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By By rdnewsNOW
Rodeo

Breakaway roping event added to CFR

Jun 6, 2019 | 1:19 PM

RED DEER- The Canadian Finals Rodeo will host the first Canadian Finals Breakaway in Red Deer for CFR 46 this fall.

The two-day event is slated to be held in the Westerner Park Centrium from October 31 – November 1, during the Canadian Finals Rodeo.

Top breakaway ropers from across Canada will compete for the title of the first Canadian Open Breakaway Champion, and a historic cash payout.

Qualifiers will compete on day one in the semi-finals, with the finalists moving on to compete in an elimination-style finals on day two.

Until recently, women have had few opportunities to compete in Breakaway Roping past high school and college.

“Breakaway Roping is opening up new opportunities for female contestants in rodeo. It is keeping women engaged with riding and roping. It is inspiring young women to dream about being champions,” remarked Margo FitzPatrick, co-creator of the Canadian Finals Breakaway. “I can’t think of a better platform to showcase the tremendous female talent we have here in Canada.”

Contestants will be eligible to compete by qualifying through sanctioned open Breakaway jackpots held across Canada.

In addition to a historic payout, the Canadian Finals Breakaway champion will receive a trophy bronze by renowned western artist Linda Stewart, valued at over $5500.

by By rdnewsNOW