The Score: Kayelen Helton Tells Her Story, Talks Mental Toughness, and Gives a Look Into Her Life

About this episode

Kayelen Helton discusses her dual career as a counselor and competitive roper, sharing insights on mental toughness and horse training.

Texas cowgirl Kayelen Helton joins The Score's Calli Montague to talk about balancing a full-time career as a licensed professional counselor with life in the arena, while still competing at a high level in both breakaway and team roping. Helton talks growing up in Texas junior rodeo, competing through the amateur and college ranks at Tarleton State, and now a mainstay in the jackpotting scene. The conversation dives deep into the mental side of competition, how Helton’s counseling career has shaped her mindset in the arena, and why routine, horsemanship and confidence still matter more than ever. She also shares her thoughts on developing rope horses, the importance of finding horses that fit your style, and what she’s learned since stepping into the breeding world with her stallion Cat Man San. From winning on the all-girl team roping side to building a program around horses she believes in, Helton offers an honest look at what it takes to compete while balancing career, horses and life outside the arena. About Cactus Ropes Cactus Ropes has been trusted by the best in the world for more than 25 years. Whether you’re reaching for The Future, the C4 or a breakaway rope like the…

People in this episode

Host: Calli Montague

Guest: Kayelen Helton

Topics covered

• mental toughness
• team roping
• breakaway roping
• counseling
• horse training
• competition mindset

Keywords

• Kayelen Helton
• mental toughness
• team roping
• breakaway roping
• horse training
• Cactus Ropes
• competition

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Cactus Ropes, Tarleton State

Products: Cat Man San, C4, Tsunami

Places: Texas

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