Top Breakaway Ropers Solidify Their Spot in Pendleton Round-Up Short Round

As the long round of the breakaway comes to an end at the Pendleton Round Up, 12 girls head to the short round.

Alex Cawthon | Sep 16, 2023

Top Breakaway Ropers Solidify Their Spot in Pendleton Round-Up Short Round /

Pendleton, OR home of the iconic Pendleton Round-Up, is known for its grassy arena and Western heritage.

Although the Pendleton Round-Up has been going on for over 100 years, hosting large crowds and crowning Pendleton Champions, the breakaway roping was added to the lineup of events in 2017.

The legendary rodeo, known as the "Green Mile" to WPRA barrel racers, consist of one long round for both barrel racers and breakaway ropers. With $40,000 added in the breakaway roping the top-12 from the long round advances to the short round Saturday Sept. 16. The fastest aggregate on two head will be crowned the 2023 champion.

The majority of the Pendleton Round Up breakaway ropers competed in slack Monday morning. The remainder of the competitors were divided up into three matinee performances Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.

Long round results:

1.) Bailey Patterson, 2.5 seconds

2.) Bradi Good, 2.6 seconds

3-4.) (tie) Taylor Engesser and Addy Hill, 2.7 seconds

5-7.) (tie) Jackie Crawford, Loralee McKoen, and Jordan Minor, 2.9 seconds

8-9.) (tie) Kinlie Brennise and Joey Williams, 3.0 seconds

10.) Kaitlyn Anderson, 3.1 seconds

11-13.) (tie) Josie Conner, Josie Goodrich and Jordi Edens, 3.2 seconds

As Bailey Patterson the Pendleton, OR native leads the pack into the short round, an average win could be just what the hometown cowgirl needs to move into the top 50 in the world.

The short round will take place Saturday Sept. 16th.

Published Sep 16, 2023

ALEX CAWTHON

Alex Cawthon is a writer for Sports Illustrated's Rodeo Daily. She is also an accomplished rodeo athlete and business leader driven by the desire to achieve greatness. Born and raised in Rockwall, TX where she learned the importance of family and enjoying the simple things in life. Growing up Alex focused on her academics as well as fine-tuning her abilities as an athlete, which led her to a rodeo scholarship at Tarleton State University. She competed in the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA) in the Southwest Region during her time in college rodeo. In addition to a long list of rodeo accomplishments, Alex’s reputation for excellence as well as her grit and determination garnered awards and high-profile brand deals. When not competing full-time as a rodeo athlete, Alex applies her intense work ethic to thrive in the classroom. She graduated from Tarleton State University with a bachelor's degree in Agribusiness in 2022 and will graduate in December 2023 with a Master's in Business Administration. Now based in Stephenville, Tx, Alex continues to make her mark as she establishes a career in the oil and gas industry. In addition, Alex utilizes her expertise and connections to support the sport she loves, as she joins forces with Sports Illustrated as a writer for their acclaimed feature, Rodeo Daily. Beyond Alex’s accomplishments in and out of the arena, to her core, she is tenacious, focused, and driven. Her deep roots in the Western industry have not only shaped her professional journey, but also instilled an unwavering commitment to tradition, excellence, and innovation.