The NFR in Texas – Jan 2021 Breaking it Down
The National Finals Rodeo in Texas
When we found out the NFR was moving to Texas, I had several people call and want to know...
Breaking it Down by Speed Williams – June 2020
Learning to head from scratch
Recently I’ve started teaching a 14-year-old girl to head, who’s never roped before. She’s competed in barrel and poles and...
Breaking it Down by Speed Williams – April 2020
Transitioning from team roping to breakaway
The explosion of breakaway roping has been phenomenal. This growth is very exciting for the girls and I really...
The Difference Is in the Details
Breaking it Down by Speed Williams – March 2026
My entire life has been spent running roping scenarios through my mind and trying to eliminate...
Breaking it Down by Speed Williams – May 2021
The Start…
One of the things I work at the most when teaching heading and breakway roping is getting a good start. It’s probably one...
The journey of Gabe becoming a #9
Breaking it Down by Speed Williams – November 2022
From the very beginning, from a very young age, while teaching my son to rope I...
Scoring and getting out
Breaking it Down by Speed Williams – October 2023
Whether you’re heading, heeling, or breakaway roping the barrier comes into play, in a big way....
Preparing for the Big Money Runs
Breaking it Down by Speed Williams – November 2025
One of the biggest events to come along in the last few years for team ropers...
Trying to qualify for the American Rodeo
Breaking it Down by Speed Williams – March 2025
While in Las Vegas, Gabe was adamant about going to the NTRL Finals in Jacksonville, FL,...
Dealing with Winning and Losing– February 2019
Dealing with Winning and Losing
I’ve heard it said, “Show me a good loser and I’ll show you a loser.” I don’t agree with that....