Posted by Every December, Las Vegas is full of cowboys, cowgirls and rodeo fans who have made their way to watch their favorite rodeo athletes compete in the Thomas & Mack Center at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (NFR).
However, in recent years, there is another competition kicking off all the excitement featuring the top female ropers in the sport: the National Finals Breakaway Roping (NFBR). This year, the NFBR will be held December 5-6 at the South Point Arena & Equestrian Center. Roping will begin each day at 2:00 p.m. PST.
More than a third of contestants qualified are going into the competition with over $100,000 won in the regular season. During the two-day, 10-performance event, the top 15 ladies will compete for $250,000.
Coming in number one in the world, Shelby Boisjoli set a new regular season earnings record in breakaway roping with $164,549. Following Boisjoli are young phenom Hali Williams, and sisters, Martha and Sarah Angelone. In 2022, Martha took home the world title; and this year, Sarah has taken the professional rodeo scene by storm, as well, with more than $114,00 won.
Other previous world champion cowgirls set to compete at the 2023 NFBR include Kelsie Domer, Jackie Crawford and Erin Johnson.
Complete Top 15 Standings:
- Shelby Boisjoli
- Hali Williams
- Martha Angelone
- Sarah Angelone
- Kelsie Domer
- Joey Williams
- Taylor Munsell
- Bradi Good
- Cheyanne Guillory
- Jackie Crawford
- Danielle Lowman
- Kendal Pierson
- Rickie Fanning
- Josie Conner
- Erin Johnson
About the Author
Hannah Crandall, Originally from Earth, Texas, a small town in the Texas panhandle, I was raised around rodeo, agriculture, and the western lifestyle. With a degree from Texas A&M University, I have found a passion for promoting the lifestyle that made me who I am today. I am an experienced writer, marketer, and event professional with a strong desire to share the stories of those in our industry. When I’m not busy seeking out ways to promote the western way of life, I enjoy following those I care about around to rodeos, hunting, and going on runs with my blue-eyed, blue-merle Australian Shepherd.
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