All Focus N' Grit Breakaway Roping

"Treat yourself like a high performer."

Cassie Woods has spent the last several years researching and teaching others about the second brain, the gut. The gut? Yes, I know gut health might not be the flashiest tagline for a podcast but guess what, it is a key factor to how you show up each day and your progress towards your goals. Why is this? It is an easy answer with scientific backing. When your gut is coopera...

"It is all about your thought process. In the breakaway roping you do no have time to second guess yourself." 

Today we have on our show, Jordan Minor. Jordan's rodeo resume is impressive. She was the reserve all-around National High School Rodeo Champion, all-around College National Finals Rodeo champion, and has won numerous All-Around Titles in the Northwest Amateur rodeo circuits. 

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From a rodeo cowgirl competing at the national high school and college finals to a news broadcaster covering the Virginia Tech shooting and interviewing a president, to becoming a successful entrepreneur, Lindsey Wheeler shares with us what it means to commit, hustle, and to be grateful.

Lindsey is a class act and explains the importance of having confidence and knowing who you are and not trying to be anyone else. Be true to yourse...

Kacey Gartner is a wife, a mother, a business owner, a beautician, and a barrel racer. Yes, I said it a barrel racer. You may be wondering why we are talking about barrel racing on a breakaway roping channel. Glad you asked. What Kacey talks about in the episode not only applies to barrel racing but applies to breakaway roping, being an entrepreneur, being a friend, and just being a good human.

Kacey made it into the top ...

"Breakaway roping is a humbling event and one loop doesn't define you." Stacy Barker, teachers one of the most important pieces of the puzzle to breakaway roping is having a positive mindset. Stacy has a gift for teaching students how to rope. The amount of solid knowledge Stacy has and her ability to teach others how to rope is most impressive. And as a little plug if you are looking for a roping clinic you can find...

We are excited to welcome you to Season 2 of the All Focus N' Grit Breakaway Roping Podcast. In this episode Jennifer, Coti, and Dusti talk about how this season is a perfect time to practice and get better each day. At the time of this recording we are in strange times with a pause in our western life. Many rodeos and jackpots have been postponed or canceled and we can let it get us down or we can show up for each day and get...

In this episode World Champion Bareback Rider Bobby Mote explains what the World Champions Rodeo Alliance (WCRA) is all about. The WCRA launched May 4, 2018 with a mission to elevate the sport of rodeo and it is doing just that. The WCRA allows cowgirls and cowboys from all over the country to have a chance to compete for major prize money, just like sixteen-year old Jordi Edens WCRA champion we interviewed on episode 14 who took h...

Maddie Outhier is cowgirl tough. This 16-year-old cowgirl won $100,000 at the 2019 RFD-TV’s The American while battling a “bug” and competing against some of the biggest names in the breakaway industry. RFD-TV’s The American is known as “the world’s richest weekend in Western Sports”. In 2019 The American featured women’s breakaway roping for the first time in the event's history since its start in 2014.

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If you have a horse, this episode is for you. Dr. Kelsey Nonella is a wealth of information when it comes to horse nutrition. In this episode Dr. Kelsey explains the importance of proper nutrition for your performance horses. She answers questions about types of forage to feed, supplements to give, and why proper nutrition is important for preventative care. 

Kelsey has always had a love for horses and for equine nutrition. Before K...

Sixteen-year old Jordi Edens is on fire. Jordi was recently crowned the champion for the WCRA Days of ’47 Salt Lake Rodeo and Reserve National High School Rodeo Breakaway Champion. This young cowgirl is no stranger to dreaming big and roping sharp. Listen up as Jordi shares with us what her practice routines look like, what her favorite ropes are, and what the pressure was like to rope for $50,000 and to rope at the National High S...

We are here with the “Daddy of ‘em All” Breakaway Champion Miss Jordan Jo Fabrizio. Jordan Jo, started roping at the age of four years old and has grown to love for the sport of breakaway roping. She is an assistant rodeo coach for West Texas A&M and runs her own marketing business called Fabrizio Marketing. This interview is exciting as Jordan Jo shares with us what a huge blessing her horse is to her and the importance of bei...

Natalie Thompson, a 16-year-old all-around cowgirl from Oregon has a passion for roping. She was three years old when she started swinging a rope. When she is not in the practice pen, she spends her time working on the ranch and riding colts. This cowgirl has a big heart and a love for her horses. Listen up as she takes us through her runs that won her a little over $2,000 at the Rope 2 Win 1st Breakaway Roping Jackpot held July 21...

Today we have on the phone JJ Hampton. JJ is a many time WPRA World Champion, a busy mom, and a successful entrepreneur. When this cowgirl wakes up in the morning, she hits the ground running. JJ loves roping, loves practicing and her energy when talking about the sport of breakaway roping will get any roper excited to go rope. JJ is recently coming off a $25,000 win at the Bex’s Best Breakaway in Cheyenne roping. The Bex breakaway...

“DADDY OF ’EM ALL” WITH ERIN JOHNSON

Many little girls have only dreamed about having an opportunity to compete in a rodeo with as much heritage as The Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo. The Cheyenne Rodeo, also known as the “Daddy of ‘em All”, started in the late 1800s and is a rodeo favorite by many cowboys, cowgirls, and spectators. Thanks to the hardworking committee members and the momentum the breakaway roping has seen the last few...

In this episode Amanda Hodges takes us on her journey of how here love for breakaway roping has grown over the years. Amanda is a true example of what it means to be a cowgirl. She is humble, kind, and understands the importance of working hard to achieve greatness in the sport of breakaway roping. 

No matter the level of roper Amanda's tips for success both inside and outside the arena are spot on. Her reminder of no...

The sport of breakaway roping is hopping. Breakaway roping has now been a part of the Wrangler BFI week for three years and can be found at the Charlie 1 Horse All-Girl Challenge. This challenge includes a ladies-only team roping and is followed by a three-round breakaway jackpot.

It is our pleasure to bring to you Amy Woodruff, who by the way placed second out of 100 girls at this event and walked away $5,800 richer. 

In this episode Jennifer, Dusti, and Coti discuss how your thoughts and attitudes impact your performance both inside the arena and outside the arena.  

Do you show up in life with a grateful heart or are you going down a rabbit hole of frustration? Each day you wake up your attitude is your choice. You can choose to control your day or just to survive the day. Now don't get me wrong there are days easier than others ...