RodeoHouston to add breakaway roping in 2022

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RodeoHouston will debut breakaway roping in 2022, it announced in a release Tuesday morning.

“Breakaway roping is the fastest-growing event in rodeo, and we are thrilled to feature our second
women’s rodeo event at RODEOHOUSTON in 2022,” said Chris Boleman, Rodeo president and CEO. “Like women’s barrel racing, breakaway roping is fast-paced and requires strong horsemanship skills, and
it’s an event that promises to keep rodeo fans on the edge of their seats.”

In each Super Series, there will be breakaway roping in one of the three performances with the top two from each Super Series advancing to the 10-woman semi-final. From there, they will be whittled down to the top four at the Championship Shootout.

The winner of RodeoHouston will receive $50,000, the same amount of prize money as all other events. The event will be WPRA-sanctioned and count toward the World Standings. Breakaway roping was introduced to the Wrangler NFR in 2020.

“This is truly a monumental day for the women in breakaway roping,” said Jimmie Munroe, WPRA
President. “Not only will they have the opportunity to compete and showcase their talent on one of
rodeo’s largest stages, but they will do so with equal prize money. The WPRA has had a long-standing
relationship with RODEOHOUSTON and we are excited to expand our partnership to feature a second
all-women’s event at this historic rodeo.”