Taycie Matthews, the barrel racer who showed up to the 2025 Women’s Rodeo World Championship with grit, instinct, and a whole lot of horsepower—and walked away with $70,000 and a gold buckle.
We’re talking about a jaw-dropping 12.6-second run at AT&T Stadium from a cowgirl who didn’t nominate a ton, didn’t overthink it, and still left no doubt she came to win. Her standout mare Pop Rocks didn’t just clock a winning time—she owned that arena, walking out like she knew the crown was already hers.
Taycie opens up about the road that brought her there—from balancing long days working full-time on her family’s sweet potato farm to squeezing in jackpot runs when she can. We talked about life outside the spotlight, what financial independence looks like for a young champ (hint: she’s already saving for retirement), and how she stays grounded and gritty while chasing down big dreams.
This conversation is for every rider figuring it out as they go, for every girl wondering if she’s doing enough, and for anyone who needs a reminder that heart and hustle beat a perfect plan every time.
So pull up a seat and get inspired—because Taycie’s story is proof that doing it your way can still lead to the winner’s circle.
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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