Breakaway Roping

A timed competition, rather than a scored event, for amateur and youth contestants. In breakaway roping, the rope is attached to the saddle horn with a heavy string allowing it to break when a legal catch is made. All other calf roping rules apply.
February 15, 2021 | News and Publications , Training

Roping Tips: Basics of Scoring
World-renowned roping clinician and horse trainer Lari Dee Guy takes us through her steps to ensure her horses have a rock-solid start out of the roping box.
February 13, 2021 | Showing , Timed / Speed events

The Lowdown on AQHA Roping Classes
Is AQHA roping judged or timed? And what are judges looking for?
January 15, 2021 | News and Publications , Tack care

5 Tips for Caring for Ropes
How to stiffen a soft rope, fight humidity and ensure your ropes last long and hit their mark, whether you're team, breakaway or tie-down roping.
December 21, 2020 | News and Publications , Timed / Speed events

A Drop of Driftwood
As Potter Ranch perpetuates champion barrel racing, roping and steer wrestling horses, they’re keeping the Driftwood bloodline alive.
December 11, 2020 | News and Publications , Timed / Speed events

Jackie Crawford's Methods for Introducing the Rope to a Rope Horse Prospect
Professional roper Jackie Crawford demonstrates her drills for desensitizing a new rope horse.