Million Dollar Breakaway Rules

Rules & Requirements

Event Rules

Details

  • 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 will advance to compete alongside the Top 10 World Standings for a total of 25 contestants advancing to the Kimes Ranch Million $ Breakaway.
  • If a tie occurs in a Semi Finals Go Round, we will have a rope off to determine a winner.
  • If a tie occurs in the Semi Finals Average, we will go back to fastest time on 1 calf. If a tie still exists, we will go back to next fastest time. If a tie still exists, we will then have a rope off on 1 head.

 

  • Challengers that entered the WRWC package will be eligible to advance to the exclusive WRWC Challenger Showcase.
  • The Top 2 Challengers in each of the three Semi Finals go rounds and the Top 4 Challengers from the Semi Finals aggregate will advance to the WRWC Challenger Showcase.
  • If a tie occurs, we will use the same tie breaker rules as stated above.

TOP 10 From Each Round
TOP 10 From the Average
Total of 40 ladies advancing to the semi-finals on Nov. 28th

  • 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 or until spots are filled.
  • Only the following can request a review on her run, and/or any other contestants run.

1. M$B Finalist Contestant.

2. M$B Finalist Designated Helper.

3. M$B Official Judge.

Total of 20 ladies advancing to the semi-finals for November 2025 Million Dollar Breakaway

  • Review must be called immediately.
  • Review will be looked at by 2 Official Judges.
  • M$B Judges call is FINAL.
  • M$B Official Judge has the right to decline review request.
  • 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, WCRA, Women’s Rodeo, The American 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 and loop must be above calves knees and eye of rope must be no further back than middle of calves back when rope breaks from saddle horn. Rope must draw up tight on calf and break string from 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.