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May 23, 2018Camera Back On Track with Lucky, Wins Redding
Mary Jo Camera PHOTO BY Bob Click By Jolee Jordan Camera Back On Track with Lucky, Wins Redding Redding, California—Something was wrong with Lucky. Mary Jo Camera knew her sorrel gelding was sick but… -
May 08, 2018Cook Captures Win at Hometown Rodeo
Vicky Cook PHOTO BY Dustin Olson By Jolee Jordan Cook Captures Win at Hometown Rodeo Stonyford, California—On any given day, there aren’t a lot of people in the Northern California community of… -
May 02, 2018Ropin Dreams Rodeo in Jourdanton
Tillar Murray View Bio PHOTO BY Kierce Photography By Jolee Jordan Ropin Dreams Rodeo in Jourdanton Jourdanton, Texas—The laughter of a child can be the song for which a parents’ heart beats but for… -
Apr 23, 2018HORSEPOWER SHOWDOWN: Marc Marquez barrel racing against Jackie Ganter
HORSEPOWER SHOWDOWN: Marc Marquez barrel racing against Jackie Ganter Two Red Bull endorsees, Jackie Ganter and 4-time MotoGP World Champion, Marc Marquez know horsepower. But each ride a little… -
Apr 20, 2018Clyde Cherishing New Opportunities
Lynette Clyde PHOTO BYDan Hubbell By Jolee Jordan Clyde Cherishing New Opportunities Oakdale, California—Lynette Clyde was needing something to do. A barrel racer all her life, Clyde won the 1994… -
Apr 17, 2018ProRodeo Hall of Fame 2018
Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame2018 ProRodeo Hall of Fame Announces 2018 Induction Class COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Team roping stars Speed Williams and Rich Skelton had no equals from 1997-2004, as each won… -
Apr 09, 2018RNCFR 2018
Taci Bettis View Bio PHOTO BYKent Soule By Jolee Jordan Bettis Best the Field to Win RNCFR Title Kissimmee, Florida—One year can seem like a very long time but 12 months on the calendar can also be… -
Apr 03, 2018Etbauer Power
Jacie Etbauer PHOTO BYPhilip Kitts By Jolee Jordan Etbauer Power Springfield, Missouri—Nature versus nurture is a big debate amongst the scientific community—how big a role does genetics play in… -
Apr 02, 2018Now Accepting 2019 Rule Proposals
Now Accepting 2019 Rule Proposals The WPRA office is now accepting 2019 Rule Proposals from current WPRA members from April 1 through May 14th. You may submit a rule proposal by clicking here. When… -
Mar 22, 2018WPRA Adds Shefit Apparel to Its Prestigious Lineup of Partners!
WPRA Adds Shefit Apparel to Its Prestigious Lineup of Partners! Shefit is excited to announce its new partnership with the Women's Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA). We are ready to serve a large… -
Mar 19, 2018
News from the WPRA Board of Directors Spring Meeting
News from the WPRA Board of Directors Spring Meeting The WPRA Board of Directors is excited to announce changes to its internal processes to better serve our members. First, the Board is introducing… -
Mar 19, 2018RodeoHouston 2018
Nellie Miller View Bio PHOTO COURTESYRodeoHouston By Jolee Jordan Sister Act 2 Houston, Texas—What’s the price of one one-hundredth of a second? The slimmest fraction in Women’s Professional Rodeo… -
Feb 28, 2018WPRA — Celebrating 70 years of Women in Rodeo
WPRA1948-2018 PHOTO BY Kenneth Springer During the 50th Celebration of the WPRA Kenneth Springer captured this image with eight ladies representing 25 barrel racing world titles: From left to right:… -
Feb 26, 2018San Antonio Stock Show 2018
Hailey Kinsel View Bio PHOTO BYGreg Westfall By Jolee Jordan Kinsel Captures Hometown Rodeo Victory San Antonio, Texas—There’s a shootout going on in professional rodeo barrel racing this winter and… -
Feb 06, 2018Simpson Wins $5,000 Jerry Ann Taylor Award at World’s Original Indoor Rodeo®
Sadye Simpson PHOTO BYJames Phifer By Johna CravensCourtesy the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo Fort Worth, Texas—(Feb. 5, 2018) Sadye Simpson grew up attending the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo, but… -
Feb 05, 2018Fort Worth Stock Show 2018
Amberleigh Moore View Bio PHOTO BYJames Phifer By Jolee Jordan Moore Finds Redemption in Fort Worth Fort Worth, Texas—Competition at the World’s Original Indoor Rodeo has been fierce from the first… -
Jan 22, 2018National Western Stock Show 2018
Christine Laughlin View Bio PHOTO BYGreg Westfall By Jolee Jordan Laughlin Tops Leaderboard in Denver Denver, Colorado—It’s been just over three years since Christine Laughlin made her first… -
Jan 22, 2018Wading Through Changes in Transportation Law
By Jed Pugsley, Courtesy PRCA Lately, especially in the social medial realm, there have been quite a few three letter acronyms being tossed around relating to livestock transportation. ELD, CMV, CDL,… -
Jan 22, 2018Priefert Rodeo and Ranch Equipment is Proud to Celebrate Two Decades as the Leader in the Roping Chute Industry
By Priefert Rodeo and Ranch Equipment Priefert Rodeo and Ranch Equipment is proud to celebrate two decades as the leader in the roping chute industry. Although the company began manufacturing chutes… -
Nov 27, 2017WPRA Top 15 Ready to Ante Up in Vegas
Tiany Schuster View Bio PHOTO BYMike Copeman WPRA Top 15 Ready to Ante Up in Vegas By Ann Bleiker If the 2017 WPRA regular season barrel racing action was any indication of what will unfold inside… -
Nov 22, 2017Happy Thanksgiving!
We asked the Top 15 what they are Most Thankful for and here were their responses: Edwin Cameron, Dr Don Lee, Show Mance & JSYK. NONE of this is possible without them. - Tiany Schuster Jesus giving… -
Nov 15, 2017Bettis Blew Away the Field to Win Rookie of the Year
Taci Bettis View Bio PHOTO BYPixelWorx Bettis Blew Away the Field to Win Rookie of the Year By Kristen M. White Taci Bettis had a season that little girls and young women alike dream about, a season… -
Nov 14, 2017Pozzobon and Hinton Battle to the Finish at 44th Canadian Finals Rodeo
Jamie Hinton PHOTO BYMike Copeman By Jolee Jordan Edmonton, Alberta Canada—Just one week ago, Carman Pozzobon traveled to Edmonton for her second Canadian Finals Rodeo (CFR), carrying a lead of just… -
Nov 10, 2017Justin Puts Its Best Foot Forward in Supporting the Entire Rodeo Industry Through the WPRA Justin Best Footing Award
PHOTO BY Phil Doyle By Ann Bleiker Justin Puts Its Best Foot Forward in Supporting the Entire Rodeo Industry Through the WPRA Justin Best Footing Award The Justin Best Footing Award dates back to the… -
Nov 06, 2017Whoa Nellie! Miller’s talented mare Sister wins AQHA/WPRA Barrel Racing Horse of the Year
Nellie Miller View Bio PHOTO BY Bill Lawless By Neal Reid Whoa Nellie! Miller’s talented mare Sister wins AQHA/WPRA Barrel Racing Horse of the Year Consistent is a word often used to describe this… -
Oct 26, 20172017 Wrangler NFR Back Numbers Released
2017 Wrangler NFR COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - The PRCA released the 2017 Wrangler NFR Back Numbers on Oct. 25. The PRCA controls the assignment of Wrangler NFR back numbers and the definition of what… -
Oct 25, 2017World Champions Crowned in Waco
Lydia Butler WPRA Permit Race Winner PHOTO BYPixelWorx By Ann Bleiker Waco, Texas—The 2017 WPRA World Finals were held once again in Waco, Texas at the Extraco Events Center. World Champions were… -
Oct 16, 2017Collier Captures All-American Title
Kellie Collier View Bio PHOTO BYJames Phifer By Jolee Jordan Waco, Texas—If anyone was wondering how this year’s Wrangler National Finals Rodeo might go, they could have watched the final night of… -
Oct 12, 2017Hillman and Sharpie Sweeps Bracket B in Waco
Stevi Hillman View Bio PHOTO BYJames Phifer By Jolee Jordan Waco, Texas—On Tuesday afternoon, the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) announced its annual list of the best horses in… -
Oct 09, 2017Pozzi Tonozzi Closing in on $2 Million
Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi View Bio PHOTO BYJames Phifer By Jolee Jordan Waco, Texas—Last Saturday, two-time World Champion Barrel Racer Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi put a flourish on the end of her season… -
Sep 26, 2017The Road to the NFR Narrows in Final Week, Bubble Race Tightens
Thomas & Mack Center By Jolee Jordan Colorado Springs, Colorado—For nearly 360 days, professional rodeo barrel racers have traversed the United States and Canada, competing in arenas large and small,… -
Sep 26, 2017
2017 Regular Season Comes to a Close
Thomas & Mack Center By Jolee Jordan Colorado Springs, Colorado—The first day of October is fraught with emotions for all of pro rodeo’s full time competitors. The season is done and the positions at… -
Sep 26, 2017The WPRA Honors Those Who Work Behind the Scenes in Rodeo
Pam Minick Lenora Reimers Heritage Award Winner COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. - As the 2017 regular season comes to a close this week, the WPRA is pleased to announce their contract award winners that work… -
Sep 26, 2017Reba McEntire and Justin® Boot Company Collaborate to Release “REBA by Justin™” Footwear Collection
Reba McEntire The multi-media mogul and iconic western bootmaker team up this holiday season to present a well-rounded collection inspired by Reba’s on and off stage lifestyle. Iconic western… -
Sep 18, 2017Wall Wins Average in Pendleton
Kimmie Wall View Bio PHOTO BYBob Click By Jolee Jordan Pendleton, Oregon—There is no question that it takes a special horse to excel at the Pendleton Round-Up in the WPRA barrel racing. The Round-Up… -
Sep 15, 2017Breakaway Roping Featured in Pendleton
Michelle Lyons PHOTO BYBob Click By Jolee Jordan Pendleton, Oregon—For 107 years, the Pendleton Round-Up has been entertaining fans and awarding professional rodeo titles during the second weekend of… -
Sep 13, 2017WPRA Welcomes Cowgirl Wines by DAMA as Newest Corporate Partner
The WPRA and DAMA Wines By Ann Bleiker COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - The Women's Professional Rodeo Association is pleased to partner with another all-woman company DAMA Wines, maker of Cowgirl Wines, as… -
Sep 12, 2017Wall Back in Familiar Territory in Pendleton
Kimmie Wall View Bio PHOTO BYJackie Jensen By Jolee Jordan Pendleton, Oregon—September is not for the faint of heart in the rodeo business. It’s the final month of the regular season and contestants… -
Sep 08, 2017Deja vu for Miller, Fox and Bean in Ellensburg, Bubble Watch Continues
Nellie Miller View Bio PHOTO BYBob Click By Jolee Jordan Ellensburg, Washington—Fans who clicked on the Results tab on wpra.com following the Labor Day weekend may have thought they accidentally hit… -
Sep 01, 2017
Message from the WPRA Board of Directors - Important 2018 Rodeo Year Information
By The WPRA Board of Directors As the 2017 rodeo season is in its final month, the WPRA Board of Directors would like to thank you for being a WPRA member and bringing all of your passion and… -
Aug 31, 2017Hinton Races to Bremerton Victory
Jaime Hinton PHOTO BYBob Click By Jolee Jordan Bremerton, Washington—Though she had never been a competitor at the Kitsap Stampede prior to 2017, Jaime Hinton knew exactly how to get to Thunderbird… -
Aug 23, 2017Hillman Wins Caldwell, Bubble Watch Tightens
Stevi Hillman View Bio PHOTO BYKirt Steinke By Jolee Jordan CALDWELL, Idaho – Few rodeos on the professional rodeo calendar can boast of crowds who are not merely observers but are in fact part of… -
Aug 23, 2017Art Alsbaugh, In Memoriam
Art Alsbaugh IN MEMORIAM A celebration of life for longtime PRCA Stock contractor Art Alsbaugh will be held on Saturday, Sept. 9 from 3-6 p.m. at the Rodeway Inn in Alamosa, Colo. In lieu of flowers,… -
Aug 16, 2017Hillman Sets New Arena Record at Caldwell Night Rodeo
Stevi Hillman View Bio PHOTO BYKirt Steinke By By Susan Kanode for the Caldwell Night Rodeo CALDWELL, Idaho – A five-year-old gray horse called Sharpie and a petite blonde from Texas, had the rowdies… -
Aug 16, 2017Wall Wins Hermiston, Moves into Top 15
Kimmie Wall View Bio PHOTO BYBob Click By Jolee Jordan Hermiston, Oregon—As the summer season winds down, the pressure begins to mount for pro rodeo competitors chasing down a spot in the Wrangler… -
Aug 07, 2017ProRodeo Hall of Fame Inducts 2017 Class, WPRA Included for First Time
ProRodeo Hall of Fame and the WPRAMake History By Ann Bleiker and Tracy Renck ProRodeo Hall of Fame Inducts 2017 Class, WPRA Included for First Time COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. - The first Saturday of… -
Aug 03, 2017On the Road with Ivy Hurst
Ivy Hurst and Stevi Hillman PHOTO COURTESYKatie Lackey By Katie Lackey Hurst Hits A Few Hurdles but Remains Positive Ivy Hurst, of Springer, Okla., had some decisions to make before the Days of ’47… -
Jul 31, 2017Hillman Hits it Big At Daddy of 'em All
Stevi Hillman View Bio PHOTO BYDan Hubbell By Jolee Jordan Cheyenne, Wyoming—Sharpie is the nickname given to the barrel horse prodigy spotted in recent months under the saddle of WPRA barrel racer… -
Jul 28, 2017Turn and Burn with Texas-Cowgirl, Jackie Ganter
Jackie Ganter View Bio A two-time Wrangler NFR Qualifier, Jackie is seeking her third straight trip to the WNFR Growing up in Abilene, Texas, Jackie Ganter started spending time in the saddle before… -
Jul 25, 2017Gold Medals Awarded at Days of '47 Cowboy Games and Rodeo
GOLDHailey Kinsel, Cotulla, Texas SILVERKelly Tovar, Rockdale, Texas BRONZELisa Lockhart, Oelrichs, S.D. By Ann Bleiker SALT LAKE CITY - History was made on Monday night, July 24, in Salt Lake City… -
Jul 23, 2017Field Set for Gold Medal Round on Monday in Salt Lake City
By Ann Bleiker SALT LAKE CITY - The barrel racing will be a definite horse race on Monday night at the 2017 Days of '47 Cowboy Games and Rodeo in Salt Lake City. No. 1 ranked Tiany Schuster looks to… -
Jul 17, 2017Schuster Smashes Earnings Record with Calgary Title
Tiany Schuster PHOTO BYMike Copeman By Jolee Jordan Calgary, Alberta Canada— To hear Tiany Schuster tell the story, she is a “placer,” a barrel racer who frequently places in the money at the rodeos… -
Jul 15, 2017Lockhart Leads the Way in Pool B, Schuster Sets New Arena Record
Lisa Lockhart PHOTO BYMike Copeman By Jolee Jordan Calgary, Alberta Canada—There is no denying that tournament style rodeos like the Calgary Stampede have a natural way of just getting more and more… -
Jul 11, 2017Miller Moves Up the Leaderboard with Calgary Payouts
Emily Miller PHOTO BYMike Copeman By Jolee Jordan Calgary, Alberta Canada—The rush of Cowboy Christmas—the week surrounding the Independence Day holiday in the U.S., had barely subsided when rodeo… -
Jul 07, 2017WPRA Rookie Bettis Banks $10,000-plus for the Fourth of July Run
Taci Bettis PHOTO BYTy Stockton By Jolee Jordan Colorado Springs, Colorado—The Fourth of July holiday brings huge opportunities for rodeo competitors with so many big purse rodeos taking place around… -
Jul 07, 2017
WPRA Rookie Bettis Banks $10,000-plus for the Fourth of July Run (2)
Taci Bettis PHOTO BYTy Stockton By Jolee Jordan Colorado Springs, Colorado—The Fourth of July holiday brings huge opportunities for rodeo competitors with so many big purse rodeos taking place around… -
Jul 06, 2017Pozzi Tonozzi Back on Top over the Fourth of July
Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi View Bio PHOTO CREDITDan Hubbell By Ann Bleiker WPRA barrel racer and two-time world champion Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi is back in familiar territory - on top of the leaderboard… -
Jun 26, 2017Miller Wins Coveted Silver Spurs in Reno
Nellie Miller View Bio PHOTO CREDITKirt Steinke By Jolee Jordan Reno, Nevada—Every year the Reno Rodeo seems to encompass Father’s Day and there are always plenty of father-son stories to celebrate… -
Jun 23, 2017Miller Moves into Contention for Reno Title
Nellie Miller View Bio PHOTO CREDITKirt Steinke By Jolee Jordan Reno, Nevada—While a lot of attention has been focused on team roping this week in Reno thanks to Wrangler Bob Feist Invitational (BFI)… -
Jun 21, 2017Conrado Looks to Contend for Reno Rodeo Title
Ivy Conrado View Bio PHOTO CREDITKenneth Springer By Jolee Jordan Reno, Nevada—The Reno Rodeo annually awards a pair of silver spurs to its champions along with a truckload of cash. The high level of… -
Jun 19, 2017Blanchard Blasts to the Lead in Reno
Sydni Blanchard View Bio PHOTO CREDITKirt Steinke By Jolee Jordan Reno, Nevada—The Reno Rodeo is nearly a century old but there is nothing outdated about the entertainment and competition inside the… -
Jun 14, 2017Durfey Wins First ProRodeo in Union
Shea Durfey PHOTO COURTESYShea Durfey By Jolee Jordan Union, Oregon—Going fast inside the arena is no big deal when life moves as fast as it does outside the arena for Shea Durfey. First, Durfey is a… -
Jun 12, 2017Capper Bids Farewell to Jesse
Pamela Capper View Bio PHOTO CREDITKenneth Springer By WPRA Office Pamela Capper qualified for her first Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in 2016 aboard her 15-year old brown mare Sheza Smooth Flight… -
Jun 07, 2017Lockhart Dazzles on the West Coast, Hillman Sprints to the Finish and Schuster Stays Perfect
Stevi Hillman View Bio PHOTO CREDIT Greg Westfall By Jolee Jordan Spanish Fork, Utah—This time a year ago, Stevi Hillman was at a crossroads in her attempt to qualify for the Wrangler National Finals… -
Jun 01, 2017Days of '47 Trial Rodeo
Meka FarrPHOTO BY: James FainDays of '47Cowboy Games and RodeoJuly 19-22, 24, 2017 Jolee Jordan Farr Finishes First at Eagle Mountain Eagle Mountain, Utah—The little town of Eagle Mountain is nestled… -
May 26, 2017Putting Best Foot Forward
Town of Estes Park invests into improving footing at Granny May Arena Courtesy Photo By Ted Harbin ESTES PARK, Colo. – As the years and weather have worked their troubling magic over the dirt inside… -
May 23, 2017Schuster Remains Perfect on the Wrangler Champions Challenge Tour
Tiany Schuster View Bio PHOTO CREDIT Bob Click By Jolee Jordan Redding, California—Coming up with a perfect plan is not nearly so tough as implementing it in the rodeo world, given all the different… -
May 18, 2017Updated Days of '47 Qualifications for WPRA Barrel Racers
Days of '47Cowboy Games and RodeoJuly 19-22, 24, 2017 Courtesy Days of '47 Cowboy Games and Rodeo COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Following the release regarding qualifications for WPRA Barrel Racers to… -
May 16, 2017Murray Makes Quick Work at Helldorado Days
Tillar Murray PHOTO BY Andy Watson By Jolee Jordan Las Vegas, Nevada—While spending any time at all in Las Vegas can be cause for missed sleep, WPRA barrel racer Tillar Murray had an entirely… -
May 11, 2017Brint Banks First WPRA Career Win in Stonyford
Megan Brint PHOTO CREDIT Photo by Dale Miller(image is fromBakersfield, CA) By Jolee Jordan Stonyford, California—The Northern California ranching community of Stonyford is only about 40 miles off… -
May 03, 2017Bettis Turns in Best Week of Her Young WPRA Career
Taci Bettis PHOTO CREDIT Dudley Barker By Jolee Jordan Corpus Christi, Texas—Taci Bettis had seen inside the American Bank Center once before but it was not during Rodeo Corpus Christi—it was… -
Apr 10, 2017Prairie Circuit's Miller Takes RNCFR Title
Emily Miller PHOTO CREDIT Ric Andersen By Jolee Jordan Kissimmee, Florida—A year can be a long time to wait. A year ago, Emily Miller took the Ram National Circuit Finals Rodeo (RNCFR) by storm,… -
Apr 09, 2017Griemsman Leads the way into Semifinals at RNCFR
Jana Griensman By Jolee Jordan Kissimmee, Florida—What could be better than taking a weeklong vacation in sunny Central Florida in April, particularly if home is blustery South Dakota where temps… -
Apr 08, 2017Nowlin Takes Round 1 at RNCFR
Tracy Nowlin PHOTO CREDIT Ric Andersen By Jolee Jordan Kissimmee, Florida—Apparently, the windswept plains of Oklahoma make for a tough proving ground for barrel racers. After the first half of the… -
Apr 07, 2017Miller In Familiar Territory at RNCFR
Emily Miller PHOTO CREDIT Ric Andersen By Jolee Jordan Kissimmee, Florida—Exactly one year ago, Emily Miller was just settling into her first appearance at the Ram National Circuit Finals Rodeo… -
Apr 06, 2017Johnson Juggles Barrel Racing with Business
Barbara Johnson PHOTO BY Greg Westfall By Jolee Jordan A rodeo arena and a tennis court may seem worlds apart for most people. But for Scottsdale barrel racer Barb Johnson, the two venues represent… -
Apr 05, 2017Ram National Circuit Finals Celebrates 30 years of Great Competition
PHOTO CREDIT Peggy Gander By Ted Harbin The 2017 season is one of redemption for Jana Griemsman. She finished last year 18th in the world standings, a little more than $16,000 outside the top 15 and… -
Apr 03, 2017WPRA History on Display at ProRodeo Hall of Fame
By Ann Bleiker COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - In anticipation of the 2017 ProRodeo Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on August 5, the ProRodeo Hall of Fame and the Women's Professional Rodeo Association… -
Mar 28, 20172017 Hall of Fame Class Announced
By Ann Bleiker The 2017 ProRodeo Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will mark the 39th annual induction but will have an added flair for this year's event. For the first time in the history of the… -
Mar 26, 2017Mowry's March Madness
Kassie Mowry PHOTO Courtesy RodeoHouston By Jolee Jordan Houston, Texas—The stakes don’t get much higher during the pro rodeo regular season than the final day at RodeoHouston. After working their… -
Mar 24, 2017Mowry Moves on to Finals in Houston
Taylor Langdon PHOTO Courtesy RodeoHouston By Jolee Jordan Houston, Texas—For the last decade, Kassie Mowry has spent the first of December in Oklahoma City, competing at the massive Barrel… -
Mar 23, 2017Blanchard Advances to Semifinals in Houston
Sydni Blanchard PHOTO Courtesy RodeoHouston By Jolee Jordan Houston, Texas—Two weeks ago there were 40. After fifteen nights of rodeo action, now only 20 ladies remain standing at RodeoHouston. One… -
Mar 19, 2017Mowry Making Most of Opportunities in 2017
Kassie Mowry PHOTO Courtesy RodeoHouston By Jolee Jordan Houston, Texas—Like many other sports, professional barrel racing has its own share of Cinderella stories. Of course, fairy tales are often… -
Mar 16, 2017Hillman Hitting Her Stride in Houston
Stevi Hillman PHOTO Courtesy RodeoHouston By Jolee Jordan Houston, Texas—Once upon a time, Stevi Hillman worked as a radiology technician, training horses on the side to feed her passion for barrel… -
Mar 14, 2017Tovar Tops Leaderboard in Super Series II in Houston
Kelly Tovar PHOTO Courtesy RodeoHouston By Jolee Jordan Houston, Texas—There is little argument that RodeoHouston is not the easiest pen for a barrel horse. Setting on the floor of NRG Stadium, the… -
Mar 13, 2017Harry Vold Passes Away at 93
Harry Vold By WPRA Office The WPRA sends their condolences to the family of Harry Vold as the rodeo world says goodbye to another legend in the sport. ProRodeo Hall of Fame stock contractor Vold… -
Mar 13, 2017Prayers for Hunter Family on the Passing of Nancy
Nancy Hunter PHOTO BY Kenneth Springer By Ann Bleiker The WPRA said goodbye to one of their own on Sunday, March 12, after Nancy Hunter lost her battle with pancreatic cancer. Hunter, 59, of Neola,… -
Mar 10, 2017Grimes, Bessert Top Leaderboard in Super Series I in Houston
Kathy Grimes PHOTO Courtesy RodeoHouston By Jolee Jordan Houston, Texas—Nearly 2.5 million people are expected to visit NRG Park in the next two and a half weeks for RodeoHouston and the Houston… -
Mar 08, 2017Schuster Setting the Earnings Bar in 2017
Tiany Schuster View Bio PHOTO BY Peggy Gander By Ann Bleiker No. 1 ranked Tiany Schuster enters RodeoHouston later this week in Super Series II having won more money in the WPRA than any other barrel… -
Mar 02, 2017Fundraising and Support Efforts for Injured WPRA Member Kim Schulze
Kim Schulze View Bio By WPRA Office Kim Schulze, of Larkspur, Colorado, was involved in a serious horse related accident on February 16, 2017, which resulted in her sustaining a lacerated liver… -
Mar 02, 2017Sympathy for Kuschel Family Loss
Lacey Kuschel By WPRA Office The WPRA sends its deepest sympathies to the Kuschel family. Lacey Kuschel, age 35, of Sebeka, Minn., passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2017, at her home. She joined… -
Mar 02, 2017Hadley Barrett Passes Away at the Age of 87
Hadley Barrett PHOTO BY Greg Westfall By Ann Bleiker The rodeo world lost a true icon of the sport and a dear friend of the WPRA on March 2, 2017 with the passing of rodeo announcer Hadley Barrett.… -
Mar 01, 2017South Dakota Barrel Racer And Horse Shine At Skijoring Events
Amber West PHOTO COURTESY Charlotte Bing, Black Hills Ski Team By Johnna Espinoza Fans of skilled and fast barrel racing horses know the equines often do more than run cloverleaf patterns. The… -
Feb 27, 2017Moore Adds San Antonio Title to Resume
Amberleigh Moore View Bio PHOTO CREDIT Greg Westfall By Jolee Jordan San Antonio, Texas—On the race track, betting on the dark horse can pay off big. At the 2017 San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo… -
Feb 27, 2017Hillman Tops in Tucson
Stevi Hillman View Bio PHOTO CREDIT Dan Hubbell By Ann Bleiker Tucson, Arizona—2016 Wrangler NFR qualifier Stevi Hillman jockeyed her way to the winner's circle at La Fiesta de los Vaqueros in… -
Feb 23, 2017Moore Makes More Money in San Antonio
Amberleigh Moore View Bio PHOTO CREDIT Greg Westfall By Jolee Jordan San Antonio, Texas—Coming into the second night of the first semifinals of the 2017 edition of the San Antonio Stock Show Rodeo,… -
Feb 21, 2017Field Set For Semifinals In San Antonio
Kathy Grimes PHOTO CREDIT Greg Westfall By Jolee Jordan San Antonio, Texas—There is definitely something to be said for momentum in the world of professional rodeo. Kathy Grimes set out from her home… -
Feb 14, 2017Moore Goes Three For Three in San Antonio Bracket #3
Amberleigh Moore View Bio PHOTO CREDIT Greg Westfall By Jolee Jordan San Antonio, Texas—Oregon cowgirl Amberleigh Moore calls her great mare Paige a perfectionist. It’s hard to argue with her… -
Feb 14, 2017
Langdon Leads the Way in San Antonio
Taylor Langdon PHOTO CREDIT Greg Westfall By Jolee Jordan San Antonio, Texas—Taylor Langdon has big dreams of making a trip to Las Vegas in December for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (WNFR) and… -
Feb 13, 2017Moore Sprints Into San Angelo Lead
Amberleigh Moore View Bio PHOTO CREDIT Ric Andersen By Ted Harbin (courtesy San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo) SAN ANGELO, Texas—Amberleigh Moore has a lot of faith in her young partner, a 7-year-old… -
Feb 08, 2017Don't Delay - Nominate Today
ProRodeo Hall of Fame and the WPRAMake History Plans are well underway for the first ever induction of barrel racers into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame on August 5, 2017. The only thing that's missing is… -
Feb 03, 2017Taylor Takes Title in Fort Worth
Fallon Taylor View Bio PHOTO CREDIT Kenneth Springer By Jolee Jordan Fort Worth, Texas—The legendary Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo has been a tradition in Texas for 120 years. With a huge committee… -
Feb 03, 2017
Taylor Turns Up the Heat in Second Round
Fallon Taylor View Bio PHOTO CREDIT James Phifer By Jolee Jordan Fort Worth, Texas—Will Rogers Memorial Center has been kind to 2014 WPRA World Champion Fallon Taylor but she has never laid claim to… -
Feb 02, 2017Schuster Sizzles at Wrangler Champions Challenge in Rapid City
Tiany Schuster By Ann Bleiker Tiany Schuster continued her hot winter in frigid Rapid City, S.D., for the first 2017 Wrangler Champions Challenge, presented by Justin Boots. Schuster of Krum, Texas,… -
Feb 01, 2017Hillman Takes Top Spot In First Round in Ft. Worth
Stevi Hillman View Bio PHOTO CREDIT Kenneth Springer By Jolee Jordan Fort Worth, Texas—Monday may be a day of blah for most regular working folks but for the barrel racers at the 2017 Fort Worth… -
Jan 30, 2017Small Turns In Big Run At Fort Worth
Cayla Small View Bio PHOTO CREDIT Kenneth Springer By Jolee Jordan Fort Worth, Texas—Fort Worth, Texas—The slogan of the 121st edition of the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo (FWSSR) is “Welcome to… -
Jan 25, 2017McLeod Making Plans for Second Round in Ft. Worth
Michele McLeod View Bio PHOTO CREDIT Kenneth Springer By Jolee Jordan Fort Worth, Texas—The Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo (FWSSR) is a huge tradition, an event 121 years old and still running. The… -
Jan 24, 2017Collier Collects Title Inside the Denver Coliseum
Kellie Collier PHOTO CREDIT Greg Westfall By Jolee Jordan Denver, Colorado—Kellie Collier had never competed inside the historic Denver Coliseum prior to January 2017 but chances are she is already… -
Jan 20, 2017Collier and Lolo Catch Another Gear in Colorado
Kellie Collier PHOTO CREDIT Greg Westfall By Jolee Jordan Denver, Colorado—Lolo loves Denver. The nine year old daughter of PESI stallion A Streak of Fling carried her rider, college student Kellie… -
Jan 16, 2017Parker and Small Making Plans for Finals in Denver
Cayla Small View Bio PHOTO CREDIT Greg Westfall By Jolee Jordan Denver, Colorado—Winter hasn’t been kind thus far in 2017 with lots of snow, rain and cold temperatures plaguing much of the country.… -
Jan 15, 2017Early Birthday Present for Wright
Holly Wright PHOTO CREDIT Dudley Barker Odessa, Texas - Holly Wright received an early birthday present by capturing the barrel racing title at the Sandhills Stock Show and Rodeo in Odessa, Texas,… -
Jan 13, 2017
WPRA ProRodeo Hall of Fame Barrel Racing Nomination Form Now Available
ProRodeo Hall of Fame and the WPRAMake History The announcement made at the 2016 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo that the WPRA in partnership with the PRCA and the ProRodeo Hall of Fame will start… -
Jan 09, 2017WPRA Loses a Loyal Friend — Bill Ransom
Bill RansomFriend and supporter of the WPRA On January 5, 2017, the Women's Professional Rodeo Association lost a loyal supporter when William "Bill" Ransom, 70, of Paola, Kan., passed away at his… -
Jan 04, 2017McDonald Says Sad Goodbye to Bling
Sarah Rose McDonald View Bio PHOTO CREDIT Kenneth Springer By Jolee Jordan Colorado Springs, Colorado—For six years the team of Fame Fling N Bling and Sarah Rose McDonald wowed barrel racing fans… -
Nov 30, 2016
ProRodeo Hall of Fame to Induct WPRA Members
ProRodeo Hall of Fame and the WPRAMake History COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. - The Women's Professional Rodeo Association and the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association are adding a new chapter in 2017 to… -
Nov 29, 2016Wrangler NFR Contestants to Receive Montana Silversmiths Rings at Welcome Reception
Montana Silversmiths By Jolee Jordan Las Vegas, Nevada—The ultimate goal of every professional barrel racer is to pull a horse trailer into the Thomas & Mack Arena in Las Vegas in early December,… -
Nov 21, 2016Top 15 Gives Thanks
I am most thankful that God has answered my prayers. Also for my family support, a nice horse and how everything has fallen together for me this year. It has been a special year for me and I am very… -
Nov 18, 2016Longford Rodeo Honored With WPRA Award
Jayce Crowther PHOTO CREDIT Kent Kerschner By Kristen M. White Who knew some plastic could win awards? Turns out, black plastic tarps did precisely that for the Longford, Kan., Rodeo committee. The… -
Nov 15, 2016Csabay Repeats as Canadian Champion
Nancy Csabay PHOTO CREDIT Mike Copeman By Jolee Jordan Edmonton, Alberta Canada—Just two months ago, reigning Canadian champion barrel racer Nancy Csabay had no expectation of defending her title. In… -
Oct 31, 2016Circuit Finals Rodeo Season in Full Swing
2016 Circuit Champions PHOTO CREDITRic Andersen By Ann Bleiker Waco, Texas—The Ram Circuit Finals Rodeo season is in full swing with five out of 12 circuits complete and 10 contestants have punched… -
Oct 23, 2016WPRA World Finals Comes to a Close
2016 WPRA World Champions PHOTO CREDITDudley Barker By Ann Bleiker Waco, Texas—The WPRA World Finals at the Extraco Event Center in Waco, Texas, came to a close Sunday afternoon, October 23, 2016… -
Oct 23, 2016Crawford Captures Three Titles at WPRA World Finals
Scooter Winners PHOTO CREDITDudley Barker By Ann Bleiker Waco, Texas—When Jackie Crawford competes at the WPRA World Finals, she needs an extra rig just to carry home all the amazing awards. The ones… -
Oct 21, 2016Crawford Secures Breakaway Roping World Title, Remsburg Wins Team Roping Heeling Title
Jackie Crawford PHOTO CREDITdudleydoright.com By Ann Bleiker Waco, Texas—Following two rounds of roping at the WPRA World Finals in Waco, Texas, Jackie Crawford has secured her 15th world title with… -
Oct 18, 2016Holeman Bids a Sad Goodbye to Sparky
June Holeman and Sparky PHOTO CREDITKenneth Springer By Jolee Lautaret Corrected 10/20/16 COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO — For more than a century, the Raymond Sutton Ranch has been raising quality… -
Oct 16, 2016Hillman Has Big Payday at All American Finals
Stevi Hillman View Bio PHOTO CREDITJames Phifer By Jolee Jordan Waco, Texas—Very few professional rodeo athletes get to take the summer off. With so many lucrative rodeos on the schedule, the three… -
Oct 14, 2016Flynn Finishes Atop Leaderboard in Bracket B
Ari-Anna Flynn PHOTO CREDITJames Phifer By Jolee Jordan Waco, Texas—Ari-Anna Flynn has big goals in the ranks of professional rodeo: she wants to equal or improve her family’s record for trips to the… -
Oct 11, 2016McLeod Jockeys Slick To The Bracket A Victory At The All American Finals
Michele McLeod View Bio PHOTO CREDITKenneth Springer By Jolee Jordan Waco, Texas—Very few professional rodeo athletes get to take the summer off. With so many lucrative rodeos on the schedule, the… -
Oct 06, 2016Conrado's Tibbie Named 2016 AQHA/WPRA Barrel Horse of The Year
Ivy Conrado View Bio PHOTO CREDITGreg Westfall By WPRA Office COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. —The AQHA and the WPRA annually honors the top equine partners that carry WPRA members to the winners circle. In… -
Oct 04, 2016Moore To Make 1st Trip To Wrangler NFR
Amberleigh Moore PHOTO CREDITRic Andersen By Jolee Jordan Rodeo veterans will tell you that there are only two days in a season when pro rodeo standings really matter. The first is following the 10th… -
Sep 26, 2016WPRA World Finals Provides Something For Everyone
By Ann Bleiker The 2016 WPRA World Finals offers opportunities for all levels of membership from those searching for a world title, to those looking to get a head start on the 2017 rodeo season, to… -
Sep 14, 2016Hillman Adds Pendleton Title to 2016 Resume
Stevi Hillman View Bio PHOTO CREDITDan Hubbell By Jolee Jordan Pendleton, Oregon—The long course at the Pendleton Round-Up can challenge the nerves of even the most seasoned of riders—WPRA barrel… -
Sep 14, 2016Hillman Holds Top Spot in Pendleton
Stevi Hillman View Bio PHOTO CREDITBob Click By Jolee Jordan Pendleton, Oregon—Barrel racers are most assuredly some of the biggest adrenaline junkies in the equestrian world, always looking to run… -
Sep 14, 2016
Hillman Remains Atop Leaderboard in Pendleton
Stevi Hillman View Bio PHOTO CREDITBob Click By Jolee Jordan Pendleton, Oregon—The world famous Pendleton Round-Up arena is playing host to some of the season’s most pressure packed runs as the 106th… -
Sep 07, 2016Nellie Miller Wins Ellensburg, Inches Closer to Top 15
Nellie Miller View Bio PHOTO CREDITBob Click By Kristen M. White Nellie Miller certainly never planned to be in the northwest during late summer, or to be making a run at all the major fall rodeos… -
Sep 06, 2016Walker Winds Down 2016 Season With More Wins
Mary Walker View Bio PHOTO CREDITRic Andersen By Jolee Jordan Pueblo, Colorado—The temperatures in North Texas have been typically hot this summer but that doesn’t worry 2012 WPRA World Champion Mary… -
Aug 24, 201610-Time WPRA World Champion Dedee Crawford Injured
Dedee Crawford By WPRA Office Dedee Crawford, a 10-time WPRA World Champion of Ben Wheeler, Texas, was seriously injured on Saturday, August 20 when a bull stepped on her face at a bull riding. She… -
Aug 24, 2016Sad News From Team Hunter
Nancy Hunter View Bio PHOTO CREDITKenneth Springer By Team Hunter We lost Fuzz this morning due to colic. Despite our hardest efforts and prayers we humanely sent him to Heaven. Our hearts are… -
Aug 22, 2016Cervi Chasing a 19th Wrangler NFR Berth, Wins Caldwell Title
Sherry Cervi View Bio PHOTO CREDITKirt Steinke By Jolee Jordan Caldwell, Idaho—Rodeo fans are amongst the most loyal and dedicated in the entire sports world but there’s one place where the fans are… -
Aug 17, 2016Moore Has Memorable Run To Win Sikeston
Jordan Moore PHOTO CREDITPhillip Kitts By Jolee Jordan Sikeston, Missouri—The Sikeston Jaycees Bootheel Rodeo has been on Jordan Moore’s radar since long before the cowgirl joined the WPRA three… -
Aug 10, 2016Melbys Go 1-2 in Abilene, Kansas
Jane Melby View Bio PHOTO CREDITFly Thomas By Jolee Jordan Abilene, Kansas—There is absolutely no doubt that Jane Melby is very, very proud of her daughter Cayla. But when she comes running down the… -
Aug 09, 2016Burger Breaks WPRA Regular Season Earnings Record
Mary Burger View Bio PHOTO CREDITKenneth Springer By Ann Bleiker While Team USA is setting records and winning medals in Rio at the Olympic Games, 2006 WPRA Barrel Racer Mary Burger is rewriting the… -
Aug 08, 2016Rose Johnson Webb Passes Away
Rose Johnson Webb By Ann Bleiker Rose Johnson Webb, a six-time National Finals Rodeo qualifier (1968, 1985-88, 1990), passed away on her 81st birthday on July 31 from liver cancer. Webb, of Perris,… -
Aug 01, 2016Cheyenne 2016-Murray Makes Her Mark in Cheyenne
Tillar Murray PHOTO CREDITDan Hubbell Jolee Jordan Cheyenne, Wyoming—Just qualifying to the short round of the Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo is actually a pretty big deal. Competitors don’t just show… -
Jul 29, 2016Cheyenne 2016-Barrel Racers Inch Closer to Sunday's Final in Cheyenne
Jana Bean View Bio PHOTO CREDITJackie Jensen Jolee Jordan Cheyenne, Wyoming—The 120th anniversary of the only rodeo dubbed “The Daddy of them All” is rolling through the final week of July with… -
Jul 26, 2016Cheyenne 2016-Lockhart Leads Average in Cheyenne
Lisa Lockhart View Bio PHOTO CREDITJackie Jensen Jolee Jordan Cheyenne, Wyoming—There are just a handful of rodeos on the pro rodeo schedule every year that take competitors back in time with their… -
Jul 24, 2016Breakaway Members Update — Western Horseman’s Invitational Women’s Breakaway Roping
Doreen WintermuteWPRA PRESIDENT 2016 By Doreen Wintermute The Women's Professional Rodeo Association is once again partnering with the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo for the Western Horseman… -
Jul 22, 2016Cheyenne 2016-Blanchard Dominates Cheyenne Frontier Days Barrel Racing
Sydni Blanchard View Bio PHOTO CREDITJackie Jensen Courtesy Susan Kanode, Cheyenne Frontier Days Cheyenne, Wyo., July 19, 2016 --- In an event that is timed in hundredths of a second, beating nearly… -
Jul 20, 2016Walker Crosses $1 Million in Career Earnings
Mary Walker View Bio PHOTO CREDITKenneth Springer By Jolee Jordan In 1983 the idea of a WPRA barrel racer winning $1 million was merely a dream. Most of the biggest rodeos of the day did not give… -
Jul 18, 2016Calgary 2016-Burger Banks $122,000 at Calgary Stampede
Mary Burger View Bio PHOTO CREDITMike Copeman By Jolee Jordan Calgary, Alberta Canada — There’s just something about Mary. That’s surely the story from the 2016 edition of the $2 million Calgary… -
Jul 16, 2016Calgary 2016-Lockhart Looking To Repeat As Calgary Champ
Lisa Lockhart View Bio PHOTO CREDITMike Copeman By Jolee Jordan Calgary, Alberta Canada — As the final day of preliminary competition dawned at the 2016 Calgary Stampede, it was looking like you… -
Jul 14, 2016Telford Takes Top Honors in Vernal
Jessie Telford PHOTO CREDITJames Fain By Amy Wilson Vernal, UT — She grew up on a cattle ranch in Oregon, and was only 13 years old when she first got her WPRA card; but Jessie Telford, 36, put her… -
Jul 12, 2016Calgary 2016-Burger Picture Perfect in Calgary, Sweeps Pool A Competition
Mary Burger View Bio PHOTO CREDITMike Copeman By Jolee Jordan Calgary, Alberta Canada — There’s a common saying, “age is just a number.” Oklahoma cowgirl Mary Burger seems to prove the truth of that… -
Jul 06, 2016Jacob Tops WPRA Leaderboard for July 4th
Taylor Jacob View Bio PHOTO CREDITMike Copeman By Ann Bleiker For WPRA barrel racer Taylor Jacob it has been a goal to win the most money over the Fourth of July week (June 27-July 4, 2016) known in… -
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Jun 29, 2016Steffes, Williams Take Home CNFR Titles
Kristi Steffes PHOTO CREDITDan Hubbell By Amy Wilson Winning a championship at the College National Finals Rodeo isn’t the only thing Kristi Steffes and Danyelle Williams have in common - they both… -
Jun 26, 2016Reno 2016-Hillman Has Biggest Career Win in Reno
Stevi Hillman PHOTO CREDITKirt Steinke By Jolee Jordan Reno, Nevada — Weatherford, Texas cowgirl Stevi Hillman has been on a roll lately, claiming the win at three pro rodeos since mid-May, earning… -
Jun 24, 2016Reno 2016-Laughlin Looking For Her Second Set of Reno Spurs
Christine Laughlin View Bio PHOTO CREDITPhil Doyle By Jolee Jordan Reno, Nevada — Two years ago, Christine Laughlin came to the Reno Rodeo for the first time in her career ranked just inside the top… -
Jun 22, 2016Reno 2016-Wall Will Compete For A Set of Silver Spurs in Reno
Kimmie Wall View Bio PHOTO CREDITKirt Steinke By Jolee Jordan Reno, Nevada — The race for the Wilderness Circuit Championship has already been an exciting one just a couple months into the circuit’s… -
Jun 20, 2016Reno 2016-Jane Melby Leads The Way In Reno
Jane Melby View Bio PHOTO CREDITKirt Steinke By Jolee Jordan Reno, Nevada — Pro rodeo fans are plenty familiar with the name Melby when it comes to tough barrel racing. Lately, that name has been… -
Jun 16, 2016French Flash Hawk “Bozo” - 1987 – 2016
Kristie Peterson and Bozo, 1998 NFR PHOTO CREDITKenneth Springer By Laura Lambert He was a World Champion Barrel Horse. He was an AQHA Horse of the year. He was a Wrangler National Finals Qualifier.… -
Jun 15, 2016Miller Makes Most Of A Busy Weekend Of Rodeos
Emily Miller, Garden City, KS PHOTO CREDITDale Hirschman By Jolee Jordan Garden City, Kansas — When Emily Miller raced into the arena at Finney County Fairgrounds during the slack competition at the… -
Jun 08, 2016The "Shoe" Definitely Fits For Riggle
Nicole Riggle By Jolee Jordan Central Point, Oregon — For Arizona barrel racer Nicole Riggle, the “Shoe” definitely fits when it comes to running barrels. Shoe is Riggle’s main rodeo mount, a stout… -
Jun 02, 2016Mathews Makes It Count To Start 2016 COWTOWN RODEO Season
Jodi Mathews PHOTO CREDITEva Scofield By Ann Bleiker For those in the First Frontier Circuit the start of the summer rodeo season is opening night of the COWTOWN RODEO, known as the "oldest weekly… -
May 24, 2016Wall Takes Victory Lap at Wrangler Champions Challenge in Redding
Kimmie Wall PHOTO CREDITBob Click By Jolee Jordan Redding, California — Inside the arena, Utah cowgirl Kimmie Wall has had a dream season. Competing in less than two dozen rodeos, Wall and her… -
May 10, 2016Waggoner Races Her Way To The Winner's Circle In Canon City
Jenna Waggoner PHOTO CREDITPhillip Kitts By Jolee Jordan Canon City, Colorado —It’s not far from Fowler to Canon City, Colo. —just about 70 miles; it would be an easy drive for Fowler native Jenna… -
May 04, 2016Sweet Victory — Beating Breast Cancer Makes Mother’s Day Extra Special for Ganters
Jackie and Angela Ganter PHOTO CREDITKenneth Springer By Johnna Espinoza The daughter and mother barrel racing team of Jackie and Angela Ganter are sure to have several more wins in the arena, but… -
Apr 20, 2016Laurence Lights Up Leaderboard in Athens
Nicole Laurence PHOTO CREDITRic Andersen By Jolee Jordan Athens, Texas — The barrel racing bug is one of the most difficult to shake and Cresson, Texas cowgirl Nicole Laurence has been unwilling to… -
Apr 20, 2016Thornton Takes Title in Longview
Lisa Thornton PHOTO CREDITRic Andersen By Jolee Jordan Longview, Texas — Baseball and barrel racing. Normally, it would seem that these two sports don’t really go together but don’t’ tell that to… -
Apr 11, 2016RNCFR 2016-Conrado Captures National Title at 2016 Ram National Circuit Finals Rodeo
Ivy Conrado By Jolee Jordan Kissimmee, Florida—If big time career wins were stacked on a checklist, Ivy Conrado would have a sore hand from marking so many off so quickly. In just her second full… -
Apr 10, 2016RNCFR 2016-Cervi Wins Average, Miller Tops Second Go At RNCFR
Emily Miller By Jolee Jordan Kissimmee, Florida—Four-time WPRA World Champion Sherry Cervi may have gapped the field during the opening round of the Ram National Circuit Finals Rodeo (RNCFR) but it’s… -
Apr 09, 2016RNCFR 2016-Atlas Carries Cervi to Peak Perfection at Ram National Circuit Finals Rodeo
Sherry Cervi By Jolee Jordan Kissimmee, Florida—Sherry Cervi tends to stand above any field of barrel racers in which she is placed, not only because of her height—towering above many of her fellow… -
Apr 08, 2016RNCFR 2016-Kieckhefer Sets the Bar for Round 1 at the RNCFR
Sarah Kieckhefer By Jolee Jordan Kissimmee, Florida—Back in October, Sarah Kieckhefer was looking for a ride. Her good horse, Cruisen Okey Dokey had gotten hurt during the Fourth of July rodeo and… -
Apr 05, 2016RNCFR 2016-Bean, Kieckhefer Ready to Saddle Up for RNCFR Title in Kissimmee
Jana Bean By Ted Harbin (Appeared in March WPRN) Jana Bean owns a small herd of quality horses, and it’s a good thing for barrel racing in general. Bean found success on several horses – she ran six… -
Mar 31, 2016Penson Pockets $14,876 at RodeoAustin's Ride for the Brand Cowboy Tournament
Abby Penson PHOTO CREDITKirt Steinke By Jolee Jordan Austin, Texas — Abby Penson had a plan for 2016. A big part of that plan was to focus on her futurity age horse, a tough mare called SR My Daddys… -
Mar 28, 2016BlazeMan Laid to Rest
Blazin Ta Fame and Vickie Carter By Ann Bleiker It was with heavy hearts that 2015 WPRA reserve Rookie of the Year Vickie Carter and the Hendrix family had to say goodbye to Blazin Ta Fame, who gave… -
Mar 22, 2016Schuster All Smiles After Successful Weekend
Tiany Schuster PHOTO CREDITPhoto By John Moon (Seven Springs Photo) By Jolee Jordan Montgomery, Alabama—The last couple of years have been rough on Tiany Schuster. Despite a lot of talent in her… -
Mar 21, 2016Houston 2016-Burger Banks $54,750 in Houston
Mary Burger By Jolee Jordan Houston, Texas — By the time most folks reach their late 60’s, they are either retired or thinking seriously about trying it. WPRA World Champion Mary Burger is thinking… -
Mar 18, 2016Houston 2016-Swint, Lockhart win Semifinals to Advance to RodeoHouston Finals
Megan Swint By Jolee Jordan Houston, Texas — After nearly three weeks and seventeen performances, it’s almost time to dole out the big bucks at the 2016 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Just two… -
Mar 16, 2016Houston 2016-Field Set for Semifinal at RodeoHouston, Hunter and Lockhart Win Their Super Series Bracket
Nancy Hunter By Jolee Jordan Houston, Texas — The field of WPRA barrel racers at the 2016 edition of RodeoHouston has been cut in half from the rodeo’s beginning two weeks ago. The forty qualifiers… -
Mar 14, 2016In Memoriam of Ruth Haislip
Ruth Haislip By Jolee Jordan On Sunday, March 13th, we all lost a past NFR Qualifier, Circuit Qualifier, Breeder, Veterinary of Medicine, Wife, Mother, Friend and one heck of a cowgirl, Ruth Haislip.… -
Mar 10, 2016Cervi Crosses $3 Million in Career Earnings after Sweeping Super Series III in Houston
Sherry Cervi By Jolee Jordan Houston, Texas — She wore green for money and she got it. Just like she’s been doing since she was a teenager. Already the WPRA’s biggest superstar, Sherry Cervi only… -
Mar 10, 2016
Houston 2016-Cervi Crosses $3 Million in Career Earnings after Sweeping Super Series III in Houston
Sherry Cervi By Jolee Jordan Houston, Texas — She wore green for money and she got it. Just like she’s been doing since she was a teenager. Already the WPRA’s biggest superstar, Sherry Cervi only… -
Mar 07, 2016Houston 2016-Walker Wastes No Time in Houston, Wins All Three Rounds in Super Series II
Mary Walker PHOTO CREDITPhoto courtesy RodeoHouston By Jolee Jordan Houston, Texas — Just one week ago, 2012 WPRA World Champion Mary Walker was dashing around Arizona, gathering up the sunshine and… -
Mar 03, 2016Houston 2016-Diaz Advances to Semifinals in RodeoHouston Along With Her Husband
Britany Diaz PHOTO CREDITPhoto courtesy RodeoHouston By Jolee Jordan Houston, Texas — Any time a couple can walk away from three days of work with better than $10,000 in their Wrangler Jeans, they… -
Mar 01, 20162016 Election Results Are Tallied
Congratulations! On Tuesday morning, March 1, 2016 the auditing firm of Logan, Thomas & Johnson, LLC provided the WPRA office with the results of the 2016 election process. The results are as… -
Feb 29, 2016San Antonio 2016-McLeod on Cloud 9 After San Antonio Victory
Michele McLeod PHOTO CREDITGreg Westfall By Jolee Jordan San Antonio, Texas — Better than a million and a half dollars were divvied out during the 20 performances of tournament rodeo that is the San… -
Feb 29, 2016Champions Challenge 2016-Little Races Her Way to Champions Challenge Victory
Benette Little PHOTO CREDITRic Andersen By Ann Bleiker Benette Little captured the Wrangler Champions Challenge presented by Justin Boots barrel racing title in Scottsdale, Ariz., on Feb. 28. Little… -
Feb 28, 2016News From the National Finals Rodeo Committee for 2016
Great news came out of the National Finals Rodeo Committee meeting in San Antonio on February 12th! Shawn Davis announced the he has hired “the best grounds man in the country” to improve ground… -
Feb 25, 2016San Antonio 2016-Wall Top Earner in San Antonio Following Semifinal I Action
Kimmie Wall By Jolee Jordan San Antonio, Texas — Less than $15,000 has separated Utah cowgirl Kimmie Wall from a trip to Las Vegas for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (WNFR) over the last two… -
Feb 23, 2016San Antonio 2016-Field Set for Semifinal Rounds in San Antonio
Carmel Wright PHOTO CREDITGreg Westfall By Jolee Jordan San Antonio, Texas — Though the first San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo (SASSR) was held in 1950, several smaller fairs and livestock… -
Feb 19, 2016San Antonio 2016-Lake Looking for San Antonio Title
Alexa Lake PHOTO CREDITGreg Westfall By Jolee Jordan San Antonio, Texas — In 2015, Alexa Lake missed out on her first San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo Championship by a mere $338. The Texas cowgirl… -
Feb 16, 2016San Antonio 2016-No Sophomore Blues in San Antonio
Ivy Conrado PHOTO CREDITGreg Westfall By Jolee Jordan San Antonio, Texas — There is little argument that the rookie class of WPRA barrel racers in 2015 was one of the best in recent memory. Two… -
Feb 08, 2016The Fort Worth Stock Show Jerry Ann Taylor Best Dressed Award
The Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo committee annually awards the Jerry Ann Taylor Best Dressed Award in conjunction with the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame. Judged during the short round,… -
Feb 08, 2016Fort Worth 2016-Conrado Captures 2016 Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo Title
Ivy Conrado By Jolee Jordan Fort Worth, Texas — The historic Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo concluded its long run on February 6, awarding more than half a million dollars in prize money to the… -
Feb 08, 2016Fort Worth 2016-Danyelle Campbell
Danyelle Campbell By Jolee Jordan Fort Worth, Texas — Utah cowgirl Kimmie Wall is in her third year of professional competition inside the ranks of the WPRA and she has not finished lower than 20th… -
Feb 02, 2016Fort Worth 2016-McLeod Wins First Round in Fort Worth, Top 70 Advance to Progressive Round
Danyelle Campbell By Jolee Jordan Fort Worth, Texas — Over two hundred WPRA barrel racers have come to the 120th Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo to compete since the show kicked off on January 22.… -
Feb 01, 2016Fort Worth 2016-McDonald Looking to Repeat in Fort Worth
Sarah Rose McDonald By Jolee Jordan Fort Worth, Texas — Barrel racers with past success inside the Will Rogers Coliseum, home of the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo since the 1940s, dominated over… -
Jan 29, 2016Fort Worth 2016-McLeod Moves to the Top in Fort Worth
Michele-McLeod By Jolee Jordan Fort Worth, Texas — The Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo runs each night with the tagline: "This Thing is Legendary!" Its a well-earned moniker as the FWSSR has a 120… -
Jan 27, 2016Fort Worth 2016-Tovar, Collier Lead the Way in Fort Worth
Kellie Collier By Jolee Jordan Fort Worth, Texas — Each and every performance of the legendary Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo (FWSSR) begins with the posting of the six flags over Texas, carried on… -
Jan 26, 2016National Western Stock Show 2016-Herrmann Holds onto the Lead to Win Denver
Shelby Herrmann PHOTO CREDITFred McClanahan Jr. By Jolee Jordan Denver, Colorado — As the 110th edition of the National Western Stock Show and Rodeo came to a furious close over the weekend, the… -
Jan 22, 2016National Western Stock Show 2016-Conrado in Contention for Title in Denver
By Jolee Jordan Denver, Colorado — The National Western Stock Show and Rodeo has a long and colorful history beginning with the first show all the way back in 1906. Events were held in tents for… -
Jan 18, 2016National Western Stock Show 2016-Herrmann in the Hunt for National Western Stock Show and Rodeo Title
Shelby Herrmann By Jolee Jordan Denver, Colorado — A year ago, the first WPRA barrel racer to compete during the National Western Stock Show and Rodeo (NWSS) held at the historic Denver Coliseum was…
2015 Articles
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Dec 31, 2015Wanda Harper Bush (Oct. 6, 1931 - Dec. 29, 2015)
Wanda Harper Bush The Women's Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA) lost an icon today, Dec. 29, with the passing of Wanda Harper Bush. Bush, 84, passed away at the hospital in Brady, Texas, after… -
Dec 12, 2015National Finals Rodeo 2015-duPerier Crowned 2015 WPRA World Champion
Callie duPerier By Amy Wilson Callie duPerier came into her first Wrangler National Finals Rodeo leading the WPRA Barrel Racing World Standings and second to only Trevor Brazile in money won during… -
Dec 12, 2015National Finals Rodeo 2015-Winning Run Videos
Round 1 - Cassidy Kruse Round 2 - Michele McLeod Round 3 - Taylor Jacob Round 4 - Sarah Rose McDonald Round 5 - Nancy Hunter Round 6 - Sarah Rose McDonald Round 7 - Sarah Rose McDonald Round 8 -… -
Dec 12, 2015
National Finals Rodeo 2015-Ground Update
Let me take a minute to tell you about the ground situation at the WNFR and what has been done over the past year. The WPRA has been working on ground improvement at the WNFR since the conclusion of… -
Dec 11, 2015National Finals Rodeo 2015-Bean Breaks Through to win Round 9 at the Wrangler NFR
Jana Bean PHOTO CREDITLarry Smith By Amy Wilson How do you describe winning a round at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo for the first time? Jana Bean used the words "unbelievable" and "surreal"… -
Dec 10, 2015National Finals Rodeo 2015-McLeod Makes Quick Work of Round 8 at the Wrangler NFR
Michele McLeod PHOTO CREDITGreg Westfall By Amy Wilson Everything was on point tonight for Michele McLeod and Slick by Design. They made a beautiful run of 13.72 seconds to win Round 8 of the… -
Dec 09, 2015National Finals Rodeo 2015-McDonald Magic Continues at the NFR
Sarah Rose McDonald PHOTO CREDITGreg Westfall By Amy Wilson There is a new WPRA Barrel Racing World Standings leader thanks to the Round 7 win at the WNFR. Sarah Rose McDonald turned in the fastest… -
Dec 08, 2015National Finals Rodeo 2015-McDonald, Jacob Share Win in Round 6 at the Wrangler NFR
Sarah Rose McDonald and Taylor Jacob By Ann Bleiker It was a great night for a couple "turny" horses that run to the left barrel first and their riders, who both have enjoyed victory laps prior to… -
Dec 07, 2015National Finals Rodeo 2015-Hunter and Fuzz Hit Another Gear to Win Round 5 at the Wrangler NFR
Nancy Hunter PHOTO CREDITLarry Smith By Amy Wilson It keeps getting faster, and this time it was Nancy Hunter and Flit N Fizz "Fuzz" who clocked a 13.62 to win Round 5 of the Wrangler National Finals… -
Dec 06, 2015National Finals Rodeo 2015-McDonald Makes Quick Work of Round 4 at the Wrangler NFR
Sarah Rose McDonald PHOTO CREDITLarry Smith By my Wilson It was a fast track in Round 4 of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo for Sarah Rose McDonald and Fame Fling N Bling. They ran a 13.71 which is… -
Dec 05, 2015National Finals Rodeo 2015-Jacob Jockey's her way to the Round 3 win at the Wrangler NFR
Taylor Jacob PHOTO CREDITKenneth Springer By Amy Wilson Taylor Jacob and Bo "Glittered like Gold" all the way to collecting the go-round win in Rd. 3 of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. They ran… -
Dec 04, 2015National Finals Rodeo 2015-Slick Run for McLeod Gives Her the Win in Rd. 2, Lockhart moved to No. 1 in the World Standings
Michele Mcleod PHOTO CREDITKenneth Springer By Amy Wilson A look at the thesaurus and the synonyms for "slick" include: efficient, smooth, polished, and sleek which is exactly what Slick By Design… -
Dec 03, 2015National Finals Rodeo 2015-Kruse Cruised to the Winner's Circle in Rd. 1 at Wrangler NFR
Cassidy Kruse PHOTO CREDITKenneth Springer By Amy Wilson It was the night we had all been waiting for - the first round of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo! Fifteen of the finest barrel horses and… -
Nov 14, 20152015 Canadian Finals Rodeo
Nancy Csabay PHOTO CREDITMike Copeman By Jolee Lautaret-Jordan Edmonton, Alberta, Canada — Winning championships in professional rodeo barrel racing requires an exceptional equine partner, one… -
Nov 12, 2015An Unforgettable Story of a Girl and Her Horse Jill Welsh's "Custer" named AQHA Horse of the Year
Jill Welsh PHOTO CREDITDale Miller By Laura Lambert Although every one of us has a story, few have one quite like Jill Welsh. To say that she is an amazing competitor doesn't even begin to describe… -
Oct 30, 2015WPRA World Finals 2015-World Champion Ropers Crowned, Ganter wins Slot Race at WPRA World Finals
PHOTO CREDIT Cowboy Images - Peggy Gander By Ann Bleiker Waco, Texas—The Women's Professional Rodeo Association crowned five new world champions on Saturday, Oct. 24 in Waco, Texas, at the WPRA World… -
Oct 24, 2015WPRA World Finals 2015-Rain Soaked Waco Doesn't Slow Action at Extraco Events Center at WPRA World Finals
Victoria Williams PHOTO CREDITCowboy Images - Kerri Allardyce By Author Waco, Texas—The rain couldn't dampen the spirits at the 2015 WPRA World Finals in Waco, Texas, on Friday, Oct. 23. With two… -
Oct 19, 2015All-American 2015-Rookie Murray Captures All-American Title
Tillar Murray PHOTO CREDITRobby Freeman By Jolee Lautaret-Jordan Waco, Texas—Apparently, the Extraco Events Center in Waco, Texas has no respect for experience. For the past two years, the All… -
Oct 16, 2015All-American 2015-Competition Heats Up in Pool B at All American Finals
Waco, Texas—The 2015 All American Pro Rodeo Finals took on the persona of the Wild West during the middle bracket of competition on Tuesday and Wednesday nights, October 13-14. The WPRA barrel race… -
Oct 13, 2015All-American 2015-Team McLeod A Strong Force in Waco
Katelyn McLeod PHOTO CREDITRobby Freeman By Jolee Lautaret-Jordan Waco, Texas—Life for Team McLeod must sometimes feel like the carousel at the fair. Michele McLeod and daughter Katelyn—two-thirds of… -
Oct 09, 2015Pascoe Back in the Saddle Again
Katie Pascoe PHOTO CREDITDale Miller By Jolee Lautaret-Jordan San Dimas, California—While it may have been some time since she's gotten to spend a lot of time there, Katie Pascoe is certainly no… -
Sep 29, 2015Kruse Keeps Cruisin', Last Minute Heroics for Veterans
Cassidy Kruse PHOTO CREDITGreg Westfall By Jolee Lautaret-Jordan Omaha, Nebraska—There will surely be computers heating up at the auditor's office of the Women's Pro Rodeo Association (WPRA)… -
Sep 22, 2015Crossley Sisters Go 1-2-3 In Othello
Jade Crossley PHOTO CREDITRoberta Barkley By Jolee Lautaret-Jordan Othello, Washington—As sisters Jade Crossley and Jordan (Crossley) Minor traveled from their home in Hermiston, Ore., to the… -
Sep 19, 2015Constantinople Cashes Winning Check in West Friendship
Heather Constantinople PHOTO CREDITCasey Martin By Jolee Lautaret West Friendship, Maryland — It's a veteran move to know when you and your horse need a little break from the rigors of the rodeo… -
Sep 15, 2015Birthday Win in Puyallup for Kruse, Secures NFR Spot
Cassidy Kruse PHOTO CREDITKent Soule By Jolee Lautaret-Jordan Puyallup, Washington—No birthday present could be sweeter than a dream come true. That's exactly what Wyoming cowgirl Cassidy Kruse… -
Sep 09, 2015duPerier Overtakes Lockhart for No. 1 Spot
Callie duPerier PHOTO CREDITKenneth Springer By Jolee Lautaret-Jordan Pueblo, Colorado—Callie duPerier already has one WPRA World title on her resume, a Junior World Championship earned back in 2010,… -
Sep 09, 2015Walker and duPerier Cashing in at Wrangler Champions Challenge Events
Mary Walker PHOTO CREDITBill Lawless By Ann Bleiker 2012 WPRA World Champion Mary Walker and No. 2 ranked barrel racer Callie duPerier have been adding to their 2015 season earnings at the Wrangler… -
Aug 26, 2015Rookies Racing to the Wire
Vickie Carter PHOTO CREDITDale Miller By Jolee Lautaret-Jordan Every penny counts. Every run matters. Every turn must be tight. That's what's on the minds of WPRA barrel racers across the country for… -
Aug 13, 2015Aller Adds A Win In Logan To Her 2015 Season
Mary Aller PHOTO CREDITJames Fain By Jolee Lautaret Logan, Utah — The temperatures across Utah this summer may have been a bit cooler than normal but the competition across the Wilderness Circuit's… -
Aug 05, 2015Hunter at Home at That Famous Preston Night Rodeo
Nancy Hunter PHOTO CREDITJames Fain By Jolee Lautaret Preston, Idaho — In 1934 the small community of Preston, Idaho decided to host a rodeo for the town's entertainment. Although the first year was… -
Aug 03, 2015
Now Accepting 2016 Rule Proposals
The WPRA office is now accepting 2016 Rule Proposals from current WPRA members from April 1 through May 15th. You may submit a rule proposal by clicking here or using the link found in the upper left… -
Aug 03, 2015
Member Update
We are saddened to share the news that Louise Finnerty has passed away. She was a WPRA member as well as dedicated Northern and Mountain Prairie Region Director in the mid to late 1970’s. We do not… -
Jul 22, 2015Richman Relishes Third Title in Salinas
Christina Richman By Jolee Lautaret Salinas, California — Christina Richman has collected so much hardware at the California Rodeo that she is losing track. "I'm not sure," she laughed when asked… -
Jul 13, 2015Calgary 2015-Lockhart Latches on to First Calgary Stampede Title
Lisa Lockhart PHOTO CREDITMike Copeman By Jolee Lautaret Calgary, Alberta Canada — Lisa Lockhart seems to be making picking up $100,000 checks a habit. The South Dakota cowgirl picked up two in a row… -
Jul 07, 2015Calgary 2015-Walker Top Earner in Pool A in Calgary
Mary Walker By Jolee Lautaret Calgary, Alberta Canada — There is a lot to be gained at the 2015 Calgary Stampede for the 20 WPRA barrel racers competing here. Prestige, money and something even… -
Jul 07, 2015Welsh Wins Big Over the Fourth of July
Jill Welsh PHOTO CREDITAndy Watson By Ann Bleiker For WPRA barrel racer Jill Welsh the last several weeks have been a dream come true. She started her winning streak in June at the Livermore (Calif.)… -
Jun 29, 2015Reno 2015-Welsh Wins First Set of Silver Spurs in Reno
Jill Welsh PHOTO CREDITLarry Smith By Jolee Lautaret Reno, Nevada — There is no such thing as a sure bet in the world of rodeo but Jill Welsh came darn close on Saturday night, June 27 at the 96th… -
Jun 26, 2015Reno 2015-Welsh Remains Atop Leaderboard in Reno
Jill Welsh PHOTO CREDITLarry Smith By Jolee Lautaret Reno, Nevada — The Reno Rodeo is one of the toughest competitions in the WPRA, so tough that it's been the 1990's since any barrel racer has been… -
Jun 24, 2015Reno 2015-Welsh Continues Winning Ways in Reno
Jill Welsh PHOTO CREDITLarry Smith By Jolee Lautaret Reno, Nevada — It was just over a week ago, after claiming the championship at the Livermore Rodeo, that Jill Welsh said she couldn't wait to get… -
Jun 22, 2015Reno 2015-Bass Poised for Strong Summer Run with Lead in Reno
Kaley Bass PHOTO CREDITKenneth Springer By Jolee Lautaret Reno, Nevada — Here she comes again. For three straight seasons, Florida cowgirl Kaley Bass has owned the summer. She and her great horse… -
Jun 19, 2015Welsh Wins in Livermore
Jill Welsh PHOTO CREDITDustin Olson By Jolee Lautaret-Jordan Livermore, California—There was a time—not that long ago—that a competitor might have to wait for some time, days even, to find out the… -
Jun 03, 2015Guelly and Commander Gaining Confidence North of the Border
Deb Guelly PHOTO CREDITMike Copeman By Jolee Lautaret-Jordan Grande Prairie, Alberta Canada—She's already the most decorated barrel racer in the history of the Canadian Pro Rodeo Association (CPRA)… -
May 28, 2015A Muddy Mess
Medina River PHOTO CREDITBrenda Crowder and Shawna Ray By Ted Harbin In Bandera, Texas, rain filled the rivers and creeks that surrounded the Mansfield Park Rodeo Arena. They then filled the roadways… -
May 20, 2015Casey Wins Kari Burns Memorial Roping
PHOTO CREDIT Jackie Jensen By Jolee Lautaret Billings, Montana — Kari Burns' family set a goal some years ago, following the death of their beloved sister, wife, daughter and aunt, to keep her memory… -
May 12, 2015Wall Finds Winning Formula in California
Kimmie Wall PHOTO CREDITGene Hyder By Jolee Lautaret Sonora, California — Mother's Day weekend can be a tough one to be on the rodeo road and away from your kids and home. Winning can take the sting… -
May 05, 2015Haislip Still Has What It Takes
Ruth Haislip PHOTO CREDITDale Miller By Jolee Lautaret Riverdale, California — Ruth Haislip is no longer working full time as a veterinarian but don't think that the cowgirl from Acampo, Calif., is… -
Apr 28, 2015Herrmann Wins Hometown Rodeo in Corpus Christi
Shelby Herrmann PHOTO CREDITDudley Barker By Jolee Lautaret Corpus Christi, Texas — Just a few years ago, Shelby Herrmann rode at American Bank Center arena, home of the Buc Days Pro Rodeo, carrying… -
Apr 23, 2015WPRA Tour – Message From The WPRA Board
Beginning in the 2016 rodeo year, your directors will ask the Limited Entry Rodeos in their circuit to include at least four tour contestants in their qualifications, and put the WPRA Tour last in… -
Apr 14, 2015Lockhart Locks up another Wrangler Champions Challenge Win in Logandale
Lisa Lockhart PHOTO CREDITKirt Steinke By Jolee Lautaret Logandale, Nevada — Out of a field of 11 competitors, Lisa Lockhart was the only cowgirl competing in Sunday, April 12's Wrangler Champions… -
Mar 29, 2015RNCFR 2016-The Wright Time
Carmel Wright PHOTO CREDITJames Phifer By Laura Lambert While March Madness is associated with college basketball, rodeo has its own final four this month as well - the Ram National Circuit Finals… -
Mar 27, 2015RNCFR 2016-Lockhart Leads the Field After Round 1 at RNCFR
Lisa Lockhart PHOTO CREDITJames Phifer By Laura Lambert As the saying goes, "When you're hot, you're hot!" Lisa Lockhart and Louie are smoking hot right now! Coming off her second $100,000 win at The… -
Mar 27, 2015Rodeo Austin-Final
Michele McLeod PHOTO CREDITKirt Steinke By Jolee Lautaret-Jordan Austin, Texas—During the 2014 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, Michele McLeod had a special pair of earrings she wore. Riding her… -
Mar 24, 2015Rodeo Austin-Rodeo Austin Has Format Change
Liz Herrin PHOTO CREDITKirt Steinke By Jolee Lautaret-Jordan Austin, Texas—With the conclusion of RodeoHouston on Saturday, March 21, rodeo competitors have just one big winter stock show left on the… -
Mar 23, 2015RNCFR-Ram National Circuit Finals Rodeo Ready To Kickoff in Florida
Gretchen Benbenek PHOTO CREDITRobby Freeman By Ted Harbin By the time the Ram National Circuit Finals Rodeo begins March 25, Lindsay and Jesse Kruse will have welcomed their second child. The baby… -
Mar 23, 2015
WPRA 2015 Spring Board Meeting Agenda
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Mar 22, 2015Houston 2015-Three-Peat for Hunter at RodeoHouston
Nancy Hunter PHOTO CREDITRodeoHouston By Jolee Lautaret-Jordan Houston, Texas— Just moments after clinching an unprecedented third straight win at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Utah barrel… -
Mar 20, 2015Houston 2015-Hunter, Taylor Advance to Final Round in Houston With Semifinal Wins
Nancy Hunter PHOTO CREDITRodeoHouston By Jolee Lautaret-Jordan Houston, Texas— The competitors at the 2015 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and RodeoHouston® are inching their way closer to the big… -
Mar 18, 2015Houston 2015-Semifinal Rounds Set for RodeoHouston
Kaley Bass PHOTO CREDITRodeoHouston By Jolee Lautaret-Jordan Houston, Texas— The 2015 edition of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo began with 40 WPRA barrel racers. Half of them are still… -
Mar 12, 2015Houston 2015-DuPerier and Rare Dillion Top the Leaderboard in Super Series III in Houston
Callie DuPerier PHOTO CREDITRodeoHouston By Jolee Lautaret-Jordan Houston, Texas— There is no need to be in RodeoHouston on the weekend to catch top level action. In fact, in the 2015 edition of the… -
Mar 09, 2015Houston 2015-Herrin Returns After Serious Injury To Lead The Way In Super Series II In Houston
Liz Combs PHOTO CREDITRodeoHouston By Jolee Lautaret-Jordan Houston, Texas— Just 21 months ago, Liz Combs' future was very uncertain. The Washington cowgirl lay in intensive care in a hospital in… -
Mar 06, 2015Houston 2015-Diaz Dominates Super Series I at RodeoHouston
Britany Diaz PHOTO CREDITRodeoHouston By Author Houston, Texas— Over the years, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has played a big role in determining which competitors represent the Women's Pro… -
Mar 02, 2015
Congratulations Lisa Lockhart
The WPRA is so proud of Lisa Lockhart for winning RFD's the "The American" for the second year in a row! All four contestants in the final four were WPRA members, proving once again that we are the… -
Mar 01, 2015San Antonio 2015-Cervi Captures San Antonio Championship, Collects $21,942
Sherry Cervi jockey's Trip and Calllie DuPerier's horse Atlas Perk to the title in San Antonio. PHOTO CREDITGreg Westfall By Jolee Lautaret-Jordan San Antonio, Texas — Odds-makers taking a quick… -
Feb 28, 2015San Antonio 2015-McDonald Looking for More Money in San Antonio
Sarah Rose McDonald PHOTO CREDITKenneth Springer By Jolee Lautaret-Jordan San Antonio, Texas — She may not have won any firsts during the second semi-finals competition at the 2015 San Antonio Stock… -
Feb 26, 2015San Antonio 2015-Bean Advances to Championship Night in San Antonio
Sherry Cervi PHOTO CREDITKenneth Springer By Jolee Lautaret-Jordan San Antonio, Texas — It's still early in the 2015 pro rodeo season but it's shaping up to be the Year of the Lefties. Blame it on… -
Feb 24, 2015San Antonio 2015-Preliminary Competition Comes to a Close in San Antonio
Kelly Tovar PHOTO CREDITGreg Westfall By Jolee Lautaret-Jordan San Antonio, Texas — The final two brackets to compete at the 2015 San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo closed with a flurry on Monday… -
Feb 24, 2015One Tough Cowgirl—Utah Barrel Racer Competes On 'Survivor'
Sierra Dawn Thomas PHOTO CREDITCBS Survivor By Neal Reid Most people don't enjoy being tested regularly and pushed to their mental and physical limits, but barrel racer Sierra Dawn Thomas is not most… -
Feb 22, 2015
Important Notice: Animal Health Alert- Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1)
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Feb 20, 2015San Antonio 2015-Cervi Cashes in During Bracket 3 in San Antonio
Sherry Cervi PHOTO CREDITGreg Westfall By Jolee Lautaret-Jordan San Antonio, Texas — While it is no surprise to find the all-time money winningest cowgirl in the WPRA atop the leader board following… -
Feb 17, 2015San Antonio 2015-Southeastern Circuit Cowgirls Dominating San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo
Victoria Williams PHOTO CREDITGreg Westfall By Jolee Lautaret-Jordan San Antonio, Texas — Judging by recent results, a cowgirl traveling into the Southeastern Circuit to rodeo better bring her best… -
Feb 16, 2015Smith Shoots to Top of Standings with Wildfire Roping Success
Barrie Smith (header) competes with Jackie Crawford during the Wildfire Roping in Salado, Texas. PHOTO CREDITLone Wolf Photography By Jolee Lautaret-Jordan Barrie Smith (header) competes with Jackie… -
Feb 08, 2015Fort Worth 2015-McDonald Dominates the Field in Fort Worth
Sarah Rose McDonald By Jolee Lautaret-Jordan Fort Worth, Texas — The 119th edition of the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo swung to its conclusion on Saturday, February 7 with two performances… -
Feb 08, 2015Fort Worth 2015-Dickson Wins Jerry Ann Taylor Best Dressed Award in Fort Worth
Kendra Dickson PHOTO CREDITKenneth Springer By Jolee Lautaret-Jordan Fort Worth, TX — The 119th edition of the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo swung to its conclusion on Saturday, February 7 with two… -
Feb 07, 2015Fort Worth 2015-McDonald Atop Leaderboard in Fort Worth
Sarah Rose McDonald PHOTO CREDITKenneth Springer By Jolee Lautaret-Jordan Fort Worth, Texas — With just one day remaining in the 119th edition of the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo, the field of… -
Feb 05, 2015Williams Wins Wrangler Champions Challenge in Rapid City
Victoria Williams PHOTO CREDITPeggy Gander By Ann Bleiker Victoria Williams of Kiln, Miss., smoked the field at the Wrangler Champions Challenge presented by Justin Boots in Rapid City, S.D., on Feb.… -
Feb 04, 2015Fort Worth 2015-First Round Concludes in Fort Worth, Progressive Round Begins
Sarah Rose McDonald PHOTO CREDITKenneth Springer By Jolee Lautaret-Jordan Fort Worth, Texas — As the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo entered its third week, the first go round for the ladies in the… -
Feb 02, 2015Fort Worth 2015-McDonald Making Headlines in Fort Worth
Sarah Rose McDonald PHOTO CREDITKenneth Springer By Jolee Lautaret-Jordan Fort Worth, Texas— The theme of the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo (FWSSR) WPRA barrel racing over the last two days has… -
Feb 01, 2015Fort Worth 2015-Babyflo Leads the Race in Fort Worth
By Jolee Lautaret-Jordan Fort Worth, Texas — After two weeks of nearly 80 degree weather, the temperatures are finally starting to drop in Fort Worth, Texas where the 119th edition of the Fort Worth… -
Jan 28, 2015Fort Worth 2015-Lake, Guelly Lead the Way in Fort Worth
PHOTO CREDITJames Phifer By Jolee Lautaret-Jordan Fort Worth, Texas — The Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo (FWSSR) is huge on tradition. Celebrating its 119th year in 2015, it's easy to see why the… -
Jan 26, 2015National Western Stock Show 2015-Johnson Lands Biggest Win of Her Young Career in Denver
PHOTO CREDITGreg Westfall By Jolee Lautaret Denver, CO — The biggest winner at the National Western Stock Show and Rodeo in 2015 celebrated the biggest win of her young career. Two-time College… -
Jan 24, 2015National Western Stock Show 2015-National Western Nears the End, Grimes to Return on Sunday
By Jolee Lautaret Denver, CO — The National Western Stock Show and Rodeo has just one day left of preliminary competition prior to the championships being awarded on Sunday, January 25. One week has… -
Jan 23, 2015Fort Worth 2015-Jerry Ann Taylor Best Dressed Award up for Grabs in Ft. Worth
PHOTO CREDIT Kenneth Springer By Kenneth Springer Fort Worth, TX — For the third consecutive year the Best Dressed WPRA barrel racer in the Finals at the Fort Worth Stock Show Rodeo will receive a… -
Jan 22, 2015National Western Stock Show 2015-Johnson Remains On Top in Denver, Taylor in Position for Chance at Title
Fallon Taylor By Jolee Lautaret Denver, CO — The National Western Stock Show and Rodeo hit the mid-way point this week, bringing with it the reigning Women's Pro Rodeo Association World Champion… -
Jan 20, 2015National Western Stock Show 2015-Meghan Johnson Leads the Way in Denver
Meghan Johnson By Jolee Lautaret Denver, CO — Mexico State University student Meghan Johnson studies agricultural business in school but in her "other life" as a professional barrel racer, she has… -
Jan 14, 2015Pozzi's Rookie Champion Lances Ugly Boy Laid To Rest at 28
PHOTO CREDITSpringer By Tanya Randall Lances Ugly Boy, the unassuming brown gelding that set Brittany Pozzi on the path to barrel racing stardom, passed away January 13 at the ripe old age of 28. In… -
Jan 12, 2015Tovar Taking Aim On 2015 Wrangler NFR Berth
Kelly Tovar PHOTO CREDITDudley Barker By Jolee Lautaret Odessa, Texas—The 2015 rodeo season may be in its fourth month on the rodeo calendar—rodeo seasons begin October 1 of each year—but in truth… -
Jan 08, 2015Walker and Morgan Punch Ticket to 2015 RNCFR
Mary Walker and Shelley Morgan By Ann Bleiker There was no one more consistent during the Ram Texas Circuit Finals in Waco, the first weekend of January than 2012 WPRA World Champion Mary Walker.…
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