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Shelby Boisjoli Meged is the newest breakaway roper to earn the illustrious Montana Silversmiths Gold Buckle. She came into the 2023 Wrangler National Finals Breakaway Roping sitting first and held onto her lead across the two days and ten rounds of competition. To top it off, she set a new Breakaway Roping Earnings record for...

Marybeth Beam has been there since the beginning. She has competed throughout every World Champions Rodeo Alliance (WCRA) segment, becoming one of the top money earners– and she is only 19 years old. Growing up as a third-generation rancher, Beam’s roping experience stretches far beyond her years.  Beam has grown up roping calves and riding...

In less than 24 hours, 15 of the world’s best breakaway ropers will take on Las Vegas with their sights set on the coveted world championship gold buckle. Rodeo fans and athletes are gearing up for two days of edge-of-your-seat breakaway roping action, as the National Finals Breakaway Roping will take place December 5-6 at...

Cavender’s, America’s trusted cowboy boot and western wear outfitter for over 50 years, is sponsoring a free giveaway of COWGIRL Magazine featuring country superstar Lainey Wilson on the cover. The giveaway, which will emanate from their shopping booth (#401) at the Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas shopping show during the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las...

Opening Image: Breakaway Roping pioneer Jackie Crawford celebrates after her $600,000 winning run at The 2023 American Rodeo at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. The American Rodeo Photo by Michael Clark.  Breakaway roping has experienced unprecedented growth over the last few years and today’s cowgirls are getting opportunities that once only seemed like a...

Opening image: Skeeter In The Dust 1963—Louise Serpa The bright lights of the arena, the rattling of the chutes, the roar of the crowd, and the click of a camera. Rodeo photographers must have a vast knowledge of not only their craft, but the Western lifestyle. They have to adjust to different situations—indoor versus outdoor...

For barrel racer Emily Beisel, life on the road is both exhilarating and exhausting. The thrill of the rodeo circuit comes with long hours and countless miles on the highway. But for Emily, one silver lining to her whirlwind lifestyle is her Signature Quarters trailer conversion. Having just seen her latest living quarters completed by...

For the first time in NFBR history, fans will have an opportunity to meet the top 15 breakaway ropers in the world, take pictures and get autographs at the South Point Arena in Las Vegas on Dec. 5, 2023. Roping.com, the World Series of Team Roping, and Breakaway Roping Journal will host the only meet-and-greet and...