2023 BREAKAWAY CHAMPION
SHELBY BOISJOLI-MEGED
WINS WPRA BREAKAWAY WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
Las Vegas, Nevada — Shelby Boisjoli-Meged secured the prestigious title of WPRA Breakaway Roping World Champion after a stellar performance at the NFBR. Beginning in the top spot in the world standings, the Alberta-native, now residing in Stephenville, Texas, maintained her lead through 10 rounds of intense competition. In the opening round, Meged shared second place with Martha Angelone, both posting a time of 2.3. The momentum continued as Meged claimed first place in Round Two with a swift time of 2.1 seconds, sharing the win with Cheyanne MacCartney and Williams. Despite a minor setback with a “No Time” in Round Three, Meged consistently excelled in the initial five rounds.
After the first day on December 5, Meged amassed $16,378, reinforcing her lead in the world standings. Reflecting on her performance, Meged attributed her success to a focused, almost subconscious, roping approach. “I feel like I was just roping in my subconscious,” she mentioned.
Navigating the mental challenges, Meged emphasized the importance of resilience in the fast-paced competition. “You have to be able to bounce back. It’s super fast-paced, and you can’t let the highs get too high, but you can’t let the lows get too low,” she noted. The final day on December 6 saw Meged maintain her stellar performance, earning a check for sharing third place in Round Six. Finishing fifth in Round Seven, she secured the No. 2 position in the aggregate with a cumulative time of 27.6 seconds on eight head, earning $11,250. Meged’s total earnings across 10 rounds reached an impressive $30,372, extending her world standings lead to $194,920.50.
Expressing her emotions after earning her first world title, Meged shared, “I’m feeling everything right now. It’s super emotional. I’m so happy. The whole year was a fairytale.” Meged credited her success not just to roping skills but also to her equine partners, emphasizing their role in shaping her as a person.
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