Ep. 9: Q&A with Kayla Graham
Pre-Summer Breakaway Tune Up Session
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11m
In Episode 9, Kayla Graham shares how she went from team roping to breakaway roping after watching the event at The American. The Cameron, Texas, CPA talks about learning from Justin Maass, developing a faster delivery, building confidence, and staying entered through the tough stretches. She also reflects on winning nearly $50,000 at the 2024 Kimes Million Dollar Breakaway and earning more than $100,000 that year—success that helped her open her own firm and rodeo on her own terms.
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