WHAT IS BREAKAWAY ROPING?
“Breakaway Roping is a timed rodeo event where the roper catches a calve around the neck and the rope breaks away from the saddle when the rope is tight. It is a safe sport for both riders and livestock.
the nuts and bolts of how to:
Participants: One Horse, One Rider & One Calf
A calf is loaded into the chutes as a rider and horse back into the box. When the rider is ready, she will give the “Go Ahead” nod to the chute workers to release the calf. The rider’s goal is to rope the calf as quickly as possible while allowing the calf the head start (known as the barrier). The end of the rider’s rope has a flag onto it and is tied to the horn with a nylon string allowing the rope to easily break free while the calf continues to run. The time is stopped once the judge sees the flag is detached. The fastest run wins.”
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Our Story
We are a new association that started offering practices and clinics to ladies in August 2022. Throughout 2022, memberships opened to female youth and in 2023 we have expanded to youth boys under 14.
Our Mission
Our mission is to honor our western culture and provide a welcoming roping community for ladies and their families. Roping is a grassroots farm activity but is becoming a wildly recognized sporting event. We are fully committed to the safety of our participants and the livestock.
Our Vision
We are working to transform and significantly grow Ladies Breakaway Roping in Alberta. We are committed to playing a key role in preserving a part of our western heritage and the cowgirl way of life. Our vision is to help ropers and their equine partners from the start by building on a solid foundation, allowing them to hone their skills in both non-competitive and competitive environments and providing many opportunities for skill advancement.