Kimes Ranch Unleashes Breakaway Roping Event with Historic Million Dollar Purse

The inaugural Kimes Ranch Million Dollar Breakaway will take place Nov. 27-30 at WestWorld in Scottsdale, Ariz. An unprecedented million-dollar purse will be awarded during a 10-round competition featuring the top 10 breakaway ropers in the Women's Professional Rodeo Association World Standings and 15 qualifiers. Daily trade shows, nightly award ceremonies, and concerts on Friday and Saturday will complement this historic event.

“We know there has been a huge push to have the breakaway ropers on the big stage, roping for equal money under the bright lights. I believe that is still the ultimate goal for everyone, but until that happens, we at Kimes Ranch wanted to create an event that would provide the excitement, the recognition, and the purse that these breakaway athletes deserve,” says Amanda Kimes, Vice President of Kimes Ranch.

Josie Conner, a two-time Wrangler National Finals Breakaway Roping qualifier and Kimes Ranch endorsee, plans to compete in Scottsdale in November.

“Kimes Ranch took a chance on me, at 16 years old, before I even started my professional career. From day one, their vision and support for the Western industry was so clear to me. Today, they are taking what may be, one of the biggest steps in the improvement of women’s Breakaway roping. This monumental event will give Breakaway ropers a chance at a one million dollars, payout. Think about that for a second… an event, exclusively for female ropers, that will pay out over a million dollars. I am thankful to Kimes for giving us the opportunity to compete at this event and proud to be aligned with a company like this.”

WestWorld of Scottsdale, the venue for the Kimes Ranch Million Dollar Breakaway, is a premier, internationally recognized equine event center located at the base of the McDowell Mountains, just 30 minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport. With its stunning location, Arizona's renowned winter weather, and the world's top breakaway ropers, the event promises an unforgettable five days of elite competition.

The Kimes Ranch Million Dollar Breakaway is open to all female breakaway ropers, with no membership required for entry. 15 qualifiers will join the top 10 breakaway ropers in the World Standings for the 10-round competition held Nov. 28-30 in Scottsdale, Arizona.

The first three qualifying rounds, with no limits, will be held in conjunction with Oklahoma's Richest on Oct. 18-20 at the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie, Okla. A last chance qualifier, limited to 250 entries, will be held in Scottsdale, Ariz., on Nov. 27.

From these qualifiers, 125 women, plus five from the 11th-15th positions in the World Standings, will advance to the semi-finals, totaling 130 contestants. From the semi-finals, 15 women will advance to compete alongside the top 10 in the World Standings, making a total of 25 contestants vying for the title at the Kimes Ranch Million Dollar Breakaway. The event will feature 10 go-rounds, held Nov. 28-30.

Kimes Ranch Million $ Pay Out:

All 10 Go Rounds will pay the following:

1st $25,000
2nd $20,000
3rd $15,000
4th $10,000
5th $7,500
6th $5,000

$82,500 Total Paid per Go Round x 10 = $825,000

Average Payout:

1st $60,000
2nd $40,000
3rd $30,000
4th $20,000
5th $15,000
6th $10,000

For more information visit kimesbreakaway.com.