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Lonestar_Ag09
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1:57p, 3/19/26
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Took the family to the rodeo recently and basically the whole family agreed, breakaway roping might be the lamest event in the history of athletics.

I genuinely believe half the stadium doesn't even understand it because it's literally just rope the calf…seems like a great precursor for young cowboys to learn to throw a lasso but just seems ridiculous as a paying event at major rodeos.

To double down, it comes off as a DEI event to get women involved…didn't help that only 4 women even succeeded in roping the calf, they all moved on.
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In reply to Lonestar_Ag09 • 2:02p, 3/19/26
I dated a breakaway roper last summer and calling them the DEI hires of the rodeo might be the most accurate description of them possible.

ETA: I'm a big proponent of getting kids outside, and doing whatever it takes to do so. If this event helps insure that young people are joining things like FFA, 4H, or even just rodeoing, I hope they get after it. I also hope that it becomes a better product, but until then I will keep using that time to grab some nachos at the arena.
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2:22p, 3/19/26
A good time in breakaway roping lasts longer than most of the OB doing the sex.

That said, breakaway is more dependent on the calf than anything. If you draw a hard running calf, the horse has to haul ass to catch up.
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2:30p, 3/19/26
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A 3 second ride gets you $3000 - what do these ladies do the rest of the day?
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In reply to Ragoo • 3:47p, 3/19/26
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Ragoo said:
A 3 second ride gets you $3000 - what do these ladies do the rest of the day?


3.0 wouldn't draw a check, would need to be high 1's to low 2's. It's more fun to watch than the can chasing. It at least requires more skill than just hanging on to a horse that knows the barrel pattern and would run it without someone on their back.

Jackie Hobbs-Crawford and Lari Dee Guy rope better than most men and can tie down a calf pretty damn good too.
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In reply to Dirty-8-thirty Ag • 3:53p, 3/19/26
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The 3 seconds was just an example. I think there is a lot more skill, and fan excitement, in the event of barrel racing than breakaway roping. TBH. At least from my experience at the rodeo this week with my kids.

Could the horse run the pattern on its own from memory, sure. Will it, nope.
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Dirty-8-thirty Ag
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In reply to Ragoo • 4:05p, 3/19/26
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Ragoo said:
The 3 seconds was just an example. I think there is a lot more skill, and fan excitement, in the event of barrel racing than breakaway roping. TBH. At least from my experience at the rodeo this week with my kids.

Could the horse run the pattern on its own from memory, sure. Will it, nope.


So your experience in the rodeo world is watching from the stands with your kids this week? I've seen multiple horses run the barrel pattern with no rider in the practice pen and at multiple rodeos, in person with my own 2 eyes.

You could be mounted on the best barrel horse in the world tonight and go win a rodeo. You could also be mounted on the best calf roping horse in the world tonight and not catch a calf after you nod your head and the gates bang.
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In reply to Dirty-8-thirty Ag • 4:07p, 3/19/26
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Dirty-8-thirty Ag said:
Ragoo said:
The 3 seconds was just an example. I think there is a lot more skill, and fan excitement, in the event of barrel racing than breakaway roping. TBH. At least from my experience at the rodeo this week with my kids.

Could the horse run the pattern on its own from memory, sure. Will it, nope.


So your experience in the rodeo world is watching from the stands with your kids this week? I've seen multiple horses run the barrel pattern with no rider in the practice pen and at multiple rodeos, in person with my own 2 eyes.

You could be mounted on the best barrel horse in the world tonight and go win a rodeo. You could also be mounted on the best calf roping horse in the world tonight and not catch a calf after you nod your head and the gates bang.
you be seen multiple horses run winning times on their own without a rider?
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In reply to Ragoo • 4:16p, 3/19/26
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I'm replying to what you said. You said something along the lines of "could the horse run the pattern by memory, sure. Will it? Nope." I was pointing out a barrel horse will in fact run a pattern without a rider. In fact it happened this past year to a friend of mine, Katelyn Scott, at the NFR. Horse slipped during first turn and she came off the horse. What did the horse do? It got up and completed the pattern without her on its back.

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4:17p, 3/19/26
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Steer wrestling is still my favorite
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In reply to Ragoo • 4:25p, 3/19/26
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Ragoo said:
A 3 second ride gets you $3000 - what do these ladies do the rest of the day?


Probably complain.
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In reply to Dirty-8-thirty Ag • 4:30p, 3/19/26
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Dirty-8-thirty Ag said:
I'm replying to what you said. You said something along the lines of "could the horse run the pattern by memory, sure. Will it? Nope." I was pointing out a barrel horse will in fact run a pattern without a rider. In fact it happened this past year to a friend of mine, Katelyn Scott, at the NFR. Horse slipped during first turn and she came off the horse. What did the horse do? It got up and completed the pattern without her on its back.

you are being a little obtuse - the point is the cowgirl makes the horse run the course to a winning time. That adds to the excitement and skill of the event.

No doubt there is skill in roping a steer but a straight line event that is over as soon as it begins is boring to watch. It just is. And that makes the event feel more like a participation trophy than a real rodeo event.

I will back out of the thread though. My rodeo days were only in high school and they consisted of smoking cigars and riding practice pen bulls in Marion.
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In reply to Ragoo • 4:39p, 3/19/26
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We will have to agree to disagree on the skill part. Everyone likes different events and that's okay.

On a different note, Marion, TX home of the infamous Miles and Prater Gibbs. Prater was a great guy.
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5:26p, 3/19/26
the steer doesnt always run a straight line… there isnt a hazer to help guide the animal.
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5:47p, 3/19/26
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Posts like this remind me how out of touch this place can be at times.

The average city slicker dressing up to play cowboy for a night has no bearing on what direction professional rodeo will go.

The cowboys don't have a problem with it and especially like anything to add more events and exposure to the sport. Which of course adds money and opportunities.

The ladies outside a few bad apples are generally the nicest, most humble examples of sports competitors you could meet. And fully acknowledge their horses are just as important as them. Just like the other competitors.
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5:51p, 3/19/26
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Well the mutton bustin got more interesting... When the sheep decides to go off the top rope!

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8:02p, 3/19/26
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I don't think ive ever heard a sport like this called "lame". We have spent over a decade in the performance equestrian world (coming from the rodeo side) and the only ones talking about how easy something is in either are the ones that are butt hurt chronic competitive losers or those who have never possessed the ambition, fortitude, or champion mindset to attempt it at any competitive level. Everyone is entitled to their opinion though and a weird troll.
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In reply to BrazosDog02 • 9:46p, 3/19/26
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This. This. This.
People on here saying stuff that don't have a true knowledge about the events being discussed. So opinions formed from just not understanding what it takes.
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10:47p, 3/19/26
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Pretty sure everyone that's ever been to the HLSR understands roping is difficult…however competing at the highest level, I'd imagine nearly every athlete on that dirt knows how to throw a lasso.

And I'd bet a GREAT majority do it better.

But as I stated, just an observation
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In reply to Dirty-8-thirty Ag • 1:34a, 3/20/26
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Dirty-8-thirty Ag said:
Ragoo said:
A 3 second ride gets you $3000 - what do these ladies do the rest of the day?


3.0 wouldn't draw a check, would need to be high 1's to low 2's. It's more fun to watch than the can chasing. It at least requires more skill than just hanging on to a horse that knows the barrel pattern and would run it without someone on their back.

Jackie Hobbs-Crawford and Lari Dee Guy rope better than most men and can tie down a calf pretty damn good too.


This man speaks with truth and knowledge.
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7:00a, 3/20/26
Breakaway began as an entry level event for kids to learn how to catch. The calves are too big for them to throw so this is part of the skill development.

For ladies, kind of the same thing. Calves would be too big to throw. I actually like the breakaway event for women. It adds one more event that they can participate in.

Rodeo is an expensive sport. I have no problem with adding another event so others can compete in. Gives the ladies a little more bang for their buck.
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In reply to Hoosegow • 7:12a, 3/20/26
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Well said.
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7:14a, 3/20/26
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I won't be happy until they add the Taylor Sheridan horse tornado event to the rodeo
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8:31a, 3/20/26
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I also would like to mention the fact that a lot times in the later rounds ropers don't succeed because they're taking considerably more risk trying to move on and qualify for the semis and WCs.

So just because only 4 ropers succeeded doesn't mean much. And they all moved on because the top 4 move on. That's the same for every event.

I don't know enough about the ins and outs of breakaway roping but from what I've gathered it's all about timing and it looks fckn hard. To be able to first not leave early, then to steer and ride your horse at full speed, while also executing your throw in 3 secs seems incredibly hard and anything but boring.
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In reply to BrazosDog02 • 8:42a, 3/20/26
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I don't think ive ever heard a sport like this called "lame". We have spent over a decade in the performance equestrian world (coming from the rodeo side) and the only ones talking about how easy something is in either are the ones that are butt hurt chronic competitive losers or those who have never possessed the ambition, fortitude, or champion mindset to attempt it at any competitive level. Everyone is entitled to their opinion though and a weird troll.

Agree 100%.

I wonder how many people that are criticizing this event even own a horse.
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8:50a, 3/20/26
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I'd like to see the OP try and rope a calf in under 3 seconds. It's not easy, and most of the ladies doing this event could damn well jump off and tie one up, too. I actually enjoy the event more than barrel racing.
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9:36a, 3/20/26
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It's rodeo and still at least somewhat a "pure" sport. At least most rodeos still believe in patriotism by saying prayers, pledge of allegiance and national anthems being played.
I enjoy all the events….from mutton busting to bull riding. May it live forever in this country!
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9:43a, 3/20/26
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All I can think of when y'all mentioned the women roping is the Barrel Racer Land song.
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9:47a, 3/20/26
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I have not watched it close enough, is there a barrier involved? If so, executing in 1-2 seconds without breaking the barrier is impressive.

Who am I kidding, I would be there just for the Rocky Mountain jeans!!!
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In reply to JB!98 • 9:59a, 3/20/26
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I have not watched it close enough, is there a barrier involved? If so, executing in 1-2 seconds without breaking the barrier is impressive.

Who am I kidding, I would be there just for the Rocky Mountain jeans!!!



Yes there is a barrier involved and this event is so lame that their finals in Fort Worth sold out both perfs in minutes. But to each his own.
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In reply to rilloaggie • 10:09a, 3/20/26
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I won't be happy until they add the Taylor Sheridan horse tornado event to the rodeo

You can go watch all the horse show action you want in Houston. It's during the day and free. When I was showing cattle there and had some free time, we would go to the horse barn and watch the events.
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In reply to JB!98 • 10:09a, 3/20/26
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Rocky jeans on the correct specimen in the mid-90s had me feeling things I had never felt before.

Barrier is set up the same as tie-down calf roping for breakaway.

Some rodeos are a short score and everything happens right in front of the chute, mainly the indoor pen setups. The good watching ropings, in my opinion, are the old outdoor ones like Pecos/Salinas/Cheyenne with the long scores where the animal gets a way longer head start, or the rolling start like the Pendleton Round-Up where the stock comes from behind the roper at a dead run and the runs are usually way farther down the arena, times are longer across the board but it makes for a more exciting event in my opinion.

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In reply to GottaRide • 10:10a, 3/20/26
GottaRide said:
Dirty-8-thirty Ag said:
Ragoo said:
A 3 second ride gets you $3000 - what do these ladies do the rest of the day?


3.0 wouldn't draw a check, would need to be high 1's to low 2's. It's more fun to watch than the can chasing. It at least requires more skill than just hanging on to a horse that knows the barrel pattern and would run it without someone on their back.

Jackie Hobbs-Crawford and Lari Dee Guy rope better than most men and can tie down a calf pretty damn good too.


This man speaks with truth and knowledge.

Given that the arena record in Houston is 2.2 seconds, putting in a sub-2.0 time would be something else. The world record is 1.5, and I don't know how you do that without releasing the rope while you're still in the box.
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10:48a, 3/20/26
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BTW if you're ever at the HLSR make it a point to go to the arena during the day and watch the junior horse show.

The juniors doing breakaway roping is impressive. You can watch some very talented kiddos riding and roping up close.
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10:55a, 3/20/26
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Add this to the list of really dumb things the OB complains about.

Enjoy the show, it isn't that hard to do. Most of the chicks aren't bad looking and if you can't at least be on board with good looking women on horses, you are absolutely a lost cause and have an incurable case of the ghey.
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