WPRA

CONTESTANT BIOS

2007 WPRA World Finals Contestants
Barrel Racers
Breakaway Ropers
Tie Down Ropers
Team Ropers-Headers
Team Ropers-Heelers
Junior Barrel Racers

Barrel Racers

Name: Kay Blandford
Hometown: Sutherland Springs, TX
Age: 52
Occupation: Barrel Horse Trainer
Joined WPRA: 1973
Number of WNFR Qualifications: 6
Wrangler NFR's: 12
Circuit Finals: 16
Dodge National Circuit Finals: 4
Horses: Talents Dark Angel (Angel)
Favorite Event: Barrel Racing
Family: Robert, 2 dogs (Daisy & Pepsi), Mom & Dad, 3 sisters, 3 nephews, a niece
Past Accomplishments: 2006 $100K Race winner, 4 decades of NFR, 2 X WBRP Champ in 2007 (Guthrie, Glen Rose)
Who Most Influence Your Rodeo Career: Mom, Dad, and sisters
Other Interests: Cooking, training futurity horses, barrel clinics
Circuit: Texas
Total Earnings for 2007:

Name: Tracy Cady
Hometown: Mesa, AZ
Age: 23
Occupation: Student - Mesa Community College
Joined WPRA: 2003
Number of WNFR Qualifications: 2
Horses: Bellas Money & Macho Jake Bianks
Favorite Event: Barrel Racing
Family: Dad - Steve, Mom - Donna Wise, Step-Dad - George Wise, Sister - Krista Wise, Three Step-Brothers - George, Mike, Dan
Past Accomplishments: Competed in 2003 College Playoffs in Hobbs, NM, Won the 2003 Tucson College Rodeo
Circuit: Turquoise
Total Earnings for 2007: $2,581.62

Name: Rena Grissom
Hometown: Sulphur, OK
Age: 37
Occupation: Housewife
Joined WPRA: 1986
Number of WNFR Qualifications: 1
Horses: Easily Stripped
Favorite Event: Barrel Racing
Family: Husband- Jamie, Sons - Garet and Baylee, Daughter - Morgan
Biggest Wins of 07: Fastest time at Sam's Town Shoot Out, Tunica, MS
Past Accomplishments: Lots of saddles, buckles during high school and pro rodeo career
Who Most Influence Your Rodeo Career: My Dad
Other Interests: Boating at the lake and my kids
Circuit: Prairie
Total Earnings for 2007: $404.01

Name: Lynn Kohr
Hometown: Gillette, WY
Age: 43
Occupation: Horse Trainer / Mom of 3
Joined WPRA: 1986
Number of WNFR Qualifications: 8
Horses: Devil Dasher, Frenchmans Melody
Favorite Event: Barrel Racing
Family: Husband - Marshall, Children - Sage, Cedar, Stratton
Past Accomplishments: 2001 Reserve Badlands Circuit Finals winner, 2005 Fizzy Bomb Futurity champion on Frenchmans Melody
Circuit: Badlands
Total Earnings for 2007: Wild Card

Name: Jennifer Romriell
Hometown: Broadalbin, NY
Age: 46
Occupation: Family & Consumer Science Teacher
Joined WPRA: 1979
Number of WNFR Qualifications: 6
Horses: Hi Bars Victory
Favorite Event: Barrel Racing
Family: Son-Jacob, Husband - Cory (PRCA Team Roper & works for US Smokeless Tobacco)
Past Accomplishments: 1996 &1998 First Frontier Circuit Champion, 1997 & 2002 First Frontier Circuit Finals Average Champion, 5 time DNCFR Contestant
Circuit: First Frontier
Total Earnings for 2007: $5,086.50

Name: Margie Ward
Hometown: Eagle, CO
Age: 47
Occupation: Community Service Officer--Eagle Police Department
Joined WPRA : 1990
Number of WNFR Qualifications: 2
Circuit Finals: 4
Horses: Native Corn Husker "Fitz," Big Sky Starlight "Sky"
Favorite Event: Barrel Racing
Family: Husband - Gary, Daughter - Shasta, Grandson - Shane, Granddaughter - Lacey and Grandson - Ben
Biggest Wins of 2007: Racing in the Rockies Arches Winter Series Champ, CPRA Reserve Finals, Meeker, Kremmling, and Collbran, CO champs, 2007 Reserve Champion CPRA
Past Accomplishments: CPRA 2006 Reserve Barrel Champion, 2005 WPRA DT Finals qualifier, Steamboat Springs Series Champion 2005-2006
Who Most Influence Your Rodeo Career: My Husband
Other Interests: Trail riding and watching good movies
Circuit: Mountain States
Total Earnings for 2007: $4,736.50

Name: Ashlee Miller
Hometown: Originally-Minot, ND, Currently Coleman, TX
Age: 35
Occupation: Owner of Slick Rock Designs & Ranch
Joined WPRA: 2000
Number of WNFR Qualifications: 6
Horses: Pecos (breakaway horse), Oat (barrel horse)
Favorite Event: Breakaway
Family: Husband-Jeff, Parents-Sonny & Mardean Ehr, Sister-Lizzy Ehr
Past Accomplishments: 2000 World Champion Breakaway, 2000 Finals Average, 2000 Rookie, competed on both SWOklahoma State and Montana State rodeo teams, Top Ten NHSRF in Breakaway, Multiple time state champion in North Dakota
Circuit: Texas
Total Earnings for 2007: Wild Card

Name: Dolli Lautaret
Hometown: Kingman, AZ
Age: 56
Occupation: Rodeo Contestant and Horse Trainer
Joined WPRA: 1978
Number of WNFR Qualifications: 8
Circuit Finals: 19
Dodge National Circuit Finals: 1
Horses: Justanother Charger "Bo", Frenchmans Twister "Twinkie", Mistys Brown Babe "Dani"
Favorite Event: Barrels & Heeling
Family: Husband Darrell, Daughter Jolee
Biggest Wins of 2007: Gallup WPRA AW Rodeo Barrels Champ, Cedar City Pro Rodeo, Montrose, CO and Garden Valley, ID
Past Accomplishments: Turquoise Circuit Finals Champion, 2 X WPRA Reserve All Around World Champion, CANCER SURVIVOR
Who Most Influence Your Rodeo Career: Husband Darrell, friends Bonnie Lemaire and Betty Beckham
Other Interests: Sewing, gardening, running the WPRA office, reading
Circuit: Turquoise
Total Earnings for 2007: AA--$3,976.14, BKWY--$2,257.86, TR--Heeling--$4,438.60, Barrels--$9,957.39

Name: Leigh Ann Billingsley
Hometown: Phoenix, AZ
Age: 40
Occupation: Homemaker and movie driver
Joined WPRA: 1986
Number of WNFR Qualifications: 10
Circuit Finals: 4
Horses: Bubba RD Hancock "Artie" (barrels, breakaway, tie down), Ace (team roping)
Favorite Event: Breakaway
Family: Husband-Eric, Daughters-Kaylee, Rayna; Sister-Nancy Jane Hunter; Parents-Chuck & Nancy Henson
Biggest Wins of 2007: Won over $3k at Idaho Women's Rodeo Series
Past Accomplishments: 2006 WPRA World Champion All Around Cowgirl and Breakaway Roper, 3 x CNFR, 2 x NHSRA Finals, 1996 Barrel Futurity Champion, 1999 & 2000 Turquoise Circuit Finalist, 1986 Turquoise Circuit Rookie Champion
Who Most Influence Your Rodeo Career: My parents and grandparents growing up and now my husband
Other Interests: Traveling and training my horses
Circuit: Turquoise
Total Earnings for 2007: AA--$3,220.56, BKWY--$3,246.24, TD--$1,098.20, TR--Heeling--$1,944.65, Barrels--$1,623.29

Name: Jackie Dube
Hometown: Stephenville, TX
Joined WPRA: 1995
Number of WNFR Qualifications:
Wrangler NFR's: 2
Favorite Event: Barrel racing
Circuit: Texas
Total Earnings for 2007: $1,632.65

Name: Tammy Key-Fischer
Hometown: Ledbetter, TX
Age: 38
Occupation: Pro barrel racer
Wrangler NFR's: 3
Dodge National Circuit Finals: 2
Horses: Easy Dash Oak "Round-Pen," MP Quick Money "Money"
Favorite Event: Barrel Racing
Family: Husband Brian, son Riley, sister Jackie Dube
Past Accomplishments: Former arena record holder at NFR, won five go rounds at the 2002 finals
Who Most Influence Your Rodeo Career: Jack Dube and Charmayne James
Circuit: Texas
Total Earnings for 2007: $1,250.33

Name: Jolee Lautaret
Hometown: Kingman, AZ
Age: 32
Occupation: Barrel racer
Joined WPRA: 1990
Number of WNFR Qualifications: 8
Wrangler NFR's: 3
Circuit Finals: 8
Dodge National Circuit Finals: 5
Horses: Im Miss Sticks "Belle" (barrels), Frenchmans Twister "Twinkie" (heading and breakaway), Mistys Brown Babe "Dani" (heeling)
Favorite Event: Barrel racing
Family: Parents, Darrell and Dolli, Fiancee Allan Jordan
Past Accomplishments: Go round winner at WNFR and DNCFR, 6 x Tour Finale qualifier, CNFR qualifier, TCF qualifier in the team roping, 4 X AWPRA Champion
Who Most Influence Your Rodeo Career: Parents
Other Interests: WPRA Board of Directors, movies, writing
Circuit: Turquoise
Total Earnings for 2007: AA--$1,810.98, BKWY--$637.32, TR--Heading--$2,915.62, Barrels--$12,129.77

Name: Liz Pinkston
Hometown: San Antonio, TX
Wrangler NFR's: 2
Horses: Speedy Doc Holiday
Favorite Event: Barrel racing
Family: Husband Wade, daughter
Past Accomplishments: WNFR Average winner, multiple Tour Finale qualifier, Champion Pace Chute Out and Pace Classic
Circuit: Texas
Total Earnings for 2007: $3,131.00

Name: Brittany Pozzi-Pharr
Hometown: Victoria, TX
Wrangler NFR's: 3
Horses: Sixth Vision ("Stitch"), Marvins Wonder ("Potato Chip")
Favorite Event: Barrel racing
Family: Husband Doug Pharr
Past Accomplishments: 2003 WPRA Rookie of the Year, 2006 WPRA Reserve World Champion Barrel Racer
Circuit: Texas
Total Earnings for 2007: $1,185.40

Name: Mary Ann Miller
Hometown: Cave Creek, AZ
Age: 33
Occupation: Marketing
Joined WPRA: 2001
Number of WNFR Qualifications: 3
Horses: Maverick (roping), KW (barrels)
Favorite Event: Heading
Family: Dad-John Miller, Mom-Barbara Miller
Past Accomplishments: 2006 WPRA World Champion Header, AQHA Youth World Qualifier, USTRC title, Marketing Degree from West Texas A & M
Circuit: Turquoise
Total Earnings for 2007: AA--$2,847.05, BKWY--$1,331.62, TR--Heading--$3,905.20, Barrels--$668

Name: Laurie Jones
Hometown: Stephenville, TX
Age: 44
Occupation: Mom, Horse Person
Joined WPRA: 2001
Number of WNFR Qualifications: 2
Horses: Inexpressoble
Favorite Event: Barrel racing
Family: Husband Larry Jones, daughters Tricia & Suzanna
Who Most Influence Your Rodeo Career: Martha Josey
Other Interests: None
Circuit: Texas
Total Earnings for 2007: $1,379.30

Name: Joann Book
Hometown: Ponca, New
Age: 35
Occupation: Bookkeeper, horse trainer, homemaker
Joined WPRA: 1994
Number of WNFR Qualifications: 1
Horses: Especial Ichie, Cocon Gidcomo
Favorite Event: Barrel racing
Family: Husband--Todd, Children--Rider and Madison (twins)
Biggest Wins of 2007: Winning Bulls and Barrels at Eagle Grove, IA and Emmetsburg, IA, and Whiting
Past Accomplishments: Placing a few rodeos I get to go to, ABHA World Qualifier 5 times
Who Most Influence Your Rodeo Career: Renee Kenney, she is my idol, mentor, and great friend
Other Interests: Raising and breeding Aussies, training horses, watching my kids rodeo and do school activities
Circuit: Great Lakes
Total Earnings for 2007: $1,189.45

Name: Jill Bradburn
Hometown: Littlefork, MN
Age: 31
Occupation: Sales
Joined WPRA: 2006
Number of WNFR Qualifications: 1
Horses: Honor F11 Comet "Ellie"
Favorite Event: Barrel racing
Family: Parents--Jim Bradburn and Joann Imhof, Sister--Jamie Wendt
Biggest Wins of 2007: St Paul, MN winner, 2007 MBRA Rodeo Champion
Past Accomplishments: 2007 Reserve Rookie of the Year, WPRA Great Lakes Circuit
Other Interests: Snow mobiling and going to the lake
Circuit: Great Lakes
Total Earnings for 2007: $6,105.10

Name: Terra Bynum
Hometown: Colorado City, TX
Age: 27
Occupation: Horse trainer and rodeo
Joined WPRA: 2003
Number of WNFR Qualifications: 2
Wrangler NFR's: 1
Circuit Finals: 4
Dodge National Circuit Finals: 1
Horses: Hempen Streak "Maverick" and Cadillacs and Karats "Cadillac"
Favorite Event: Barrel racing
Family: Husband--Joseph Gernentz, Dad--Tommy Bynum, Mom--Cindy Hardy, Brother--Bradley Bynum
Past Accomplishments: 4 x Texas circuit qualifier, 2005 Texas Circuit Champion, 2006 Reserve Texas Champion, 2005 OKC BFA Futurity Champion, 2006 NFR qualifier (4th in the average)
Who Most Influence Your Rodeo Career: Parents--Dad taught me consistency and horsemanship and mom taught me competitive perfection.
Circuit: Texas
Total Earnings for 2007: $1,215.72

Name: Kasey Etbauer
Hometown: Goodwell, OK
Age: 34
Occupation: Trainer and ranch manager
Joined WPRA: 1993
Number of WNFR Qualifications: 1
Circuit Finals: 2
Horses: Julie and Uno
Favorite Event: Barrel racing
Family: Husband--Dan
Biggest Wins of 2007: 1D winnings at Abilene, TX D & G race
Past Accomplishments: Turquoise and Prairie Circuit qualifier
Who Most Influence Your Rodeo Career: Mom, Laurie and Husband, Dan
Other Interests: Reading and traveling
Circuit: Prairie
Total Earnings for 2007: $816.03

Name: Eileen Hanna
Hometown: Oxford, PA
Age: 39
Occupation: Sales Engineer
Joined WPRA:
Number of WNFR Qualifications: 1
Circuit Finals: 3
Horses: Easy Call and Cazz
Favorite Event: Barrel racing
Family: Parents--George and Cathy Hanna, Brother--Stewart
Biggest Wins of 2007: Cowtown and Gerry, NY
Past Accomplishments: FF Circuit Finals in 2006 (1st and 2nd Go winner), 2002 FF Circuit Finals Reserve Champion, 2006 Gerry Rodeo Average Winner, 2006 Washington International Horse Show Champion
Who Most Influence Your Rodeo Career: First, parents, then Judy Merola and the Yearsleys
Other Interests: Boating and breaking colts
Circuit: First Frontier
Total Earnings for 2007: $3,946.04

Name: Kim Harrup
Hometown: Footville, WI
Age: 36
Occupation: Regional Manager for Double C Saddlery
Joined WPRA: 2005
Number of WNFR Qualifications: 1
Horses: Radar Rose and Amazed by Grace
Favorite Event: Barrel racing
Family: Husband and three sons
Biggest Wins of 2007: Top 5 in WPRA Rookie Standings in 2007, NBHA Great Lakes National Reserve 2D Champion
Past Accomplishments: Top 5 at Camanllo Eastern Classic 2006 average, filled my WPRA permit
Who Most Influence Your Rodeo Career: My family always supported me.
Other Interests: Starting and training my future barrel horses and spending time with my family whenever possible.
Circuit: Great Lakes
Total Earnings for 2007: $3,008.55

Name: Kellie Hill
Hometown: Hortonville, WI
Age: 28
Occupation: Equine Lifestyle Specialist
Joined WPRA: 1997
Number of WNFR Qualifications: 1
Circuit Finals: 1
Horses: JNJ Dancin Leon "Leo," SC Cash is No Effort "Hogan"
Favorite Event: Barrel racing
Family: Husband--Christian
Biggest Wins of 2007: Barrel Bashes--Columbia, MO, Sherburn, MN
Past Accomplishments: NBHA World qualifier
Circuit: Great Lakes
Total Earnings for 2007: $5,422.12

Name: Julie M. Erkamaa
Hometown: East Troy, WI
Age: 35
Occupation: Homemaker, former 13 years certified registered dental assistant
Joined WPRA: 2003
Number of WNFR Qualifications: 1
Horses: Tonettes Dynamite "Gus," Riojo Rey "Rio," The Money Roll "Money"
Favorite Event: Barrel racing
Family: Husband--Mikko, Sons--Gavin, Brandon, Daughter--Emily
Biggest Wins of 2007: Wheatland, MO winner, Emmetsburg, IA winner, Iron River, MI reserve champ, New Windsor, IL reserve
Past Accomplishments: WPRA Reserve Permit Champ 2006, WPRA Top 12 2005, hope to be Great Lakes circuit rookie of the year 2007
Who Most Influence Your Rodeo Career: Marlene McRae and my husband, Mikko--couldn't do it without his support!
Other Interests: My husband, children spending time together, riding horses, reading, traveling, baking cookies
Circuit: Great Lakes
Total Earnings for 2007: $7,318.92

Name: Marci Jackson
Hometown: Durant, OK
Age: 38
Occupation: Court recorder
Joined WPRA: 2006
Number of WNFR Qualifications: 1
Horses: Peppys Bar Badger "Bullseye"
Favorite Event: Barrel racing
Family: Husband--JJ, Son--Joe Paul
Biggest Wins of 2007: OK State NBHA Reserve Horse
Past Accomplishments: 2005 OK State NBHA Champion
Who Most Influence Your Rodeo Career: My grandpa, Paul Bowman who picks out all my horses, my dad, Ronnie Bowman, NFR qualifier, and my mom who tells me I can do it!
Other Interests: Raising colts and reading
Circuit: Prairie
Total Earnings for 2007: $340.86

Name: Marlene McRae
Hometown: Ramah, CO
Age: 50
Occupation: Horseman and clinician
Joined WPRA: 1980
Number of WNFR Qualifications: 1
Wrangler NFR's: 10
Circuit Finals: 10
Dodge National Circuit Finals: 5
Horses: Fols Dear John
Favorite Event: Barrel racing
Family: Husband--Doug, Son-Colbie
Past Accomplishments: 1983 WPRA World Champion Barrel Racer, 2 x NFR Average Champion, Olympic gold medal winner, inducted into the Cowgirl Hall of Fame
Who Most Influence Your Rodeo Career: Great horses
Other Interests: Water sports
Circuit: Mountain States
Total Earnings for 2007: $3,681.12

Name: Teri Murphy
Hometown: Marana, AZ
Age: 39
Occupation: Owner of Freedom RV and Coors Rodeo Program 1996-present
Joined WPRA: 1997
Horses: Money Reds Image "Cash," Hey Hoalena "Wolfy"
Favorite Event: Barrel racing and team penning
Family: Husband--Devon, Son--Joseph, Brother--Troy Trimble, Niece--Alissa Trimble
Biggest Wins of 2007: Globe WPRA and 4D barrel race
Past Accomplishments: Miss Reno Rodeo, Miss Rodeo Nevada, and National Miss Coors Rodeo, HS Pole bending, Reserve Champion NV Cutting Horse Association
Who Most Influence Your Rodeo Career: My dad, Billy Trimble and great grandfather, Ralph Stanton, Cowboys Turtles Association
Other Interests: Skiing, boating, and camping
Circuit: Turquoise
Total Earnings for 2007: $870.08

Name: Dude Overton
Hometown: Bakersfield, CA
Age: 60
Occupation: Trainer and minister and CEO of a golf construction company
Joined WPRA: 1964
Number of WNFR Qualifications: 2
Horses: Cash Flow, Future, Pazzaz, Lil Brother
Favorite Event: Barrel racing
Family: Husband--Bill, Children--Mark, Kelly, Clint, Robin, and Charlotte
Biggest Wins of 2007: Bakersfield WPRA, ACBRA, NCBRA, NBHA Finalist in 2007
Past Accomplishments: Turquoise and Sierra Circuit finalists, NCBRA and NBHA World and State Championships, NSPRA World Champion AA three times
Who Most Influence Your Rodeo Career: God, parents, Roy Rogers, and husband Bill, coach, sponsor, and trainer
Other Interests: Music, biking, and leather tooling
Circuit: California
Total Earnings for 2007: $1,897.61

Name: Nancy Ortlip
Hometown: Durant, OK
Age: 48
Occupation: RN
Joined WPRA: 1995
Number of WNFR Qualifications: 1
Circuit Finals: 1
Dodge National Circuit Finals: 1
Horses: Coal Thunder
Favorite Event: Barrel racing
Family: Husband--Steve, two children and one grandchild
Biggest Wins of 2007: Sherman, TX
Past Accomplishments: GLC Rookie of the Year and Champion 1995
Who Most Influence Your Rodeo Career: Husband
Other Interests: Son's soccer, daughter's dancing and granddaughter
Circuit: Prairie
Total Earnings for 2007: $411.87

Name: Sandra Pomykala
Hometown: New Eqypt, NJ
Age: 39
Occupation: Owner of a tanning salon, the Bronze Zone, registered dental hygienist
Joined WPRA: 2000
Number of WNFR Qualifications: 1
Horses: Cashininon Billy
Favorite Event: Barrel racing
Family: Husband--Robbie, Son--Troy
Biggest Wins of 2007: Plymouth Meeting, PA, Harford, PA, Cowtown, NJ and Fairhill, MD
Past Accomplishments: Permit champion 2000 ECWPRA, 2005 FF Circuit Qualifier
Who Most Influence Your Rodeo Career: Squeak Larkins, Ocala, FL
Other Interests: Going to the gym, running, work, tanning salon
Circuit: First Frontier
Total Earnings for 2007: $3,088.31

Name: Shanna Simon (Anderson--just married)
Hometown: Timber Lake, SD
Age: 28
Occupation: Ranching, horse trainer, and minister
Joined WPRA: 2007
Number of WNFR Qualifications: 1
Horses: Bonnie
Favorite Event: Barrel racing
Family: Parents--Gary and Ramona Simon, Husband--Riley Anderson (married May 2007)
Biggest Wins of 2007: 2006 ProDerby qualifier
Past Accomplishments:
Who Most Influence Your Rodeo Career: My dad--he is a rancher, horse shoer, equine dentist, horse trainer, always a student of learning more about horses.
Other Interests: I am a children's minister--run Cowgirl Heaven Ministries, girls 8-16, along with their horses, come to camps held at my arena.
Circuit: Badlands
Total Earnings for 2007: Wild Card

Name: Martha Wright
Hometown: Dublin, TX
Age: 55
Occupation: Trainer
Joined WPRA: 1971
Number of WNFR Qualifications: 2
Wrangler NFR's: 2
Circuit Finals: 8
Horses: Famous Lil Dasher, JB Famous
Favorite Event: Barrel racing
Family: Husband--Ed, Father--Harry Tompkins, Mother--Rosemary, two brothers
Biggest Wins of 2007:
Past Accomplishments: 1971 GRA Rookie of the Year, 1971 NFR, 1971 NIRA Champion Barrel racer, 1989 Texas Circuit Champion barrel racer
Who Most Influence Your Rodeo Career: Grandfather Everett Colbarn and godfather--Harry Tompkins
Other Interests: Reading, horse riding, and friends
Circuit: Texas
Total Earnings for 2007: $1,541.70

Name: Kathee Martin
Hometown: Elgin, AZ
Age: 46
Occupation: Grunt
Joined WPRA: 2000
Number of WNFR Qualifications: 4
Horses: Lad (TR) and Toy (Barrels)
Family: Husband, Scott
Circuit: Turquoise
Total Earnings for 2007: AA--$781.52, BKWY--$588.32, TR--Heading--$617.03, Barrels--$2,814.79

Name: Michelle Alley
Hometown: Whitewood, SD
Age: 27
Occupation: Self Employed Horse Trainer
Joined WPRA: 2000
Number of WNFR Qualifications: 1
Horses: Lysander Charge, News Eight, and Tango
Favorite Event: Barrel racing and breakaway roping--it's a toss up!
Family: Brother--JJ Alley (bareback riding, steer wrestling, calf roper)
Biggest Wins of 2007: Fergus Falls, MN
Past Accomplishments: State HS Champ and Regional Champ in collegiate, amateur champion, World Barrel Racing money earner
Who Most Influence Your Rodeo Career: Watching the cowboys and cowgirls at the NFR on TV when I was little.
Other Interests: Make jewelry, gardening, arts and crafts
Circuit: Badlands
Total Earnings for 2007: BKWY--Wild Card, Barrels--$661.43

Name: Shelly Howell
Hometown: Parks, AZ
Age: 32
Occupation: Realtor
Joined WPRA: 2001
Number of WNFR Qualifications: 3
Horses: Spice, Chicolee, Hillbilly
Favorite Event: Barrel racing
Family: Husband--Todd, Sister and Brother In Law--Valerie and Dallas
Biggest Wins of 2007: Placing at Pahrump, NV and Camp Verde, AZ
Past Accomplishments: 2002 AWPRA Permit Champion, AWPRA Rookie of the Year
Who Most Influence Your Rodeo Career: Parents, husband, and Valerie
Other Interests: Going back to school to get associate degree
Circuit: Turquoise
Total Earnings for 2007: TR-Heeling--$1,177.17, Barrels--$433.09

Name: Valerie Howell
Hometown: Parks, AZ
Age: 29
Occupation: Bookkeeper, real estate agent, and paralegal
Joined WPRA:
Number of WNFR Qualifications: 1
Horses: Marshmallow, Josey, Crazy Legs
Favorite Event: Team roping and barrel racing
Family: Husband--Dallas, Daughter--Daisy
Biggest Wins of 2007: Garden Valley, ID
Past Accomplishments: 2004 AWPRA Horse with the Most Heart, 2005 ACRA All Around
Who Most Influence Your Rodeo Career: My family
Other Interests: Counting each finger and toe every day, licking lead paint off walls, cooking and going to the horse races
Circuit: Turquoise
Total Earnings for 2007: TR--Heading--$3,276.36

Name: Naomi Smith
Hometown: Del Rio, TX
Age: 44
Occupation: Rancher
Joined WPRA:
Number of WNFR Qualifications: 1
Horses: Margin Cash Five "Ace"
Favorite Event: Barrel racing
Family: Husband--Jim C Smith, Parents--Cheley and Edith Carpenter
Biggest Wins of 2007: WBR San Antonio, Glen Rose, Conroe; WPRA Baggs, WY
Past Accomplishments: 2000 APHA Reserve World Champion Sr Barrels
Who Most Influence Your Rodeo Career: My parents & my husband; coaching from my best friend Peyton Raney; and encouragement from Kelly Kaminiski
Other Interests: Catahoula dogs; karaoke; coaching personal growth seminar
Circuit: Texas
Total Earnings for 2007: $7,694.51

Name: Sue Berg
Hometown: Bloomington, MN
Age: 50
Occupation:
Joined WPRA: 1976
Number of WNFR Qualifications: 1
Horses: Leos Legend and Rogers Brandi
Favorite Event: Barrel racing
Family: Single
Biggest Wins of 2007: Buffalo, MN; Sidney, IA; St Paul, MN; Dayton, IA; Marshall,MN; Spooner, WI Bulls and Barrels
Past Accomplishments:
Who Most Influence Your Rodeo Career: My mother due to her continual support.
Other Interests: Golf and rollerblading
Circuit: Great Lakes
Total Earnings for 2007: $7,372.89

Name: Leisa Brug Kline
Hometown: Orange Park Acres, CA
Age: 37
Occupation: Chief of Staff, CA State Assembly
Joined WPRA: 1994
Number of WNFR Qualifications: 1
Circuit Finals: 1
Horses: Lecaro Lilly and Mister N Who
Favorite Event: Barrel racing
Family: Husband--Adam, two daughters--Mady (9 years) and Lily (11 months)
Biggest Wins of 2007: Placed at Bakersfield and Phelan rodeos, many jackpot wins
Past Accomplishments: Top 15 in the circuit, Short go qualifier for Clovis, Red Bluff, and other Tour rodeos. Champion Thousand Oaks rodeo.
Who Most Influence Your Rodeo Career: Dad, Bill and Dude Overton
Other Interests: Politics
Circuit: California
Total Earnings for 2007: $86.83

Name: Jody Nelson
Hometown: Ocala, FL
Age: 23
Occupation:
Joined WPRA: 2003
Number of WNFR Qualifications: 1
Circuit Finals: 3
Horses: Moonlight in Paris "Vegas"
Favorite Event: Barrel racing
Family: Mother--Kappie Nelson (2 x NFR qualifier), Brother--Ivon Nelson (2 x NFR qualifier)
Biggest Wins of 2007:
Past Accomplishments: 1997 NBHA Youth World Champion, 1995 leading youth rider in the nation
Who Most Influence Your Rodeo Career: My mother, Kappie Nelson
Other Interests:
Circuit: Southeastern
Total Earnings for 2007: $1,513.22

Breakaway Ropers

Name: Mary Ann Miller
Hometown: Cave Creek, AZ
Age: 33
Occupation: Marketing
Joined WPRA All Women's Rodeo: 2001
Number of WNFR Qualifications: 3
Horses: Maverick (roping), KW (barrels)
Favorite Event: Heading
Family: Dad-John Miller, Mom-Barbara Miller
Past Accomplishments: 2006 WPRA World Champion Header, AQHA Youth World Qualifier, USTRC title, Marketing Degree from West Texas A & M
Total Earnings for 2007: AA--$2,847.05, BKWY--$1,331.62, TR--Heading--$3,905.20, Barrels--$668

Name: Teri James
Hometown: Payson, AZ
Age: 44
Occupation: Horse Trainer & working on the ranch
Joined WPRA: 1980
Number of WNFR Qualifications: 6
Horses: Cracker
Favorite Event: Breakaway
Family: Husband - Clint, Daughter-Jessica, Son-Monty
Biggest Wins of 2007: Won Gallup, NM team roping jackpot
Past Accomplishments: 6 times Women's NFR qualifier in breakaway, heading, heeling, barrel racing
Who Most Influence Your Rodeo Career: My husband Clint who keeps me tuned up
Other Interests: Enjoy hiking, taking kids to junior rodeos
Circuit: Turquoise
Total Earnings for 2007: AA--$425.60, BKWY--$1,432.25, TR--Heading--$1,319.03, TR-Heeling--$199.50

Name: Kim Williamson
Hometown: Queen Creek, AZ
Age: 38
Occupation: Realtor
Joined WPRA: 1995
Number of WNFR Qualifications: 12
Horses: El Torro Doc (Calf Roping, Breakaway, Heeling) "Cutter", Blue (Breakaway, calf roping, heeling), Little Mama (breakaway, team roping)
Favorite Event: I just love to rope.
Family: Mom--Gladys, Sister--Debbie Chapman, Daughter-Nicole, Tex and Boy
Biggest Wins of 2007: Idaho Rodeo Series
Past Accomplishments: 2004 WPRA World Champ AA, Heading, Breakaway; 2005 WPRA World Champ AA, Breakaway, Tie Down, Heeling; 8 x World Champ Cowgirl
Who Most Influence Your Rodeo Career: Dad, Doyle and the people that help me day to day
Other Interests: Vacationing, working out, resting, I love all outdoor sports
Circuit: Turquoise
Total Earnings for 2007: AA--$2,783.87, BKWY--$753.40, TD--$1,562.30, TR--Heading--$333.92, TR--Heeling--$3,472.58

Name: April Harms
Hometown: Brule, NE
Age: 46
Occupation: Farmer / Rancher
Joined WPRA: 1996
Number of WNFR Qualifications: 10
Horses: Cisco (Three time Heeling Horse of the Year and Super Horse Award), Nick
Favorite Event: Team roping
Family: Husband-Brad, Son--Garret
Past Accomplishments: 2001 World Champion Breakaway Roper, WPRA Reserve Champion Heeler and Breakaway, 2 time Hi Point roper in Wyo-Braska Association, Past Nebraska Champion Breakaway Roper
Circuit: Prairie
Total Earnings for 2007: Wild Card

Name: Debbie Robbins
Hometown: Winslow, AZ
Age:
Occupation: Self Employed
Joined WPRA: 2002
Number of WNFR Qualifications: 6
Horses: Spencer and Speedy
Favorite Event: Breakaway
Family: Father-Danny, Mother-Margaret, brothers & sisters, numerous nieces and nephews
Past Accomplishments: 2002 Tie Down Roping Rookie, 2006 WPRA Reserve World Champion All Around Cowgirl
Who Most Influence Your Rodeo Career: My father, Danny Robbins
Other Interests: Basketball
Circuit: Turquoise
Total Earnings for 2007: AA--$2,373.59, BKWY--$2,421.48, TD--$839.80, TR--Heading--$1,165, TR--Heeling--$1,940.09

Name: Tammy Lewis
Hometown: Queen Creek, AZ
Age: 38
Occupation: Realtor
Joined WPRA: 2005
Number of WNFR Qualifications: 4
Horses: Fooler (Heeling) & Taco (Breakaway and heading)
Favorite Event: Team Roping
Family: Husband - Whip Lewis
Biggest Wins in 2007: Go round winner at Wildfire Open Ladies Roping and Reno Ladies Only Roping, won lots of team roping jackpots around the country, Navajo Nation's Champion Breakaway Roping
Past Accomplishments: 2006 WPRA World Champion Heeling, Former California High School All Around State Champion, College Champion, USTRC All Girl Champion, many AZ USTRC roping championships
Who Most Influence Your Rodeo Career: Mother was a big supporter but husband has continued to keep me excited about rodeoing
Other Interests: Snow skiing, water sports, but mostly just rodeo and roping
Circuit: Turquoise
Total Earnings for 2007: AA--$1,639.69, BKWY--$2,079.86, TR--Heeling--$4,200.30

Name: Melody Chapman
Hometown: Eloy, AZ
Age: 47
Occupation: President/Owner of Drilling Company
Joined WPRA: 2005
Number of WNFR Qualifications: 3
Horses: PJ's Dodger "Dodger"
Favorite Event: Team Roping
Family: Husband- Scot Schmidt, Daughter - Brittany Chapman, Son-Billy Chapman, Mother - Irene (attending 1st WNFR in 2007)
Biggest Wins of 2007: Salado Wildfire Open Women's Team Roping, Reno Roping Ladies Only Invitational Team Roping 5th place, WPRA Rookie of the Year (2005)
Past Accomplishments: WPRA Rookie of the Year (2005), 2006 Breakaway Average placing at WNFR, 2005 WNFR Go rounds and average placing in team roping
Who Most Influence Your Rodeo Career: My mother, Irene Kekich. Chauffer in HS rodeos, her countless hours on the road. With her support financially as a single parent.
Other Interests: Diamondbacks--Avid fan! College softball and basketball--My hero is my daughter Brittany Chapman, world class athlete and scholar! I love you Britt!
Circuit: Turquoise
Total Earnings for 2007: AA--$622.44, BKWY--$330.60, TR--Heading--$1,454.17

Name: Jessi Thompson
Hometown: Calera, OK
Age: 19
Occupation: Student
Joined WPRA: 2007
Horses: Codger, Flash
Favorite Event: Breakaway
Family: Dad: Charlie, Brother: Josh, Sister: Amanda, Niece: Charlee
Biggest Wins of 2007: UPRA Finals Qualifier
Past Accomplishments: 2004 Reserve Champion INFR
Who Most Influence Your Rodeo Career: My dad Charlie
Circuit: Prairie
Total Earnings for 2007: Wild Card

Name: Keylie Tatum
Hometown: Wickenburg, AZ
Age: 25
Occupation: 1/2 Owner of women's western store, One Trick Pony
Joined WPRA: 2007
Number of WNFR Qualifications: 1
Horses: JR Night Bloom "Cotton"
Favorite Event: Breakaway
Family: Husband, Brett and Son, Pecos
Biggest Wins of 2007: Norwood, CO Breakaway, Camp Verde, AZ Team roping
Past Accomplishments: NHSRA Finals, NIRA Finals x 2 (Breakaway), GCPRA Finals
Who Most Influence Your Rodeo Career: My husband, always positive, and my parents for always being there
Other Interests: Shopping, watching my son play, roping, and riding
Circuit: Turquoise
Total Earnings for 2007: AA--$319.20, BKWY--$1,965.05, TR--Heading--$789.20

Name: Toni Tyree
Hometown: Wickenburg, AZ
Age: 25
Occupation: Marketing and ranching
Joined WPRA: 2000
Number of WNFR Qualifications: 2
Horses: Brumby
Favorite Event: Team roping
Family: Parents--Clay and Sandy, Brothers--Joe & Noel
Biggest Wins of 2007: Pahrump WPRA AW Rodeo and Camp Verde, AZ AW Rodeo
Past Accomplishments: 2003 Reserve WPRA World Champion TR--Heeling
Other Interests: Golfing, hanging out with friends and family, but mostly roping
Circuit: Turquoise
Total Earnings for 2007: AA--$884.64, BKWY--$718.90, TR--Heeling--$1,354.64

Name: Jackie Hobbs
Hometown: Abilene, TX
Age: 24
Occupation: Horse trainer
Joined WPRA: 2006
Number of WNFR Qualifications: 2
Horses: Sparky (team roping), Cheetah (calf roping), and Jade (breakaway)
Favorite Event: Tie down
Family: Parents, Annette and Mark
Past Accomplishments: WNFR Average Champion Tie Down roper 2006, WPRA Tie Down Roping Rookie of the Year, USCRA Breakaway Champ, 3 X NIRA Southwest Region Breakaway Champ, 2003 NIRA National Champ Breakaway Roper, 2002 USCRA Champ Breakaway Roper
Who Most Influence Your Rodeo Career: My mother Annette and Lari Dee Guy
Circuit: Texas
Total Earnings for 2007: BKWY--$332.88

Name: Lari Dee Guy
Hometown: Abilene, TX
Age: 36
Occupation: Horse trainer, clinician
Joined WPRA: 2006
Number of WNFR Qualifications: 2
Horses: Sooner (Breakaway), Jade (Heeling)
Favorite Event: Breakaway
Family: Parents--Larry and Mary, Brother--Tommy
Past Accomplishments: 2 X NIRA Champ, TCRA Champ several times, 2 x WPRA Champ, USCRA Champ
Who Most Influence Your Rodeo Career: My family
Other Interests: Training horses and ranching
Circuit: Texas
Total Earnings for 2007: Wild Card

Name: Charlotte Calhoun
Hometown: Blanco, TX
Age: 46
Occupation: Equine Nutrition Specialist
Joined WPRA: 2007
Number of WNFR Qualifications: 1
Horses: Twister and Lynxey
Favorite Event:
Family: Single and an only child
Past Accomplishments: NIRA Qualifier in three events in 1982
Who Most Influence Your Rodeo Career: My dad
Other Interests: Raising and training horses
Circuit: Texas
Total Earnings for 2007: Wild Card

Name: Cheryl Audas
Hometown: San Angelo, TX
Age: 49
Occupation: Dog groomer and horse trainer
Joined WPRA: 2006
Number of WNFR Qualifications: 1
Horses: Jalepeno Bold Bars
Favorite Event: Breakaway
Family: Husband, Carl
Biggest Wins of 2007: El Dorado, TX
Past Accomplishments: Several saddles won in barrel racing associations, West Texas Rodeo Association from 1994-2001
Who Most Influence Your Rodeo Career: My father
Other Interests: Bass fishing
Circuit: Texas
Total Earnings for 2007: BKWY--$127

Name: Stacie Sorensen
Hometown: Lorena, TX
Age: 30
Occupation: Physical education teacher
Joined WPRA: 2001
Number of WNFR Qualifications: 4
Horses: PC Cowans Bandit "Scooter"
Favorite Event: Breakaway
Family: Parents, Duane and Sandra, Sister, Stephanie
Biggest Wins of 2007: CPRA and UPRA qualifier, Windy Ryon Invitation Horse of the Year
Past Accomplishments: WPRA 2001 Breakaway Rookie of the Year, 1991 CNFR Breakaway Champion
Who Most Influence Your Rodeo Career: Father
Other Interests: Having fun
Circuit: Texas
Total Earnings for 2007: BKWY--$191.22

Name: Daria Weir
Hometown: Camp Verde, AZ
Age: 38
Occupation: Middle school counselor
Joined WPRA: 2007
Number of WNFR Qualifications: This is my first!
Horses: Gracie
Favorite Event: Breakaway
Family: Husband--Bob (rodeo clown), Chance and Danya
Biggest Wins of 2007: Holbrook breakaway champion
Past Accomplishments: 2006 GCPRA Champion Breakaway Roper, 2006 GCPRA Reserve AA, 2006 GCPRA Finals Average Breakaway and Barrels Champion
Who Most Influence Your Rodeo Career: My husband, he supports me everyday
Other Interests: Bible study, my children and sporting events
Circuit: Turquoise
Total Earnings for 2007: BKWY--$1,005.65

Name: Kim Wing
Hometown: Van Meter, IA
Age: 29
Occupation: Crop Insurance Company Ass't Supervisor
Joined WPRA: 2007
Number of WNFR Qualifications: 1
Horses: Quixote
Favorite Event: Breakaway
Family: Husband--Darin, Brother--Bret, Parents--Dennis and Linda Maxwell, Dogs--Macie and Cassie
Past Accomplishments: 1992 Iowa Rodeo Cowboys Association Rookie and Reserve Champ Breakaway Roper, 5 x IRCA Champ Breakaway Roper, 3 x IRCA AA Cowgirl, 2005 IRA Champ Breakaway Roper, 2007 IRCA Reserve Champ Breakaway Roper
Who Most Influence Your Rodeo Career: Mom and Dad
Other Interests: Shooting hoops
Circuit: Great Lakes
Total Earnings for 2007: BKWY--$793.22

Name: Kim Grubbs
Hometown: Caldwell, ID
Age: 29
Occupation: Second grade school teacher
Joined WPRA: 2007
Number of WNFR Qualifications: 1
Horses: Maggie
Favorite Event: Team roping
Family: Husband--Jake
Biggest Wins of 2007; Northern States Invitational Champion Heeler, Idaho Women's Rodeo Heeling and calf roping champion
Past Accomplishments: 2006 IGRA Reserve AA Champion Heeler
Who Most Influence Your Rodeo Career: Dad
Other Interests: Roping
Circuit: Wilderness
Total Earnings for 2007: AA--$1,528.55, BKWY--$665, TR-Heeling--$863.55

Name: Erin Johnson (Homm)
Hometown: Pueblo, CO
Age: 27
Occupation: Accountant
Joined WPRA: 2007
Number of WNFR Qualifications: 1
Horses: Tojo and Raz
Favorite Event: Breakaway
Family: Husband--Darnell, Mom--Gail, Dad--John, Sister--Jacie, Brother--Bret
Past Accomplishments: CPRA Breakaway Champion 2003,2005,2006, NMRA Breakaway Champion 2003,2005, Wyoming Rodeo Association Breakaway Champion 2005,2006
Who Most Influence Your Rodeo Career: Mom and Dad
Other Interests: Anything outside--riding colts, spending time with family and friends, cooking, baking, practicing, anything where I can see progress
Circuit: Mountain States
Total Earnings for 2007: BKWY--$1,116.78

Name: Michelle Alley
Hometown: Whitewood, SD
Age: 27
Occupation: Self Employed Horse Trainer
Joined WPRA: 2000
Number of WNFR Qualifications: 1
Horses: Lysander Charge, News Eight, and Tango
Favorite Event: Barrel racing and breakaway roping--it's a toss up!
Family: Brother--JJ Alley (bareback riding, steer wrestling, calf roper)
Biggest Wins of 2007; Fergus Falls, MN
Past Accomplishments: State HS Champ and Regional Champ in collegiate, amateur champion, World Barrel Racing money earner
Who Most Influence Your Rodeo Career: Watching the cowboys and cowgirls at the NFR on TV when I was little.
Other Interests: Make jewelry, gardening, arts and crafts
Circuit: Badlands
Total Earnings for 2007: BKWY--Wild Card, Barrels--$661.43

Name: Glory Jean Douglas
Hometown: Casa Grande, AZ
Age: 58
Occupation: High School teacher
Joined WPRA: 1972
Number of WNFR Qualifications: 3
Horses: Candee, Katie, Bandit, Rocket
Favorite Event: Tie Down
Family: Horses, dogs, cats, cattle, and goats--that's it--HA HA, one chicken
Past Accomplishments: 1980 WPRA World AA, tie down, goat tying championship, appeared on "Real People" TV show, and did commercials after the 1981 Cowgirl Challenge in Hobema, CN, then went to local rodeo finals.
Who Most Influence Your Rodeo Career: Bob Ragsdale, PRCA past president and famous calf roper
Other Interests: Running, riding young good horses, staying in shape is must. Clothes are furnished by Riva's Western Wear of Casa Grande, AZ
Circuit: Turquoise
Total Earnings for 2007: AA--$275.20, BKWY--$275.50, TD--$193

Name: Sherri Mell
Hometown: San Antonio, TX
Age: 50
Occupation: Teacher, Coach Special Olympics
Joined WPRA: 1977
Number of WNFR Qualifications: 28 (Gold Card Member)
Horses: Dubs Charge
Favorite Event: Calf Roping
Family: Mom- Suzanne Koch (Gold Card member, barrel racer, team roper)
Biggest Wins of 2007: WPRA Texas Circuit Champion BKWY and TD, ApHR National Champion Tie Down, Judged Heading, Breakaway roping, and steer dobbing
Past Accomplishments: Multiple World/National Championships - Appaloosa Horse Club, 1983 World Champion Goat Tying, 1991 WNFR Champion Calf Roper, 1991 Reserve World Champion Calf Roper, 2004 National Cowgirl Hall of Fame Inductee, 2005 WPRA Pioneer Woman of the Year
Who Most Influence Your Rodeo Career: Henning and Suzanne Koch (Parents)
Other Interests: Founder and coach of R.O.P.E.R. (Riding Opportunities Promoting Exceptional Riders), Special Olympics coach, Appaloosa horse shows, St Jude Children's Research Hospital volunteer
Circuit: Texas
Total Earnings for 2007: AA-$494, BKWY--$1,089.77, TD--$351.50

Name: Jennifer Noble
Hometown: Moreland, OK
Age: 29
Occupation: Horse trainer and rancher
Joined WPRA: 2007
Number of WNFR Qualifications: 1
Horses: Harlans Poco Dunha "Buck"
Favorite Event: Tie Down
Family: Husband--Lonnie, Daughter--Alanna
Past Accomplishments: SCSWRA Finals Qualifier in the barrels, breakaway, team roping, pole bending
Who Most Influence Your Rodeo Career: So many people, my husband for one plus Kari Woodall and Ladeana Cummins
Other Interests: Hunting, fishing, cattle, and colts
Circuit: Prairie
Total Earnings for 2007: BKWY--$273

Name: Dolli Lautaret
Hometown: Kingman, AZ
Age: 56
Occupation: Rodeo Contestant and Horse Trainer
Joined WPRA: 1980
Number of WNFR Qualifications: 8
Circuit Finals: 16
Dodge National Circuit Finals: 1
Horses: Justanother Charger "Bo", Frenchmans Twister "Twinkie", "Dani"
Favorite Event: Barrels & Heeling
Family: Husband Darrell, Daughter Jolee
Past Accomplishments: Turquoise Circuit Finals Champion, 2 X WPRA Reserve All Around World Champion, CANCER SURVIVOR
Who Most Influence Your Rodeo Career: Husband Darrell, friends Bonnie Lemaire and Betty Beckham
Other Interests: Sewing, gardening, running the WPRA office, reading
Circuit: Turquoise
Total Earnings for 2007: AA--$3,976.14, BKWY--$2,257.86, TR--Heeling--$4,438.60, Barrels--$9,957.39

Tie Down Ropers

Name: Stacy Halford
Hometown: Wickenburg, AZ
Age: 37
Occupation: Photographer
Joined WPRA: 2000
Number of WNFR Qualifications: 4
Horses: Murphy
Favorite Event: Tie Down Roping
Family: Son, Trevor
Biggest Wins of 2007:
Past Accomplishments: Won two trophy trucks at team roping competitions
Who Most Influence Your Rodeo Career: Kelly Lawrence motivated me to rope calves
Other Interests: Photography, softball, snowboarding, and fishing
Circuit: Turquoise

Name: Kari Woodall
Hometown: Helena, OK
Age: 35
Occupation: High School Science Teacher
Joined WPRA: 1991
Number of WNFR Qualifications: 13
Favorite Event: Calf Roping
Family: Marvin Woodall
Past Accomplishments: 1999 Reserve World Calf Roping champion, Calf Roping AQHA/PWRA Horse of the Year
Circuit: Prairie
Total Earnings for 2007: AA--$682.10, TD--$935.70, TR--Heeling--$638.40

Name: Donene Taylor
Hometown: Glen Rock, WY
Age: 43
Occupation: None
Joined WPRA: 1997
Number of WNFR Qualifications: 5
Horses: Pain Train
Favorite Event: Tie Down
Family: Husband-Stan Taylor, 2 sons Hunter, and Roper
Biggest Wins of 2007: Won one of the Idaho Women's Series rodeo in the tie down roping
Past Accomplishments: 3 time National High School Rodeos Qualifier, 2 time National Intercollegiate Rodeo Finals Qualifier
Who Most Influence Your Rodeo Career: My dad, Cliff Johnson
Other Interests: Hunting with my husband and spending time with my awesome sons
Circuit: Mountain States
Total Earnings for 2007: TD--$1,617.70

Name: Ladeana Cummins
Hometown: Norman, OK
Age: 46
Occupation: Homemaker and rancher
Joined WPRA: 2005
Number of WNFR Qualifications: 2
Horses: Miss N Mr. "Colonel" (tie down and breakaway), Cache (heeling)
Favorite Event: Tie Down
Family: Husband-Marty, Son-Josh, Daughter-Maddie
Biggest Wins of 2007: Woodward, OK, Cherokee, OK and Gallup, NM
Past Accomplishments: 2005 WPRA Rookie Tie Down Roper, Oklahoma High School Rodeo State Champion 1979 in Breakaway, 2 time qualifier for National High School Finals in Breakaway, Attended Southwestern Oklahoma State University on Rodeo Scholarship. Qualified for the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Finals 1982, 2nd in the Central Plains Region
Who Most Influence Your Rodeo Career: My sister LeeAnn, father Wesley, and mother, Joyce
Other Interests: Poetry, short stories, and woodworking
Circuit: Prairie
Total Earnings for 2007: AA--$319.20, BKWY--$177, TD--$170, TR-Heeling--$319.20

Name: Kelly Lawrence
Hometown: Casa Grande, AZ
Age:
Occupation: Real Estate Development / Broker
Joined WPRA: 1997
Number of WNFR Qualifications: 7
Favorite Event: Tie Down
Past Accomplishments: 2006 WPRA World Champion Tie Down Roper, 2001 PWRA World Champion Calf Roper, 2001 WNFR Champion Calf Roper, 2003 WNFR Champion Calf Roper
Circuit: Turquoise
Total Earnings for 2007: TD--$1,697.05

Name: Brooke Hughes--Wilson
Hometown: Carlsbad, NM
Age: 20
Occupation: College student
Joined WPRA: 2007
Number of WNFR Qualifications: 1
Horses: TJ Thunder
Favorite Event: Tie Down
Family: Husband--Justin Wilson
Biggest Wins of 2007; Gallup, NM WPRA AW Rodeo
Past Accomplishments: Just starting really roping calves for the 2007 season
Who Most Influence Your Rodeo Career: Justin
Other Interests: Ranching, hunting, and of course mainly horses
Circuit: Turquoise
Total Earnings for 2007: BKWY--$165.30, TD--$679.30

Name: Robbie Fenn
Hometown: Cleburne, TX
Age: 39
Occupation: Business owner
Joined WPRA: 2007
Number of WNFR Qualifications: 1
Horses: Maw Maw and Moon Pie
Favorite Event: Tie Down
Who Most Influence Your Rodeo Career: Betty Gayle Cooper
Other Interests: Family, working on the ranch
Circuit: Texas
Total Earnings for 2007: Wild Card

Name: Leigh Ann Billingsley
Hometown: Phoenix, AZ
Age: 40
Occupation: Homemaker and movie driver
Joined WPRA: 1986
Number of WNFR Qualifications: 10
Wrangler NFR's: 4
Horses: Bubba RD Hancock "Artie" (barrels, breakaway, tie down), Ace (team roping)
Favorite Event: Breakaway
Family: Husband-Eric, Daughters-Kaylee, Rayna; Sister-Nancy Jane Hunter; Parents-Chuck & Nancy Henson
Biggest Wins of 2007: Won over $3k at Idaho Women's Rodeo Series
Past Accomplishments: 2006 WPRA World Champion All Around Cowgirl and Breakaway Roper, 3 x CNFR, 2 x NHSRA Finals, 1996 Barrel Futurity Champion, 1999 & 2000 Turquoise Circuit Finalist, 1986 Turquoise Circuit Rookie Champion
Who Most Influence Your Rodeo Career: My parents and grandparents growing up and now my husband
Other Interests: Traveling and training my horses
Circuit: Turquoise
Total Earnings for 2007: AA--$3,220.56, BKWY--$3,246.24, TD--$1,098.20, TR--Heeling--$1,944.65, Barrels--$1,623.29

Team Ropers-Headers

Name: Michelle Dyer
Hometown: Waurika, OK
Age: 28
Occupation: Teachers Assistant, Waurika Public School
Joined WPRA: 2002
Number of WNFR Qualifications: 6
Horses: George and Goldie
Family: Husband-Jared; Dad-Mike Owens; Mom-Tammy Tabor; Sisters-Rebecca & Katie Owens; Brother-Cheyenne Owens
Past Accomplishments: 2004 Heel Horse of the Year, 2006 Average Champ Heeler and Heel Horse of the Year, 2002 Rookie Heeler, 2003 Average Champion and World Champion Heeler
Other Interests: Fishing
Circuit: Prairie
Total Earnings for 2007: TR-Heading--$928.40
WWF Partner: Debbie Robbins

Name: Kim Williamson
Hometown: Queen Creek, AZ
Age: 38
Occupation: Realtor
Joined WPRA: 1995
Number of WNFR Qualifications: 12
Horses: El Torro Doc (Calf Roping, Breakaway, Heeling) "Cutter", Blue (Breakaway, calf roping, heeling), Little Mama (breakaway, team roping)
Favorite Event: I just love to rope.
Family: Mom--Gladys, Sister--Debbie Chapman, Daughter-Nicole, Tex and Boy
Biggest Wins of 2007: Idaho Rodeo Series
Past Accomplishments: 2004 WPRA World Champ AA, Heading, Breakaway; 2005 WPRA World Champ AA, Breakaway, Tie Down, Heeling; 8 x World Champ Cowgirl
Who Most Influenced Your Rodeo Career: Dad, Doyle and the people that help me day to day
Other Interests: Vacationing, working out, resting, I love all outdoor sports
Circuit: Turquoise
Total Earnings for 2007: AA--$2,783.87, BKWY--$753.40, TD--$1,562.30, TR--Heading--$333.92, TR--Heeling--$3,472.58
WWF Partner: Heading for Jackie Hobbs, Heeling for Teri James

Name: Tammy Lewis
Hometown: Queen Creek, AZ
Age: 38
Occupation: Realtor
Joined WPRA: 2005
Number of WNFR Qualifications: 4
Horses: Fooler (Heeling) & Taco (Breakaway and heading)
Favorite Event: Team Roping
Family: Husband - Whip Lewis
Biggest Wins of 2007: Go round winner at Wildfire Open Ladies Roping and Reno Ladies Only Roping, won lots of team roping jackpots around the country, Navajo Nation's Champion Breakaway Roping
Past Accomplishments: 2006 WPRA World Champion Heeling, Former California High School All Around State Champion, College Champion, USTRC All Girl Champion, many AZ USTRC roping championships
Who Most Influence Your Rodeo Career: Mother was a big supporter but husband has continued to keep me excited about rodeoing
Other Interests: Snow skiing, water sports, but mostly just rodeo and roping
Circuit: Turquoise
Total Earnings for 2007: AA--$1,639.69, BKWY--$2,079.86, TR--Heeling--$4,200.30
WWF Partner: Heading for Teri James, Heeling for Melody Chapman

Name: Patti McCutchen
Hometown: Alma, AR
Age: 49
Occupation: Biology Teacher
Joined WPRA: 1979
Number of WNFR Qualifications: 29
Horses: Blue Eyed Jack MC
Favorite Event: Team Roping
Family: Husband-Glen
Biggest Wins of 2007: Gallup, NM
Past Accomplishments: 2006 WPRA Reserve Champion Header, 2000 World Champion Header, 2000 Pioneer Award, 5 Reserve World Championships in various roping events and all around.
Who Most Influence Your Rodeo Career: JP Wickett
Other Interests: Photographer, chuck wagon competition
Circuit: Southeastern
Total Earnings for 2007: TR--Heading--$491.4
WWF Partner: Kari Woodall

Name: Susan Cooper
Hometown: Globe, AZ
Age: 36
Occupation: Special Event Production & Photography
Joined WPRA: 2000
Number of WNFR Qualifications: 2
Horses: Rosie, Keeper
Favorite Event: Team Roping
Family: Joe & Sherron Lavin - Parents, JoLynn Chase - Sister, Joshua-Son
Circuit: Turquoise
Total Earnings for 2007: TR--Heading--$118, TR--Heeling--$470
WWF Partner: Heading for Lynn Kimble, Heeling for Julie Taylor

Name: Lacie Charles
Hometown: Welch, OK
Age: 24
Occupation: Clerical
Joined WPRA: 2007
Number of WNFR Qualifications: 1
Horses: Brown Sugar
Favorite Event: Team roping
Family: Parents--Dale and Rhonda, Sister--Tobie and brother-in-law--Ryan Gatewood, Sister--Mandie and brother-in-law Justin Kuykendall, Niece--Charlcie Gatewood, Nephew--Grady Gatewood and Chiszm Kuykendall
Past Accomplishments: MFRA Finals, 2004 Cowboy Junction Team Roping Series Champion Header
Who Most Influence Your Rodeo Career: My father, Dale Charles
Other Interests: Playing softball and basketball and spending time with family
Circuit: Prairie
Total Earnings for 2007: Wild Card
WWF Partner: Sara Garr

Name: Julie Taylor
Hometown: Tonto Basin, AZ
Age: 42
Occupation: Housewife and Roper
Joined WPRA: 2007
Number of WNFR Qualifications: 1
Horses: Big Boy
Favorite Event: Team roping
Family: Parents--George and Linda Ewing, Husband--Mark, Children--Stormy and Zachery
Biggest Wins of 2007: 2nd at USTRC #10 February, 1st and 2nd at WPRA in Camp Verde, AZ, USTRC #12 Labor Day, All Girls Young Arizona
Past Accomplishments: 1981 Rodeo Queen, Payson, AZ! I have two great kids!
Who Most Influence Your Rodeo Career: My father and great-grandfather George Cline, World Champion Tie Down Roping
Other Interests: Cowboy Church, singing, reading, worship at church
Circuit: Turquoise
Total Earnings for 2007: TR--Heading--$823
WWF Partner: Susan Cooper

Name: Leigh Ann Billingsley
Hometown: Phoenix, AZ
Age: 40
Occupation: Homemaker and movie driver
Joined WPRA: 1986
Number of WNFR Qualifications: 10
Circuit Finals: 4
Horses: Bubba RD Hancock "Artie" (barrels, breakaway, tie down), Ace (team roping)
Favorite Event: Breakaway
Family: Husband-Eric, Daughters-Kaylee, Rayna; Sister-Nancy Jane Hunter; Parents-Chuck & Nancy Henson
Biggest Wins of 2007; Won over $3k at Idaho Women's Rodeo Series
Past Accomplishments: 2006 WPRA World Champion All Around Cowgirl and Breakaway Roper, 3 x CNFR, 2 x NHSRA Finals, 1996 Barrel Futurity Champion, 1999 & 2000 Turquoise Circuit Finalist, 1986 Turquoise Circuit Rookie Champion
Who Most Influence Your Rodeo Career: My parents and grandparents growing up and now my husband
Other Interests: Traveling and training my horses
Circuit: Turquoise
Total Earnings for 2007: AA--$3,220.56, BKWY--$3,246.24, TD--$1,098.20, TR--Heeling--$1,944.65, Barrels--$1,623.29
WWF Partner: Heading for Nancy Jane Hunter, Heeling for Kathee Martin

Name: Christie Wood
Hometown: Caldwell, ID
Age: 37
Occupation: Cattle rancher
Joined WPRA: 2005
Number of WNFR Qualifications: 1
Horses: Slugger
Favorite Event: Team roping
Family: Children, Jade, Jeff, Parents--Ken and Linda Wood
Biggest Wins of 2007; Garden Valley TR
Past Accomplishments: 2006 Idaho Reserve Champion Header, 2006 #5 Wrangler Champion Roper and High Money Header at Hermiston, OR, 2005 #4 Champion Roper Wrangler Roping Nampa, ID
Who Most Influence Your Rodeo Career: My father Ken Wood has been the biggest influence on my rodeo career. He has always given me the opportunity, tools, and encouragement to succeed.
Other Interests: Ranching, spending time with my kids, scrap booking
Circuit: Wilderness
Total Earnings for 2007: TR--Heading--$356.25
WWF Partner: Kim Grubbs

Name: Melinda Brock (Rogers)
Hometown: Justin, TX
Age: 21
Occupation: College Student
Joined WPRA: 2007
Number of WNFR Qualifications: 1
Horses: Spider and Roswell
Favorite Event: Team roping
Family: My whole family has rodeoed for years. Grandfather EC, Uncle Les Brock raised bucking bulls. Aunt Kelly Pickens was a professional trick rider for years.
Past Accomplishments: NHSRA Finals qualifier 2000-2004, competed in barrels, poles, breakaway, and team roping. Also NHSRA Student Board Vice President.
Who Most Influence Your Rodeo Career: My grandfather EC Brock and Kathy Vance
Other Interests: Ranch rodeos, volleyball, swimming, and raising bucking bulls
Circuit: Texas
Total Earnings for 2007: Wild Card
WWF Partner: Robbie Fenn

Name: Keylie Tatum
Hometown: Wickenburg, AZ
Age: 25
Occupation: 1/2 Owner of women's western store, One Trick Pony
Joined WPRA: 2007
Number of WNFR Qualifications: 1
Horses: JR Night Bloom "Cotton"
Favorite Event: Breakaway
Family: Husband, Brett and Son, Pecos
Biggest Wins of 2007: Norwood, CO Breakaway, Camp Verde, AZ Team roping
Past Accomplishments: NHSRA Finals, NIRA Finals x 2 (Breakaway), GCPRA Finals
Who Most Influenced Your Rodeo Career: My husband, always positive, and my parents for always being there
Other Interests: Shopping, watching my son play, roping, and riding
Circuit: Turquoise
Total Earnings for 2007: AA--$319.20, BKWY--$1,965.05, TR--Heading--$789.20
WWF Partner: Toni Tyree

Name: Teri James
Hometown: Payson, AZ
Age: 44
Occupation: Horse Trainer & working on the ranch
Joined WPRA: 1980
Number of WNFR Qualifications: 6
Horses: Cracker
Favorite Event: Breakaway
Family: Husband - Clint, Daughter-Jessica, Son-Monty
Biggest Wins of 2007: Won Gallup, NM team roping jackpot
Past Accomplishments: 6 times Women's NFR qualifier in breakaway, heading, heeling, barrel racing
Who Most Influenced Your Rodeo Career: My husband Clint who keeps me tuned up
Other Interests: Enjoy hiking, taking kids to junior rodeos
Circuit: Turquoise
Total Earnings for 2007: AA--$425.60, BKWY--$1,432.25, TR--Heading--$1,319.03, TR-Heeling--$199.50
WWF Partner: Heading for Kim Williamson, Heeling for Tammy Lewis

Name: Jolee Lautaret
Hometown: Kingman, AZ
Age: 32
Occupation: Barrel racer
Joined WPRA: 1990
Number of WNFR Qualifications: 8
Wrangler NFRs: 3
Circuit Finals: 8
Dodge National Circuit Finals: 5
Horses: Im Miss Sticks "Belle" (barrels), Frenchmans Twister "Twinkie" (heading and breakaway), Mistys Brown Babe "Dani" (heeling)
Favorite Event: Barrel racing
Family: Parents, Darrell and Dolli, Fiancee Allan Jordan
Past Accomplishments: Go round winner at WNFR and DNCFR, 6 x Tour Finale qualifier, CNFR qualifier, TCF qualifier in the team roping, 4 X AWPRA Champion
Who Most Influenced Your Rodeo Career: Parents
Other Interests: WPRA Board of Directors, movies, writing
Circuit: Turquoise
Total Earnings for 2007: AA--$1,810.98, BKWY--$637.32, TR--Heading--$2,915.62, Barrels--$12,129.77
WWF Partner: Heading for Dolli Lautaret, Heeling for Jymmy Kay Davis

Team Ropers-Heelers

Name: Kari Woodall
Hometown: Helena, OK
Age: 35
Occupation: High School Science Teacher
Joined WPRA: 1991
Number of WNFR Qualifications: 13
Past Accomplishments: Calf Roping
Who Most Influence Your Rodeo Career: Marvin Woodall
Other Interests: 1999 Reserve World Calf Roping champion, Calf Roping AQHA/PWRA Horse of the Year
Circuit: Prairie
Total Earnings for 2007: AA--$682.10, TD--$935.70, TR--Heeling--$638.40
WWF Partner: Patti McCutchen

Name: Lynn Kimble
Hometown: Rodeo, NM
Age: 49
Occupation: Rancher
Joined WPRA: 1972
Number of WNFR Qualifications: 3
Horses: Lady Jet Smooth "Diva"
Favorite Event: Barrels & Heeling
Family: Mike & Bill Lawrence-Parents, Don Kimble-Husband, Cy & Paul Brashears (children), Kelly Lawrence (sister)
Biggest Wins of 2007: Camp Verde, AZ
Past Accomplishments: Turquoise Circuit Qualifier Barrels 1975 AWPRA Barrel Champion, WNFR Team Roping Qualifier x 3
Who Most Influence Your Rodeo Career: Bill Lawrence--He started riding rough stock when in his teens. Even compete and won at Madison Square and Boston Garden. He had 2 NFR qualifications and won Southern Canadian Calf Roping Championship. Was a stock contractor and owned Trails End, Bucking Horse of the Year. He loved to compete and still loves a good horse.
Other Interests: My goats and cows, crafts, gardening (although not very good at it), traveling and working with my husband
Circuit: Turquoise
Total Earnings for 2007: TR--Heeling--$118
WWF Partner: Susan Cooper

Name: Nancy Jane Hunter
Hometown: Tucson, AZ
Age: 46
Occupation: Accountant
Number of WNFR Qualifications: 5
Horses: Jake, Tootie, and Ace
Favorite Event: Team Roping
Family: Chuck & Nancy Henson - Parents, Leigh Ann Billingsley-Sister
Past Accomplishments: AWPRA Barrel Race Rookie of the Year 1996, PWRA Barrel Racing Rookie of the Year
Who Most Influence Your Rodeo Career: Parents
Other Interests: Traveling
Circuit: Turquoise
Total Earnings for 2007: TR--Heeling--$218.50
WWF Partner: Leigh Ann Billingsley

Name: Tammy Lewis
Hometown: Queen Creek, AZ
Age: 38
Occupation: Realtor
Joined WPRA: 2005
Number of WNFR Qualifications: 4
Horses: Fooler (Heeling) & Taco (Breakaway and heading)
Favorite Event: Team Roping
Family: Husband - Whip Lewis
Biggest Wins of 2007: Go round winner at Wildfire Open Ladies Roping and Reno Ladies Only Roping, won lots of team roping jackpots around the country, Navajo Nation's Champion Breakaway Roping
Past Accomplishments: 2006 WPRA World Champion Heeling, Former California High School All Around State Champion, College Champion, USTRC All Girl Champion, many AZ USTRC roping championships
Who Most Influence Your Rodeo Career: Mother was a big supporter but husband has continued to keep me excited about rodeoing
Other Interests: Snow skiing, water sports, but mostly just rodeo and roping
Circuit: Turquoise
Total Earnings for 2007: AA--$1,639.69, BKWY--$2,079.86, TR--Heeling--$4,200.30
WWF Partner: Heading for Teri James, Heeling for Melody Chapman

Name: Lee Ann Alsbaugh-Lesueur
Hometown: Maricopa, AZ
Age: 36
Occupation: Rodeo producer, homemaker
Joined WPRA: 2000
Number of WNFR Qualifications: 3
Horses: Preacher and Jethro
Favorite Event: Team roping
Family: Husband--Lane, Daughter--Cougar, Son--Gunner, Parents--Art and Linda
Circuit: Turquoise
Total Earnings for 2007: TR--Heeling--$353
WWF Partner: Tami Bigthumb

Name: Sara Garr
Hometown: Lamar, MO
Age: 41
Occupation: Own a feedlot and tack store, raise cattle and horses
Joined WPRA: 2007
Number of WNFR Qualifications: 1
Horses: Badger Rex
Favorite Event: Team roping
Family: Husband--Bill Garr
Past Accomplishments: Coach National Champion Horse Judging Team
Who Most Influence Your Rodeo Career: Bill Garr
Other Interests: Watching sports, especially NFR
Circuit: Great Lakes
Total Earnings for 2007: Wild Card
WWF Partner: Lacie Charles

Name: Leigh Ann Billingsley
Hometown: Phoenix, AZ
Age: 40
Occupation: Homemaker and movie driver
Joined WPRA: 1986
Number of WNFR Qualifications: 10
Circuit Finals: 4
Horses: Bubba RD Hancock "Artie" (barrels, breakaway, tie down), Ace (team roping)
Favorite Event: Breakaway
Family: Husband-Eric, Daughters-Kaylee, Rayna; Sister-Nancy Jane Hunter; Parents-Chuck & Nancy Henson
Biggest Wins of 2007; Won over $3k at Idaho Women's Rodeo Series
Past Accomplishments: 2006 WPRA World Champion All Around Cowgirl and Breakaway Roper, 3 x CNFR, 2 x NHSRA Finals, 1996 Barrel Futurity Champion, 1999 & 2000 Turquoise Circuit Finalist, 1986 Turquoise Circuit Rookie Champion
Who Most Influence Your Rodeo Career: My parents and grandparents growing up and now my husband
Other Interests: Traveling and training my horses
Circuit: Turquoise
Total Earnings for 2007: AA--$3,220.56, BKWY--$3,246.24, TD--$1,098.20, TR--Heeling--$1,944.65, Barrels--$1,623.29
WWF Partner: Heading for Nancy Jane Hunter, Heeling for Kathee Martin

Name: Kim Williamson
Hometown: Queen Creek, AZ
Age: 38
Occupation: Realtor
Joined WPRA: 1995
Number of WNFR Qualifications: 12
Horses: El Torro Doc (Calf Roping, Breakaway, Heeling) "Cutter", Blue (Breakaway, calf roping, heeling), Little Mama (breakaway, team roping)
Favorite Event: I just love to rope.
Family: Mom--Gladys, Sister--Debbie Chapman, Daughter-Nicole, Tex and Boy
Biggest Wins of 2007: Idaho Rodeo Series
Past Accomplishments: 2004 WPRA World Champ AA, Heading, Breakaway; 2005 WPRA World Champ AA, Breakaway, Tie Down, Heeling; 8 x World Champ Cowgirl
Who Most Influenced Your Rodeo Career: Dad, Doyle and the people that help me day to day
Other Interests: Vacationing, working out, resting, I love all outdoor sports