WESTWORLD
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA
NOVEMBER 24-30, 2025
Event Information
Details
UPDATED *Entry Requirements*
Updated Entry Requirements for WestWorld/Million Dollar Breakaway
WestWorld has implemented updated health requirements for all horses entering the facility, including those traveling from within Arizona.
Required for Entry at WestWorld of Scottsdale:
• A 5-day Health Certificate for every horse
• A Coggins dated within the past 12 months
Coming straight from Las Vegas?
If you need an updated 5-day health certificate before crossing into Arizona, our partnering veterinarians are available to assist:
• Dr. Ellis Farstvedt
Performance Equine Specialists
(406) 599-9423
info@performanceequinedvm.com
• Dr. Leslie Schur
Desert Pines Equine
(702) 645-2247
office@desertpinesequine.com
Thank you for your cooperation to help keep our equine partners safe and healthy. Please share with anyone hauling in!
*we will continue to monitor the situation and you can trust that no matter what we will make the best decision for our competitors and their equine partners.
Entry Fees
- $500 Entry Fee for Lazy E Qualifier (70% Payback)
- $500 Entry Fee for Last Chance Scottsdale Qualifier (70% Payback)
- $500 Entry Fee for Buy Back Round (50% Payback) – Can enter two times
- $750 Entry Fee for Semi-Finals (70% Payback)
- $150 Per Entry for the WRWC Challenger Sidepot Packages
- NO additional fees after Semi-Finals
Kimes Ranch Million $ Pay Out
All 10 Go Rounds will pay like 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 to pay like the following:
1st $60,000
2nd $40,000
3rd $30,000
4th $20,000
5th $15,000
6th $10,000$175,000 Total Paid in the Average = Overall Payout of
$1 MILLION ($1,000,000)
How the Event Works
The Million $ Breakaway will consist of 10 go rounds.
- Rounds 1, 2 and 3 will be Thursday night December 18th at 6:30pm.
- Rounds 4, 5 and 6 will be Friday night December 19th at 6:30pm.
- Rounds 7, 8, 9 and 10 will be Saturday December 20th at 6:30pm.
For the last 4 rounds of the final performance, we will cut down from 25 to 15 finalist based on money won and average ranking over the first 6 go rounds.
Location
WestWorld of Scottsdale
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
How to Qualify
The first chance qualifier was held December 1, 2024. The top 5 from each round and the top 10 from the aggregate. As well as 5 from the challengers. Totaling to 25 qualifiers. See the qualifiers here.
The second qualifying rounds (total of 3) with no limits will be held in conjunction with Oklahoma’s Richest October 17th-19th at the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie, OK. We will advance the top 15 from each go round and the top 15 from the aggregate for a total of 60 ladies advancing to the Semifinals in Scottsdale, AZ on December 17th.
Kimes Ranch Million $ Breakaway will consist of the top 20 Breakaway Ropers on the Kimes VRQ Leaderboard running from April 2 – November 2, 2025.
The last Qualifying opportunity will be a Last Chance Qualifier held in Scottsdale, AZ on December 16th. We will advance the top 10 in each round and the top 10 in the aggregate for a total of 40 ladies and 5 WRWC Challengers advancing to the Semi-Finals on December 17th.
In addition, there will be a Buy Back Round advancing an additional 5 qualifiers and 1 WRWC Challenger to the Semi-Finals that will also run on the 25th beginning at 1:00pm with the opportunity to enter twice.
Other ways to win include a Women’s Rodeo World Championship (WRWC) Challenger Incentive providing a tiered opportunity during the qualifying rounds, last chance qualifier, Semi-Finals and an exclusive Challenger Showcase during the first round of the Million $ Breakaway. In total, this Challenger Incentive will add $25,000. An athlete is eligible for the Challenger Incentive if they meet the Challenger requirements and they enter the WRWC Package in the NextGen Rodeo App.
Who Can Compete
The Kimes Ranch Million $ Breakaway is an open, all ages, event for all female Breakaway Ropers with no membership required to enter.
Who Advances
The Kimes Ranch Million $ Breakaway Semi-Finals will consist of 20 qualifies from the 2025 First Chance Qualifier, 60 qualifiers from the Oklahoma Qualifier, the top 20 from Kimes VRQ Leaderboard, 40 qualifiers from the Last Chance Qualifier, and 5 qualifiers from the Buy Back Round, 5 qualify from 11th-15th World Standings, equaling 150 plus 16 WRWC Challengers (5 from each qualifier & 1 from Buy Back Round), plus 2 Riata Horses (1 top horse from Oklahoma Richest & 1 top horse from the Last Chance Qualifier). For a total of 168 total Semi-Finalists.
From the Semi-Finals, the Top 3 in each of the three Semi-Finals go rounds and the Top 6 from the Semi-Finals aggregate for a total of 15 qualifiers advancing to compete alongside the Top 10 in the World Standings for a total of 25 contestants advancing to the Kimes Ranch Million $ Breakaway. In addition, from the Semi-Finals, the Challengers that entered the WRWC Package will be eligible to advance to an exclusive WRWC Challenger Showcase. The top 2 Challengers in each of the 3 go-rounds and the top 4 Challengers from the aggregate will advance to a WRWC Challenger Showcase to be ran during the first performance of the Kimes Ranch MILLION $ Breakaway on Thursday night December 18th at 6:30 pm.
The Million $ Breakaway will consist of 10 go rounds. Rounds 1, 2 and 3 will be Thursday night December 18th at 6:30pm. Rounds 4, 5 and 6 will be Friday night December 19th at 6:30pm. Rounds 7, 8, 9 and 10 will be Saturday December 20th at 6:30pm. For the last 4 rounds of the final performance, we will cut down from 25 to 15 finalist based on money won and average ranking over the first 6 go rounds.
Oklahoma's Richest
The First Qualifying Rounds
The first qualifying rounds (total of 3) with no limits will be held in conjunction with Oklahoma’s Richest October 17th-19th at the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie, OK.
TOP 15 From Each Round
TOP 15 From the Average
+5 Challengers
+Riata Horse
Those 66 ladies advance to semi-finals Scottsdale, AZ
Riata Bonus
Riata Bonus & Qualification Opportunities
- Overview (What’s at stake)
- Two additional Million Dollar Breakaway Semi-Finals spots (Scottsdale, AZ):
- One awarded via Oklahoma’s Richest (October)
- One awarded via the Kimes Last Chance Qualifier (Nov)
- Riata Bonus Money:$10,000 at each qualifier, plus a $20,000 Finals bonus.
- Eligibility:Horses must be nominated as Riata and identified through the event’s Riata side-pot entry system at RiataBuckle.com
- First Opportunity -Oklahoma’s Richest (October, Lazy E Arena)
- $10,000 Riata Bonus:Paid to the top-earning nominated Riata horse(s) in the Riata side pot.
- Semi-Finals Spot:Awarded separately to the highest-placing nominated Riata horse not otherwise qualified through Kimes designated qualifier slots.
- The highest-placing Riata horse will be selected by fastest cumulative time
- (The $10,000 bonusstill pays to the top-earning Riata side-pot nominee(s).)
- Payout amounts are based on participation, with a maximum of five paid positions. Prize money must be earned by receiving a qualified time and cannot be awarded solely based on participation.
- Second Opportunity -Kimes Last Chance Qualifier (Scottsdale, WestWorld)
- $10,000 Riata Bonus:Paid to the top-earning nominated Riata horse(s) in the Riata side pot, including Buy Back Round earnings in the calculation.
- Semi-Finals Spot:Awarded separately to the highest-placing nominated Riata horse not otherwise qualified through Kimes designated qualifier slots.
- The highest-placing Riata horse will be selected by fastest cumulative time.
- (The $10,000 bonusstill pays to the top-ranked Riata side-pot nominee(s), with Buy Back earnings included.)
- Payout amounts are based on participation, with a maximum of five paid positions. Prize money must be earned by receiving a qualified time and cannot be awarded solely based on participation.
- Finals Bonus -Million Dollar Breakaway Finals
- $20,000 Riata Bonus:Awarded to the highest-earning nominated Riata horse(s) at the Finals, regardless of how they qualified.
- In the event only one nominated horse qualifies, that horse will receive the full $20,000.
- If no nominated Riata horses earn money in the Finals we will drop to highest ranking based on aggregate time.
- If no nominated Riata horses qualify for the Finals: The $20,000 bonus will be awarded to the highest earning nominated Riata horse(s) from the 2025 Semi-finals.
- Payout amounts are based on participation, with a maximum of five paid positions. Prize money must be earned by receiving a qualified time and cannot be awarded solely based on participation.
- To be eligible, horses must be officially nominated into the Riata program prior to the event. Finalists must enter the side pot for declaration at RiataBuckle.com.
Kimes VRQ Leaderboard
TOP 20 on the Leaderboard from April 2 – November 2, 2025 with move to the Semi-Finals on November 26, 2025
Last Chance Qualifier
There will be a last chance qualifier held in Scottsdale, AZ on December 16th. In addition, we will have a WRWC Challenger incentive that will offer $5,000 added money and advance 1 from each round and 2 from the average for a total of 5 Challengers advancing to the Semi-Finals.
TOP 10 From Each Round
TOP 10 From the Average
+5 Challengers
+1 Riata Horse
Total of 46 ladies advancing to the semi-finals on Nov. 26th
On-Site Vet
Ellis Farstvedt, DVM
Company: Performance Equine Specialists
Phone: (406) 599-9423
Website: https://performanceequinedvm.com/
2026 First Chance to Qualify
There will be a first chance qualifier held in Scottsdale, AZ on December 21st with a limit of 250 entries. In addition, we will have a WRWC Challenger incentive that will offer $5,000 added money and advance 1 from each round and 2 from the average for a total of 5 Challengers advancing to the Semi-Finals.
Total of 20 ladies advancing to the semi-finals for November 2026 Million Dollar Breakaway.
Entry Information
Due to the unforeseen circumstances surrounding the recent EHV-1 outbreak, and in support of the health and safety of the horses, the 2025 Million Dollar Breakaway and CN Productions Rising Stars has been rescheduled to December 16–21 in Scottsdale. While the event will follow a similar structure, we understand that some contestants may need to reassess their participation. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience this has caused, and our team is doing everything possible to accommodate everyone.
If you wish to draw out of the event or make changes to your stall reservations, you may do so until November 28 at 2:00 PM (MST) and receive a full refund.
-Stall changes should be requested via support@rodeologistics.co (not .com)
-Entry changes should be requested via info@ngrodeo.com
We greatly appreciate your understanding during this time. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or if you need additional support.
Million Dollar Breakaway Qualifier
Oklahoma’s Richest
Entries Open September 1 – Pre Entries Close October 1
Online Late Entries October 2-16 with a $50 Late Fee.
Onsite Late Entries Accepted with a $100 Late Fee.
Million Dollar Breakaway Last Chance Qualifier
Scottsdale
Pre Entries Open September 15- Pre Entries Close November 3
Online Late Entries November 4-21 with a $50 Late Fee
Onsite Late Entries Accepted with a $100 Late Fee
No entry limit!
Million Dollar Breakaway Semi Finals
(If not entered by November 3 we will drop down & replace your position.)
Million Dollar Breakaway 2026 First Chance Qualifier
Pre Entries Open September 15 – Pre Entries Close November 3
Online Late Entries November 4-21
with a $50 Late Fee if max 250 entries are not full.
Onsite Late Entries Accepted
with a $100 Late Fee if max 250 entries are not full.
The Road to the 2025
QUALIFIERS
FIRST CHANCE QUALIFIER
DECEMBER 1, 2024
TOP 5 FROM EACH ROUND TOP 10 FROM THE AGGREGATE 5 CHALLENGERS
TOTAL 20 +5 CHALLENGERS
MDB OKLAHOMA'S RICHEST QUALIFIER
OCTOBER 17-19, 2025
TOP 15 FROM EACH ROUND TOP 15 FROM THE AVERAGE
+ 5 CHALLENGERS
+ 1 Riata Horse
TOTAL 60
+5 CHALLENGERS
+1 Riata Horse
KIMES VRO LEADERBOARD
APRIL 2-NOVEMBER 2, 2025
TOP 20 ON THE LEADERBOARD
LAST CHANCE QUALIFIER
DECEMBER 16, 2025
TOP 10 FROM EACH ROUND TOP 10 FROM THE AVERAGE
+5 CHALLENGERS
+1 Riata Horse
TOTAL 40
+5 CHALLENGERS
+1 Riata Horse
TOP RIATA HORSE
TOP HORSE FROM OKLAHOMA’S RICHEST
TOP HORSE FROM LAST CHANCE QUALIFIER
TOTAL 2
BUY BACK ROUND
DECEMBER 16, 2025
FOLLOWING THE LAST CHANCE QUALIFIER,
A BUY BACK ROUND IS OFFERED. ADVANCING AN ADDITIONAL
5 QUALIFIERS & 1 WRWC CHALLENGER
TO THE SEMI-FINALS
SEMI-FINALS
DECEMBER 17, 2025
20 QUALIFIERS-FIRST CHANCE
20 QUALIFIERS-VQR
60 QUALIFIERS- OKR
40 QUALIFIERS- LAST CHANCE
5 QUALIFIERS FROM BUY BACK ROUND
5 QUALIFIERS FROM 11TH-15TH WORLD STANDINGS
16 QUALIFIERS FROM WRWC CHALLENGERS
2 QUALIFIERS FROM RIATA HORSE
168 TOTAL SEMI-FINALISTS.
FINALS
DECEMBER 18-20, 2025
TOP 3 QUALIFIERS PER ROUND OF THE SEMI-FINALS
TOP 6 IN THE AGGREGATE OF THE SEMI-FINALS
TOP 10 IN THE WORLD STANDINGS
25 TOTAL FINALISTS
**Qualifiers are subject to change
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Refund Policy:
Prior to November 15th: 75% Refund
After November 15th: NO Refunds
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STALL OFFICE HOURS
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Rules/Requirements
- Up-to-date Coggins are required in order to compete
- Entry Fees must be paid in full, and contestant must be in good standing with CN Productions, Women’s Rodeo, and Kimes Ranch before competing.
- Contestant must wear provided back number while competing or will be disqualified.
- Contestant must be in full western attire while competing or to be on arena floor.
- No one on the arena floor except contestants, judges & event personnel. (Must be in Western attire)
- 10 second penalty for broken barrier or if contestant beats the barrier.
- Judge has the right to add 10 second penalty if barrier malfunctions in any way and judge feels it is obvious contestant beats or breaks the barrier.
- Bell Collar catch is mandatory in order to receive a qualified time. Bell Collar catch is determined from where catch loop is when contestants rope breaks from the saddle horn.
Bell collar catch defines as NO appendages in loop. Loop must be above calves knees and rope must be in front of hip bone on calves back when rope breaks from the saddle horn. Rope must draw up tight on calf and break string from the saddle horn to be a legal catch loop.
- Must use nylon string provided by Million Dollar Breakaway Judges.
- Roper must have flag tied to the very end of rope. Roper can’t break rope from horn with her hand.
- 25 second time limit.
- No rattling of chute gates or box gates. No form of outside help of any kind other than a calf pusher.
- Instant replay will be in effect for Bell-Collar Catch & Barrier. (MDB Finals Only)
- 45 second time limit in box. Time starts once barrier is pinned and arena is clear for the contestant.
- If calf gets out or lays down in chute contestant must run the designated extra.
- Contestant must supply your own calf pusher. Pusher must be in western attire.
- Judges call is final.
- Contestant can’t compete in the WRWC Challenger Showcase and the MDB.
- If calf ducks back before the score line, falls down before the score line or fails to break the neck rope for any reason contestant will receive an automatic re-run penalty free.
- If fouled by the neck-rope on calf, contestant will receive a re-run. If contestant breaks the barrier during this situation contestant will have a 10 second penalty on re-run option.
- Judges have the right to give an automatic disqualification for any misconduct in or out of the arena and for any animal abuse.
- Cheating of any kind or attempts to cheat will result in an automatic disqualification.
- Top 15 contestants for the final 4 rounds will be determined from the top 12 money earners and the top 3 from the aggregate standings on 6 head. If the top 3 in the aggregate are already within the top 12 money earners we will continue with top money earners through 15th position
CN Productions Events Draw Guidelines
- All Draw Outs before entry deadline will receive a 90% refund of the actual entry fee only.
- All Draw Outs after entry deadline and before 10 days prior to event will receive an 80% refund of the actual entry fee only
- All Draw Outs 10 days or less prior to event will NOT be refunded.
- The $5 transaction fee and Stripe Fees (Credit Card Processing Fee) and CN Productions $40 Office Fee and NOT refundable