The Breakaway Breakdown: Josie Conner, American Rodeo Champion - The Breakdown

Josie Conner is $100,000 richer thanks to a 1.89-second run that clinched the win at The American Rodeo on Saturday, April 12, 2025, marking her sixth trip to the prestigious event.The victory came as Conner’s second win of the day, following a 1.99-second run in the Round of 10 with 2024 Horse of the Year Stylish Drifter, known as “Dutch.” That run broke the 2-second mark for the first time on Saturday.“This rodeo is incredible and one I’ve always tried to win,” said Conner, 21. “I’ve been coming since I was 15 in 2019. This is an amazing payday and an amazing rodeo.”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.Connect with Your Hosts: The Breakaway Roping JournalFollow on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | TikTokMORE FROM THE BREAKAWAY BREAKDOWNBreakaway Futurity 101 with Cheyanne McCartneyMastering Rodeo Mental Performance with Donene TaylorMeet Josie Conner's Horse of the Year "Dutch"Madison Outhier’s Horse Accident an Recovery on The Breakdown PodcastShelby Boisjoli-Meged’s Cheyenne Frontier Days WIN on The Breakdown PodcastMaddy Deerman’s Bringing the Summer Heat on The Breakdown PodcastCowboy Christmas Recap on The Breakdown Podcast with Taylor Munsell, TiAda Gray and Josie Connor