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More Texas Swing rodeos have come and gone, and Saturday, March 23, 2024, Westyn Hughes took home the Rodeo Austin win.

Hughes is a three-time NFR tie-down roper from Caldwell, Texas. He won Rodeo Austin with a 24.3 on three calves and pocketed $14,875 during his trip, m oving him from 27th in the PRCA world standings to 10th. Hughes adds the Rodeo Austin title to his lengthy list of wins, which includes the 2023 Fort Worth title and 2021 San Angelo title, as well as the 2016 Resistol Rookie of the Year title. Hughes is known for his hustle as he is so fast on the ground, but the 26-year-old has also battled numerous injuries over his career.

READ: From Hospital Room to Winner's Circle: Westyn Hughes Celebrates Comeback with 2023 FWSSR Win

On this episode of The Tie-Down Breakdown, Hughes discusses his upbringing, the Rodeo Austin win and his injuries over the years.

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Danielle Lowman is a beloved breakaway roper hailing from the Navajo Reservation in Arizona. Her laid-back attitude and ability to rope in lightning-fast times had made her a crowd favorite ever since she started hitting ProRodeos in 2019. Now, she’s a 2x NFBR Qualifier.

Hear about Lowman’s upbringing, journey to the lethal competitor she is today and her view on where the breakaway industry is going on this episode of The Breakdown.

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Shane Hanchey has a world title and 14 NFR qualifications to his name, but becoming a professional tie-down roper wasn't always the plan.

The Louisiana cowboy had a once-in-a-lifetime horse, Reata, who change the course of his life, putting him on the path to the Thomas & Mack. But it hasn't always been easy. Hanchey joins The Tie-Down Breakdown to reflect on growing up as a calf roper in south Louisiana, when he made the decision to rodeo for a living, his gold buckle, horse struggles and so much more.

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In this episode of the Breakdown, host Lillian Kent talks to Kimes Breakaway creator Chris Neal about the ins and outs of the event including format and how to qualify.

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In this episode, the former Breakaway Breakdown host, Casey Allen officially announces the podcast's relaunch as The Breakdown, powered by The Breakaway Roping Journal and CalfRoping.com. Each week, new hosts Taylor Vollin and Lillian Kent will introduce listeners to a top talent in "The Breakaway Breakdown," and "The Tie-Down Breakdown," segments. Get to know the new hosts and find out what's in store for your new-and-improved favorite podcast for all things calf roping.

As 2023 comes to a close, there's no better way to reflect on the rodeo season than by looking back on the 2023 NFBR.

Shelby Boisjoli entered the 2021 NFBR No. 1 in the world but just couldn't clinch the world title. She finally got redemption, though, this year, being crowned the 2023 Breakaway Roping World Champion after 10 rounds in Las Vegas.

Three-time NFBR qualifier Cheyanne McCartney was hunting for an average title, and that's exactly what she accomplished. McCartney roped nine of 10 calves in 32.2 seconds and took home a total of $24,581 in Las Vegas to win the 2023 NFBR average title.

Boisjoli and McCartney reflect on their wins in this episode of the Breakaway Breakdown.

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On this episode, world champion Lari Dee Guy weighs in on some traits that make great breakaway horses, discusses the evolution of horse training styles and the breakaway hore market.

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Get ready—it's Part 1 of our rapid fire NFBR prep series leading up to the National Finals Breakaway Roping. On this episode of The Breakdown, Anthony Lucia breaks down everything fans need to know about the NFBR before it kicks off on December 5. He discusses the headlining stories, and some insider scoop going into Las Vegas and what fans can expect to see play out at the South Point Arena. Lucia will be announcing his second NFBR in 2023 and has a unique perspective both fans and athletes can appreciate.

Stay tuned for Part 2 dropping later on December 4, 2023. This episode is brought to fans by Fast Back Ropes. For more information, head to www.FastBackRopes.com.

Three-time NFR qualifying heeler, Paden Bray has recently begun making his name as a calf roper at the ProRodeo level. He's been learning how to make adjustments to his winning heel loop and how to time out the perfect run, so he breaks down some of the technical components and lessons he's learned along the way as it applies to different roping events. Guest host, Taylor Vollin from The Score and The Team Roping Journal talks to Bray about the mental hurdles that come with working two events at the professional level and how he balances it all.

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On this episode of The Breakaway Breakdown, WPRA All-Around world champion and 2023 National Finals Breakaway Roping qualifier, Sarah Angelone, talks about her roping career. She describes her unplanned 2023 season and how she won over $114,000 to enter the 2023 NFBR in the No. 4 position behind her fellow world champion sister, Martha. Angelone talks horsepower and NFR prep in this anticipated interview.

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