019 World Champion Tie-Down Roper Haven Meged. She breaks down how they train some of the top futurity horses in the game and her take on the industry today. For more information on Boisjoli's thoughts...
Mar 02, 2023•34 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Welcome back to Season 2 of The Breakaway Breakdown podcast. Top breakaway ropers share their 2023 New Year's Resolutions and goals, plus a big surprise for the Breakdown is discussed. This episode is brought to listeners by BreakawayRoping.com, where you can get top breakaway instruction and mental toughness tips from some of the winningest ropers in the game. Use code BREAKDOWN15 for 15% off a membership.
Feb 22, 2023•11 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Tiffany Schieck talks about her "lucky loops," that helped her win $16,200 in Fort Worth during the WCRA Cowtown Christmas Champiojnships in December aboard her grade mare Susie. Schieck describes about her 2022 season, plans for 2023 and the loops that helped her win the big check in Cowtown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 30, 2022•16 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Good horses were the name of the game for the go-round winners on Day 1 of the 2022 National Finals Breakaway Roping. Taylor Munsell, Samantha Fulton, Cheyanne Guillory and Rickie Engesser break down their runs, talk about their horsepower and their support systems that have backed them on their journey to the South Point Arena. This episode is brought to you by Fast Back Ropes . Check out their selection of ropes online or find a retailer near you at fastbackropes.com . Hosted on Acast. See aca...
Dec 02, 2022•16 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Five 2022 National Finals of Breakaway Roping qualifiers got together at Lari Dee Guy's arena in Abilene, Texas to practice before they headed to Vegas for the NFBR. They got together to discuss what it's like being a breakaway roper in 2022, and we turned the cameras on. The following discussion is the result—it's unscripted, unedited and you won't want to miss it. This special episode is brought to you by BreakawayRoping.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 26, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 36
The Team Roping Journal’s “The Score” and The Breakaway Roping Journal’s “The Breakaway Breakdown” podcasts partnered on a special Veterans Day broadcast. This episode features co-host Gabby Schiavino, senior managing editor of TRJ and BRJ , with host of “The Breakdown” Casey Allen. Together, they sit down with the Professional Armed Forces Rodeo Association’s power couple, Travis and Jessica Beck, both military veterans and rodeo athletes. Along with their own professional rodeo pursuits, Travi...
Nov 15, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Taylor Munsell is fresh off a Prairie Circuit Finals win and gearing up for her second National Finals of Breakaway Roping. She shares how she fought back after reconstructive shoulder surgery to become one of the deadliest breakaway ropers on the ProRodeo trail. Munsell explains how the advice "It is what it is. Let's run another one," has helped shape her outlook on her professional career, and life overall. This episode is brought to you by Fast Back Ropes. Be sure to check out the Athena and...
Nov 10, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 34
JJ Hampton is undeniably one of the most dominating female ropers of all time. She talks about her career from the start—when nobody thought she would ever catch a calf, let alone become one of the best of all time— and how she became the JJ that fans know and love. This episode is brought to you by Fast Back Ropes. Pssst: If you don't know JJ, she's an 18-time WPRA World Champion and three-time NFBR qualifier. There's a pretty rockin' instructional series featuring her at BreakawayRoping.com. Y...
Oct 20, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 33
On this episode, Josie Conner's parents weigh in on how they helped Josie reach a high level of success in the sport of breakaway roping and the values they instilled in her from an early age to help her learn how to work hard and treat the sport like a business, while being kind and humble. This conversation happened on the close of the ProRodeo regular season, after Jade and Wendi found out Josie had clinched her NFBR qualification in dramatic fashion in Cumberland, Maine. This is a great epis...
Oct 03, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 32
On this episode, NFBR qualifier Joey Williams discusses her recent win at Ellensburg Rodeo, where she dominated the rounds and aggregate to pocket over $7,400. She also discusses what it's like balancing a rodeo career with three small children and the bloodlines behind her great mare, Baybe. This episode is brought to you by Fast Back Ropes. Note: This episode did not show up orignally on Apple podcasts, so for Spotify users...this is a double! For Apple listeners...check it out! Hosted on Acas...
Sep 29, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Donene Taylor is a certified mental performance coach and author who has worked with some of the top athletes in the sport of rodeo, and she discusses her relationship with confidence and her journey to her gold buckle in the women's tie-down on this long-awaited episode of The Breakdown. Donene works through how to love the journey, keep up with your goals and how to redefine the way you view yourself as an athlete to open new doors in not only your roping career, but in daily life. You might w...
Sep 29, 2022•47 min•Season 1Ep. 31
What better way to celebrate the National Day of the Cowgirl and Women in Rodeo Month than by announcing that Kelsie Domer is back in the rodeo arena just five weeks after giving birth to her daughter, Oaklynn. Domer is taking one last stab at securing back-to-back NFBR qualifications and battling it out on the bubble with her close friend, Jackie Crawford. It's going to be a showdown until September 30th, when the regular ProRodeo season ends, and Domer weighs in on mom life and her rodeo plans...
Sep 16, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 30
On this episode, NFBR qualifier Joey Williams discusses her recent win at Ellensburg Rodeo, where she dominated the rounds and aggregate to pocket over $7,400. She also discusses what it's like balancing a rodeo career with three small children and the bloodlines behind her great mare, Baybe. This episode is brought to you by Fast Back Ropes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 08, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 29
In this hilarious Breakdown episode, 2022 Resistol Rookie contender Tiffany Schieck talks about Susie, the $2,000 mare that helped her earn the co-championship in Cheyenne, Wyoming, and how she went from not knowing what the National Finals Rodeo was to having a chance to rope inside the South Point at the NFBR in November. This episode is brought to you by Fast Back Ropes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 29, 2022•56 min•Season 1Ep. 28
2022 National High School Rodeo Association champion breakaway roper, Jenna Hume, sits down with breakdown host Casey Allen to discuss her win in Gillette. Another 18-year-old standout, Josie Conner, meets with Breakaway Roping Journal digital editor Jenna Link to discuss her $25,000 win at the Days of 47 rodeo in Salt Lake City, Utah, and a recent injury. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 04, 2022•23 min•Season 1Ep. 27
