NFBR Profile: Rickie Fanning #13

Take a look at the ladies qualified for the 2023 National Finals Breakaway Roping, their tack, ropes, and mental game.
NFBR Profile: Rickie Fanning #13
NFBR Profile: Rickie Fanning #13 /

Rickie Fanning
Rickie Fanning

Hometown: Spearfish, SD

Rank: 13th

2023 Winnings: $79,481

2023 Catch Percentage: 60%

Career Earnings: $185,768

NFR Qualifications: 2

Biggest Win of 2023: Prineville, OR and Logan, Utah

Horse(s): Lavaca Sting, “Rolo” – 21-year-old bay gelding; Oke Colours, “Copper” – 7-year-old grey gelding.

Strategy for NFR: “I’m going to just try to be on the barrier every time and take my first shot.”

Saddle: Usher brand saddlery

Ropes: Viper 9.5 from Rattler

Equipment: Classic Equine boots

Jeans and Shirts: CINCH

Hat: Charlie One Horse

Must haves in truck and trailer: I like bubblers, Spark, ChapStick and snacks in the truck. I keep plenty of snacks in the trailer and then of course the essentials like my hat, boots, clothes, hay, grain, supplements, and tack.

Motto: Everything happens for a reason.

What defines a champion: A champion has determination, practice, and desire. They need to be able to mentally know how to push through failure and other obstacles. A champion is also a person who holds themselves strong no matter if they win or lose.

Favorite Food on the Road: I love Mexican and seafood if we get to sit down. While I’m driving, I eat lunchables and string cheese.

Traveling partners: My sister and sometimes my parents travel with me.

Advice: Follow your dreams and chase your goals but don’t get so caught up in them that you forget to appreciate what you already have around you.


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Laura Motley Lambert
LAURA MOTLEY LAMBERT

Laura Lambert resides in Wiggins, Colo. With her husband, Ricky and two sons, Brayden and Boedy. She attended the University of Northern Colorado while studying economics. She is an accomplished rodeo athlete and barrel horse trainer. Over the years, Laura has been active in journalism in a variety of roles. While continuing to cover western sports and country music, she is currently enjoying expanding her reach into multiple sports including MLB, NFL, PGA and LPGA. You can reach her at lauralambertmedia@gmail.com