Hali Williams

Hali Williams from Texas is currently ranked #1 in breakaway roping, with $69,375 in season earnings. She's entered just one event this season, but has already notched two wins. Her best single-run time is 2.6 seconds, and she's sitting inside the top-15 cut for NFR qualification. The 2.6-second run is a key part of her success. Two event wins by this point in the season is a strong start. To keep her #1 rank, she'll need to stay consistent and keep earning money, the summer run is just getting started, and there are plenty of events left to shake up the standings.

Growing up in a family of rodeo athletes, Hali Williams' roots run deep in the sport. Her grandfather was a World Champion all-around cowboy, and her father is an eight-time consecutive World Champion in heading. Comanche, Texas, is where she calls home, and it's likely where she honed her skills in breakaway roping. Her horse, Stylish Red Light, also known as "Red Light," is a 10-year-old sorrel gelding that has been her partner in competition. With a current season rank of #1 and $69,375 in earnings, Williams is having a notable year. As she looks to the future, Williams focuses on her goal of winning the most money possible and setting records, rather than worrying about her ranking. This mindset has served her well, and she continues to push herself to be the best. Now, with her sights set on the next competition, Williams is likely thinking about how she can improve her already impressive skills, and what it will take to stay on top.