by The Breakaway Roping Journal and CalfRoping.com
About the Show
The Breakaway Roping Journal and CalfRoping.com present “The Breakdown,” a weekly podcast featuring breakaway roping and tie-down roping’s top talent, from the professional athletes to the amateurs, to those breeding the top horses in the game. Each episode features an interview with a top athlete or personality in the rodeo industry. We also feature bonus episodes with roping tips from Roping.com, exclusive event interviews, and more.
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The Breakaway Roping Journal and CalfRoping.com present “The Breakdown,” a weekly podcast featuring breakaway roping and tie-down roping’s top talent, from the professional athletes, to the amateurs, to those breeding the top horses in the game. Each episode features an interview with a top athlete or personality in the rodeo industry. We also feature bonus episodes with roping tips from Roping.com, exclusive event interviews and more.
Cowboy Christmas brought the heat in 2025—and in this episode, three of breakaway roping’s biggest winners join us to relive the highs, hustle, and horsepower behind their standout runs.
Aspen Miller breaks down her marquee win at the Greeley Stampede, where she dominated the three-head average and banked over $11,000.
Amanda Terrell reflects on her history-making victory at the prestigious Ponoka Stampede in Alberta, becoming the first-ever breakaway champion in the event’s long-standing legacy.
And Erin Johnson, the seasoned Colorado cowgirl and four-time NFBR qualifier, shares how she topped the Cowboy Christmas earnings leaderboard with more than $16,000—capping her week with a clutch win in Prescott, Arizona.
Get unlimited access to roping.com‘s comprehensive tie-down, breakaway, and team roping video library and learn from World Champions Caleb Smidt and Shad Mayfield as well as top trainers Logan Harkey and Justin Maass. Rope with legendary breakaway ropers like Lari Dee Guy, Hope Thompson, and 2024 NFBR World Champion Kelsie Domer. Plus, binge hundreds of hours of live and archived ropings including the Cinch Timed Event Championship, The Patriot Events, and more.
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Taylor Vollin
Hailing from Salinas, California, Taylor Vollin brings a wealth of rodeo knowledge and a deep-rooted passion for the industry. Born in a rodeo family and now engaged to a calf roper, Taylor’s journey from competitor to journalist has given her a unique perspective on calf roping. Taylor joined the Equine Network in early 2023 and predominantly works on the team roping side, manning The Short Score podcast and digital news coverage for The Team Roping Journal. She brings a wealth of experience to The Breakdown, having studied agricultural communications at Mississippi State University and growing up rodeoing in California.
Recent Episodes
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