Shelby Boisjoli-Meged is one of the most respected athletes in professional breakaway roping — a world champion, a six-time NFBR qualifier, and a competitor who blends precision, grit, and world-class horsemanship. Her 2025 journey captures the full reality of rodeo: the slumps, the streaks, the lonely miles, and the moments that remind you why you chase this lifestyle in the first place.

In this episode, Shelby opens up about the toughest stretch of her season — missing calves, flying back and forth between U.S. and Canadian rodeos, and running on no sleep — and how she climbed out of it through discipline and relentless practice. Her breakthrough win at Calgary became the turning point, followed by another major victory at Colorado Springs that secured her sixth NFBR back number.

Shelby shares how she manages her multi-horse lineup — Anna’s experience, Madonna’s grit, and Root Beer’s fire — while balancing both futurity and pro rodeo schedules. She also talks about traveling alone while Haven pursued tie-down points, how her perspective has evolved over six NFBR qualifications, and why entering Vegas without the No. 1 target on her back gives her a different kind of freedom.

Her story is a powerful, honest picture of what makes today’s breakaway athletes truly exceptional — resilience, adaptability, horsemanship, mental toughness, and deep belief in the work behind the win.

Follow us for more live rodeo and all the action from your favorite events — Bareback Riding, Saddle Bronc Riding, Bull Riding, Tie-Down Roping, Team Roping, Steer Wrestling, Barrel Racing, and Breakaway Roping. Subscribe for the best of pro rodeo in 2025.

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In The LOOP Podcast hosted by Jordan Jo Hollabaugh, is inspired by the western culture and breakaway roping lifestyle. This podcast highlights the raw, real, truth behind the box of the breakaway roping industry. Bringing you behind the scenes stories of what real life looks like everyday from; breakaway ropers, cowgirls, cowboys, producers, leaders, trailblazers, and the like, all sharing stories of the western culture and lifestyle that they live daily.

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