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The Breakdown

The Breakaway Roping Journal presents "The Breakaway Breakdown," a podcast featuring breakaway roping's top talents from the professional level down to the amateurs, news and more.

Bailey Bates won Round 2 of Bracket 5 at the FWSSR, advancing to the semifinals with $2,568.

Episode · May 31, 2025

Ruby Buckle Readies $50K Breakaway in Utah—Here’s What You Need to Know

The Pink Buckle, Ruby Buckle and Young Guns League are joining forces to launch a $50,000-guaranteed breakaway roping in South Jordan, Utah, held alongside the…

The Tie-Down Breakdown: Spring Roundup

Episode · May 26, 2025

The Tie-Down Breakdown: Spring Roundup

Spring has been a whirlwind between the ProRodeo race and fun one-offs like The American Rodeo and Kid Rock’s Rock N Rodeo , and it’s all up for conversation…

Bailey Bates triumphed at the 2025 San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo, and told The Breakaway Roping Journal all about it on The Breakdown Podcast.

Episode · May 2, 2025

Bailey Bates on The Breakdown Podcast: San Angelo Win, 2025 Aspirations, Training on the Road

Bailey Bates is riding high after a dominant performance at the 2025 San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo—and she’s sharing every detail on the latest episode of…

Macy Auclair is a well-known breakaway player in Canada, but now, she's set to make in known in the States, too.

Episode · Apr 25, 2025

Macy Auclair on The Breakdown Podcast Ahead of Kid Rock’s Rock N Rodeo

On this episode of The Breakdown Podcast, get to know 22-year-old Macy Auclair, a breakaway roper from Ponoka, Canada, who’s gearing up for a big moment in her…

Josie Conner recounted her American Rodeo victory on The Breakdown Podcast.

Episode · Apr 17, 2025

Breakdown Podcast Spotlight: Josie Conner’s $100K Win at The American Rodeo

The latest episode of The Breakaway Breakdown hears Josie Conner retell of one of the most electric moments of her career—winning The American Rodeo and…

Taylor Munsell joins The Breakdown Podcast to rehash one of the wins of her ProRodeo career—RodeoHouston.

Episode · Mar 27, 2025

RodeoHouston Champ Taylor Munsell on The Breakdown Podcast 👑

Taylor Munsell came onto The Breakdown Podcast to discuss her 2025 RodeoHouston win, earning $70,125 and rocketing her to No. 1 in the World Standings.…

Josie Conner and Aspen Miller have claimed the two biggest winter rodeo titles thus far, and joined The Breakdown Podcast to give an insider perspective.

Episode · Feb 26, 2025

Winter Rodeo Champs Josie Conner, Aspen Miller on The Breakdown Podcast

Catch up on the winter rodeo action in the newest episode of The Breakdown podcast, where Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo Champion Josie Conner and San Antonio…

Jackie Crawford's "T-Boy" was a pivotal part of her San Diego Rodeo victory, allowing her to take a few extra swings and catch her rope-off calf cleanly in 2.6 seconds.

Episode · Feb 19, 2025

Jackie Crawford & T-Boy’s Comeback on The Breakdown Podcast

Jackie Crawford visits The Breakdown Podcast to discuss her January victory at the San Diego Rodeo on old teammate “T-Boy,” who’s been in semi-retirement for…

Ty Harris and Marty Yates in Round 8

Episode · Dec 31, 2024

The Tie-Down Breakdown: NFR Catch-Up

As we send off 2024, we wrap up the 2024 NFR round winner episodes of The Tie-Down Breakdown . Round 8 saw the first split round win of the 2024 NFR in the…

Martha angelone and Hali Williams at the 2024 nfbr

Episode · Dec 17, 2024

How Hali Williams and Martha Angelone Won $300K in 3 Weeks On The Breakaway Breakdown

Breakaway ropers Hali Williams and Martha Angelone discuss how they won $300K between them at the Kimes Million Dollar Breakaway, National Finals Breakaway…

Jackie Crawford topped RodeoHouston 2024 with a 3.8-second run, winning $50,000.

Episode · Dec 14, 2024

The Top 5 Must-Listen Breakaway Podcasts of 2024

Dig into the top five Breakaway Breakdown Podcasts of 2024 to hear stories of triumph, resilience and mental improvement with names including Jackie Crawford,…

Dylan Hancock tops Round 6 of the 2024 NFR with the fastest run of the week, a 6.7

Episode · Dec 12, 2024

The Tie-Down Breakdown: Dylan Hancock Wins Round 7 of the 2024 NFR

NFR rookie Dylan Hancock topped the field in Round 7 of the 2024 NFR, making the fastest run of the Finals as of Dec. 11. Hancock won the seventh round with a…

The Tie-Down Breakdown: Rounds 5 and 6 of the 2024 NFR

Episode · Dec 11, 2024

The Tie-Down Breakdown: Rounds 5 and 6 of the 2024 NFR

The halfway point of the 2024 NFR has officially come and gone as we enter Round 7. In Round 5, NFR rookie Joel Braden Harris topped the field for his…

Riley Webb calf roping at 2024 NFR

Episode · Dec 9, 2024

The Tie-Down Breakdown: Riley Webb Adds Round 4 to 2024 NFR Wins

In just four rounds of the 2024 NFR , reigning World Champion Riley Webb has raked in $137,685.28 to push him to No. 1 in the world standings. Webb added the…

Kelsie Domer rides out of the arena at the 2024 Kimes Million Dollar Breakaway after securing the Average Championship.

Episode · Dec 8, 2024

The Grind Pays Off: World Champion Kelsie Domer on The Breakdown Podcast

Hear from the newest breakaway World Champion Kelsie Domer on the The Breakdown Podcast , where she dives into what it took to have the week of a lifetime at…

Ty Harris smiling

Episode · Dec 8, 2024

The Tie-Down Breakdown: 2024 NFR Round 3 Winner Ty Harris

Things heated up in Round 3 of the tie-down roping at the 2024 NFR. A 7.7-second run was last hole, and Ty Harris took his first round win of this year’s…

Riley Webb roping at the NFR

Episode · Dec 7, 2024

THE TIE-DOWN BREAKDOWN: 2024 NFR ROUND 2 WINNER RILEY WEBB

Riley Webb is out for blood at the 2024 NFR, winning back-to-back round wins with the Round 2 win. Webb, the reigning world champion, roped his second calf in…

Riley Webb tips hat to crowd at NFR

Episode · Dec 6, 2024

The Tie-Down Breakdown: 2024 NFR Round 1 Winner Riley Webb

It was all about the reigning World Champion Riley Webb in Round 1 of the 2024 NFR. Webb took home the round win with a 7.0-second run for $33,687. Webb…

Cheyanne McCartney Platinum Pluss breakaway roping

Episode · Dec 2, 2024

Breakaway Futurity 101 with Cheyanne McCartney on The Breakdown

Diving into the world of breakaway futurity competition can seem daunting, but futurity trainer and competitor Cheyanne McCartney breaks it down in simple…

Cinch Roping Fiesta Champ Tom Crouse on The Tie-Down Breakdown

Episode · Nov 23, 2024

Cinch Roping Fiesta Champ Tom Crouse on The Tie-Down Breakdown

Tom Crouse kicked off his 2025 ProRodeo season in a major way, winning the historic Cinch Roping Fiesta Oct. 27, 2024, for a total of $10,993. Crouse, a…

Donene Taylor prides herself on bringing out the best mental performance in her rodeo athlete clients.

Episode · Nov 15, 2024

Breakdown Podcast: Mastering Rodeo Mental Performance with Donene Taylor 💪🏽

On this episode of The Breakdown Podcast, host Lillian visited with rodeo mental performance coach Donene Taylor to hear how rodeo athletes can best prepare…

Josie Conner's "Stylish Drifter," known better as "Dutch," was voted the 2024 Breakaway Horse of the Year.

Episode · Oct 31, 2024

Meet Josie Conner’s Breakaway Horse of the Year “Dutch” on The Breakdown Podcast

Josie Conner’s “Dutch” was overwhelmingly voted 2024 Breakaway Horse of the Year—and with good reason. From the moment the summer run started, Conner and Dutch…

Summer Williams' year took off like a rocket when she bought her WPRA card in early June, eventually leading to her 2024 Breakaway Resistol Rookie of the Year Title.

Episode · Oct 17, 2024

Breakaway Resistol Rookie of the Year Summer Williams on The Breakdown Podcast

Listen to the newest episode of The Breakdown Podcast, where the 2024 Breakaway Resistol Rookie of the Year Summer Williams breaks down her season, mental game…

Professional tie-down roper Jake Hodnett competing in the arena with is horse, Big Red.

Episode · Oct 11, 2024

NFR Rookie: Quade Hiatt on The Tie-Down Breakdown

Quade Hiatt comes from a family of rodeo legends, and the 24-year-old from Canyon, Texas, is making his own mark on the ProRodeo world, qualifying for his…