WPRA Breakaway Circuits Earnings Comparison 2023-2025

The WPRA’s breakaway circuit system is the grassroots of the organization, allowing young breakaway ropers to find their footing in rodeo and more experienced campaigners have some fun between a full-time job or ProRodeo competition.

Growth in the circuit system can be contributed to rodeos adding breakaway to the event lineup, and other rodeos adding equal money for breakaway ropers. A healthy circuit system is a good indicator of nationwide success of a rodeo event, and breakaway roping is putting an exclamation point on its statistics.

The 2025 WPRA’s Breakaway Circuit earnings are up on average, with the top five in the 13 circuits averaging $5,867 earned to 2025’s $6,108.

Dive into data for each of the 13 circuits to see regions where things are growing quickly and where earnings have plateaued—for now.

Special note: The numbers for 2023 were pulled in mid-June. The numbers for the 2024 and 2025 breakaway circuits were pulled in late June.

Badlands

Trend: Significant growth from 2023 ($2,319) to 2024 ($5,186), followed by a smaller increase in 2025 ($5,748).
Analysis: The circuit has experienced strong growth, indicating rising competition and higher payouts.

2023 Rank	Athlete	Earnings	2024 Rank	Athlete	Earnings	2025 Rank	Athlete	Earnings
1	Rickie Engesser	$2,994	1	Sloan Anderson	$6,741	1	Samantha Fulton	$11,501
2	Tanegai Zilverberg	$2,889	2	Brooke Curuchet	$6,159	2	Rickie Fanning	$5,723
3	Shayla Hall	$2,816	3	Landry Haugen	$4,183	3	Danielle Wray	$4,066
4	Misti Brown	$1,762	4	Cedar Jandreau	$4,623	4	Keylee Zancanella (R)	$3,917
5	Brenda White	$1,134	5	Anna Jorgenson	$4,225	5	Amber Carson	$3,533
	Top 5 Average	$2,319			$5,186			$5,748

California

Trend: Slight dip from 2023 ($5,991) to 2024 ($5,739), then a dramatic spike in 2025 ($12,132).
Analysis: 2025 saw a surge, likely due to dominant performances (e.g., Suzanne Williams), suggesting an increase in event size or added money.

2023 Rank	Athlete	Earnings	2024 Rank	Athlete	Earnings	2025 Rank	Athlete	Earnings
1	Hanna Hundsdorfer	$10,164	1	Suzanne Williams	$7,350	1	Suzanne Williams	$22,868
2	Suzanne Williams	$5,316	2	Cassidy Barnes	$6,546	2	Sutton Mang	$10,256
3	Kaitlyn Andersen	$4,936	3	Whitlee Burgess	$5,606	3	Cassidy Barnes	$9,709
4	Fallon Ruffoni	$4,980	4	Emily Gatley	$5,072	4	Kaitlyn Andersen	$9,062
5	Gianna O’Day	$4,558	5	Haliegh Grant	$4,121	5	Haliegh Grant	$8,765
	Top 5 Average	$5,991			$5,739			$12,132

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Columbia River

Trend: Jump from 2023 ($2,854) to 2024 ($6,529), then a slight decrease in 2025 ($5,936).
Analysis: A major improvement in 2024 marks growth in payouts or roper performance; 2025 remained strong despite a minor dip.

2023 Rank	Athlete	Earnings	2024 Rank	Athlete	Earnings	2025 Rank	Athlete	Earnings
1	Jordan Minor	$4,559	1	Mattie Turner	$8,174	1	Annie Minor	$8,001
2	Brittany White	$3,657	2	Jennifer Casey	$6,583	2	Shelbie Allen	$6,654
3	Kennedy Buckner	$2,107	3	Bailey Patterson	$6,531	3	Josie Goodrich	$5,735
4	Jodi Goodrich	$2,020	4	Annie Minor	$6,024	4	Bailey Patterson	$5,109
5	Shayla Currin	$1,927	5	Sarah Morrissey	$5,331	5	Jodi Goodrich	$4,180
	Top 5 Average	$2,854			$6,529			$5,936

First Frontier

Trend: Flat growth in 2023 ($1,546) and 2024 ($1,561), followed by a dip in 2025 ($1,313).
Analysis: This circuit remains the lowest in average earnings, with the loss of breakaway at the Cowtown rodeo still being felt.

2023 Rank	Athlete	Earnings	2024 Rank	Athlete	Earnings	2025 Rank	Athlete	Earnings
1	Samantha Vallone	$2,212	1	Cheyenne Chamberlain	$2,989	1	Anna Poorbaugh	$2,007
2	Aimee Getgen	$1,820	2	Emily Fabian	$1,818	2	Maggie King	$1,376
3	Paige Pursel	$1,775	3	Shayne Vallone	$1,033	3	Jessie Letzelter	$1,172
4	Tracey Brennan	$1,037	4	Megan Cameron	$1,008	4	Dede Koryto	$1,026
5	Lauren Wagner	$886	5	Rylee George	$955	5	Gabby Graham (R)	$981
	Top 5 Average	$1,546			$1,561			$1,313

Great Lakes

Trend: Strong growth from 2023 ($2,732) to 2024 ($4,906), with a slight drop in 2025 ($4,834).
Analysis: Healthy competitive circuit with consistent performers and stable payouts.

2023 Rank	Athlete	Earnings	2024 Rank	Athlete	Earnings	2025 Rank	Athlete	Earnings
1	Hannah Hughes	$3,421	1	Danni Clover	$6,278	1	Alli Masters	$6,537
2	Alli Masters	$3,260	2	Summer Williams	$6,276	2	Taylor Mason (R)	$6,340
3	Danni Clover	$2,475	3	Keeley Senn	$4,199	3	Danni Clover	$5,071
4	Korah Corrigan	$2,431	4	Shyanne Allen	$4,134	4	Hannah Hughes	$3,302
5	Jesse Alsup	$2,072	5	Jesse Alsup	$3,644	5	Shalee King	$2,921
	Top 5 Average	$2,732			$4,906			$4,834

Maple Leaf

Trend: Steady upward trend: $2,639 (2023) → $3,679 (2024) → $6,563 (2025).
Analysis: Strongest year yet in 2025 thanks to breakouts like Jenna Dallyn; growth in Canadian entries and payout potential.

2023 Rank	Athlete	Earnings	2024 Rank	Athlete	Earnings	2025 Rank	Athlete	Earnings
1	Lakota Bird	$3,977	1	Bradi Whiteside	$6,184	1	Jenna Dallyn	$12,269
2	Brooke Pomeranz	$3,318	2	Lakota Bird	$3,976	2	Bradi Whiteside	$8,757
3	Jenna Dallyn	$2,900	3	Kendal Pierson	$3,449	3	Jessie Armstrong	$4,244
4	Bradi Whiteside	$1,594	4	Shaya Biever	$2,995	4	Shaya Biever	$3,971
5	Shaya Biever	$1,405	5	Jenna Dallyn	$1,793	5	Aubrey Ross	$3,574
	Top 5 Average	$2,639			$3,679			$6,563

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Montana

Trend: Enormous jump from 2023 ($367) to 2024 ($2,112), and continuing up to $2,694 in 2025.
Analysis: Previously smaller circuit gaining traction fast—likely due to opportunities to rope and increased added money.

2023 Rank	Athlete	Earnings	2024 Rank	Athlete	Earnings	2025 Rank	Athlete	Earnings
1	Sarah Verhelst	$744	1	Anna Callaway	$2,965	1	Celie Salmond	$3,651
2	Anna Callaway	$279	2	Georgia Orahood	$2,019	2	Joey Williams	$3,324
3	Tayla Moeykens	$77	3	Megan Lunack	$1,893	3	Dusti Bird	$2,420
4	N/A	N/A	4	Jacey Fortier	$1,893	4	Jacey Fortier	$2,411
5	N/A	N/A	5	Paige Belle Camp	$1,789	5	Sarah Verhelst	$1,666
	Top 5 Average	$367			$2,112			$2,694

Mountain States

Trend: Doubled from 2023 ($1,405) to 2024 ($3,033), then dipped to $2,434 in 2025.
Analysis: Momentum is building, but some turbulence remains.

2023 Rank	Athlete	Earnings	2024 Rank	Athlete	Earnings	2025 Rank	Athlete	Earnings
1	Devan McAdow	$1,782	1	Nicole Hadley	$4,806	1	Willow Wilson	$3,408
2	Elisabath Erickson-Noe	$1,688	2	Amber Hutto	$3,788	2	McKenna Hickson	$3,163
3	Peggy Garman	$1,439	3	Libby Winchell	$3,553	3	Kinlie Brennise	$3,098
4	Linsay Rosser Sumpter	$1,348	4	Willow Wilson	$2,584	4	Taya McAdow	$2,970
5 (T)	Dara Belew	$770	5	Sara Montgomery	$1,910	5	Libby Winchell	$2,939
5 (T)	Tana Johnson	$770
	Top 5 Average	$1,405			$3,033			$2,434

Prairie

Trend: Strong throughout: $8,550 (2023), slight dip in 2024 ($7,173), then back up in 2025 ($9,668).
Analysis: One of the most consistent, high-paying and competitive circuits all three years.

2023 Rank	Athlete	Earnings	2024 Rank	Athlete	Earnings	2025 Rank	Athlete	Earnings
1	Taylor Munsell	$14,279	1	Cheyanne McCartney	$12,051	1	Taylor Munsell	$13,017
2	Christi Braudrick	$7,806	2	Taylor Munsell	$8,566	2	Beau Peterson	$10,327
3	Sierra Heinert	$7,561	3	Beau Peterson	$6,878	3	Taylor Raupe	$8,969
4	Beau Peterson	$7,016	4	Mataya Eklund	$4,828	4	Mataya Eklund	$8,016
5	Cheyanne McCartney	$6,086	5	Winter Williams	$3,542	5	Molly Hamilton	$8,011
	Top 5 Average	$8,550			$7,173			$9,668

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Southeastern

Trend: Solid growth year over year: $6,753 → $7,872 → $10,029.
Analysis: This circuit is on a steady climb, bolstered by rising stars, more places to rope and added money.

2023 Rank	Athlete	Earnings	2024 Rank	Athlete	Earnings	2025 Rank	Athlete	Earnings
1	Laramie Johnson	$11,449	1	Amanda Coleman	$8,773	1	Josey Murphy	$14,928
2	Makayla Mack	$8,823	2	Lacey Nail	$8,046	2	Brooke Ladner	$10,910
3	Bethany Ferguson	$7,817	3	Laramie Johnson	$7,815	3	Montana Brown	$9,495
4	Ashley Henderson	$2,985	4	Makayla Purcell	$7,709	4	Maelee Wade (R)	$7,484
5	Kayley Kennemer	$2,691	5	Brooke Ladner	$7,015	5	Hollie Ladner	$7,327
	Top 5 Average	$6,753			$7,872			$10,029

Texas

Trend: Peak in 2024 ($18,314), bracketed by strong years in 2023 ($15,343) and 2025 ($14,615).
Analysis: Texas continues to dominate in payouts—remains the gold standard for circuit money.

2023 Rank	Athlete	Earnings	2024 Rank	Athlete	Earnings	2025 Rank	Athlete	Earnings
1	Hali Williams	$17,056	1	Addie Weil	$21,259	1	Britta Strain	$15,807
2	Martha Angelone	$17,030	2	Kelsie Domer	$20,619	2	Martha Angelone	$15,791
3	Bradi Good	$16,482	3	Hali Williams	$18,006	3	Aspen Miller	$15,397
4	Taylor Hanchey	$13,491	4	JJ Hampton	$16,466	4	Jordi Edens-Mitchell	$13,249
5	Jordan Jo Hollabaugh	$12,655	5	Brooke Eddy	$15,218	5	Kayla Graham	$12,831
	Top 5 Average	$15,343			$18,314			$14,615

Turquoise

Trend: Increased from 2023 ($3,068) to 2024 ($5,793), then dipped slightly in 2025 ($5,146).
Analysis: Continues to grow, though 2025 suggests a plateau.

2023 Rank	Athlete	Earnings	2024 Rank	Athlete	Earnings	2025 Rank	Athlete	Earnings
1	Hailey Schafer	$3,839	1	Bailey Bates	$7,365	1	Lindsey Baker	$5,715
2	Kenzie Kelton	$3,526	2	Macy Young	$6,371	2	Macy Young	$5,497
3	Leigh Ann Scribner	$3,092	3	Macy Devenport	$5,380	3	Maddy Deerman	$5,060
4	Kassidy Dennison	$2,481	4	Nicole Baggarley	$5,144	4	Bailey Girvin (R)	$4,741
5	Jill Tanner	$2,400	5	Lynn Smith	$4,707	5	Nicole Baggarley	$4,715
	Top 5 Average	$3,068			$5,793			$5,146

Wilderness

Trend: Huge growth: $1,835 → $4,383 → $8,323.
Analysis: Fastest-rising circuit in terms of average payout—major jump in 2025 due to top-tier talent like Braylee Shepherd leading the field.

2023 Rank	Athlete	Earnings	2024 Rank	Athlete	Earnings	2025 Rank	Athlete	Earnings
1	Shelby Pulham	$2,198	1	Chloe Lambert	$6,555	1	Braylee Shepherd	$15,894
2	Ericka Frost	$2,171	2	Braylee Shepherd	$5,118	2	Summer Williams	$8,533
3	Tina Hunter	$1,790	3	Peyton Bennett	$4,067	3	Josie Conner	$7,337
4	Makayla Boots	$1,579	4	Codi McPherson	$3,717	4	Megan Burbidge	$5,285
5	Jacelyn Frost	$1,439	5	Aubryn Bedke	$2,460	5	Timber Allenbrand	$4,565
	Top 5 Average	$1,835			$4,383			$8,323

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