In this episode of In The Loop, we sit down with Tibba Smith, WPRA Reserve World Champion Breakaway Roper and nominee for WPRA Western Region Roping Director. With years of experience as a rodeo competitor, coach, and secretary for the largest college rodeo region, Tibba has seen every side of the industry—and now she’s ready to take on a leadership role to shape the future of breakaway roping.
Tibba opens up about the challenges facing breakaway roping, from navigating PRCA rodeo additions and equal money battles to improving communication between WPRA leadership and its members. She shares her vision for growth, her experience working behind the scenes, and why she believes now is the time for breakaway ropers to step up and be heard.
She also dives into the struggles of securing rodeo committee support, the importance of building relationships within the sport, and what it will take to get breakaway to the next level—including a future where breakaway roping is showcased alongside the best in the sport at the National Finals Rodeo.
If you’re a breakaway roper, a WPRA member, or just someone who cares about the future of rodeo, this episode is for you. Tune in for an insightful conversation with Tibba Smith—only on In The Loop. 🎙️🐎
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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