Setting up the handle
Breaking it Down by Speed Williams – May 2024
This month we’re going to tackle a tricky topic… setting up a good handle. There are...
Our trip to Vegas
Breaking it Down - January 2025
Thanks to the Kimes Million Dollar Breakaway event, my daughter got to experience roping for more money than her...
Heeling for Gabe at his first pro rodeo
Breaking it Down by Speed Williams – February 2025
Gabe and I were eating breakfast at the South Point when I saw a smirk on...
Handling success and defeat
Breaking it Down - April 2023
There are many opinions about how to conduct yourself before and after a run. The other night, my daughter...
Winning with my son
Breaking it Down by Speed Williams – October 2022
Last year Gabe wanted to qualify for the American Rodeo, but I didn’t do a very...
So, you got your new Speed Trainer… now what?
Breaking it Down by Speed Williams – March 2024
I’m happy to report we have good news about Hali’s road to recovery. We recently took...
My Teaching Philosophy – Nov 2020
My teaching philosophy
I have been teaching people how to rope since I was a kid. When I was young my dad trained and sold...
The future of rodeo for our kids
Breaking it Down by Speed Williams – July 2023
After watching the Texas Junior High and High School Rodeo finals this week, what a great...
The Key to Faster, Smoother Roping
Breaking it Down by Speed Williams – October 2025
Balance while riding can’t be stressed enough, regardless of the discipline. One of most important things...
NFR, Kimes Million Dollar Breakaway, and NFBR
Breaking it Down – February 2026
How incredible was the team roping at the NFR? It’s amazing there’s enough money up for grabs that Kolton...