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the truck and trailer from Texas to Maine. Hamlin did much of the driving for tie-down roper Riley Webb, who is Conner’s boyfriend. With Webb having a berth in the National Finals Rodeo clinched, he drove Conner’s horses. Conner and Webb are practicing daily at the Conner place in preparation for rodeo’s premier event. Webb is the Resistol Rookie of the Year for both the all-around and tie-down roping. “It’s cool to share the experience,” she said. “We’ll practice every day before the NFR. It’s so fast, the breakaway roping, you work on the little things. I’ll keep my horses ready, keep them tuned up. There is always something to work on. “I’m prepared to go. I want to go right now.” HORSE OF THE YEAR BREAKAWAY continued on from page 30 Joey and Baybe will make their way to Las Vegas for the 2022 Wrangler National Finals Breakaway Roping presented by Teton Ridge November 29 & 30. They will ride into the South Point Arena and Equestrian Center sitting 8th in the world standings with $63,678 won – mostly won on the 2022 Nutrena Horse of the Year, Baybe. “It’s the ultimate honor for us,” Joey said. “I guess it would be pretty exciting no matter what, but when you raise and train your horses as a family, it’s pretty hard to beat an award like that.”
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might just be another dynasty in the making, one that might even compare to what Jordon’s mother, Kristie Peterson, was able to accomplish with Bozo. It would be easy to get caught up in the future, in expectations for what should happen, but both Jordon and Justin remain firmly planted in the present.
When asked if he thought Rollo’s best years were still ahead of him - a horse he broke, rides and ropes on, even warms up on race day - Justin demurred. There’s no point making predictions like that. For him, the only predictor worth mentioning is the one that earned him a home at the Briggs Ranch in the first place. “I think he’s got the conformation for long term,” said Justin. “That’s what we’re looking for in colts. We don’t want to buy horses that have good pedigree but are going to break down fast. There are things that happen to horses that you can’t foresee, but his conformation is going to help him beat some odds.” Working together, Jordon and Justin are doing their best to help him beat those odds. Each having their own special role to play in making and keeping all their horses happy and sound. Rollo’s career may be just beginning, but under their watchful eye and care, he’s already proven he can beat the best. Being voted Horse of the Year by some of the best barrel racers in the industry is just confirmation. Jordon and Justin would both like to thank their great sponsors for this season: American Hat, Rock and Roll Denim, Durango Boots, Classic Equine, Shiloh Saddlery, Quanta Services, Horse Hair Analysis, Purina, Rodeo Rigs, and barrelracing.com. Justin, Rollo and Jordon Briggs will add another Nutrena Horse of the Year presented by AQHA trophy to their memorabilia room taking top honors for the second consecutive year. WPRA photo by Kenneth Springer
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