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WPRA Welcomes EcoPlanet One Health® WPRA Welcomes EcoPlanet One Health® to Family of Corporate Partners COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO – The Women’s Professional Rodeo Association recently welcomed…

Shelley Morgan Photo by Clay Guardipee By Ted Harbin RNCFR Champion Kissimmee Extra Sweet for Morgan and HR Fameskissandtell Kiss wasn’t exactly at home in Kissimmee, but she was mighty comfortable.…

2021 Nomination Process Is Complete 4/7/2021 WPRA Members, Results from the Nomination process have been tallied by the WPRA auditor. The top two candidates have accepted the nomination and will be…

Kelly Yates Photo by Amanda Dilworth By Ted Harbin RNCFR Preview Ladies of the WPRA Descend on Kissimmee Eying a National Title When it comes to the RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo, Kelly Yates…

Nomination Ballot Notice 3/31/2021—If you have not received your nomination ballot in the mail by Thursday, April 1, 2021, you may request a digital version of your ballot by sending an email with…

Amanda WelshPhoto by Alaina Stangle By Allie Bohus RNCFR Primer Welsh Wins Valley City in Preparation for RNCFR Like a lot of first time RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo Qualifiers, Amanda Welsh was…

Jill WelshRodeo photo by Bob Click Gone Too Soon Successful business owner and professional barrel racer Jill Welsh passed away February 23, 2021 after battling the lasting effects of a 2007 lupus…

Keyla Polizello CostaPhoto by Jackie Jensen By Neal Reid Brazilian Breakthrough It’s not often a second-place finish can be a monumental moment for a barrel racer, but that was exactly the case for…

GRA Winners1958 By Laura Lambert This story originally appeared in the May 2017 issue of the WPRA News but felt it was a fitting time to share it again, with the WPRA celebrating 73 years on Feb. 28…

Doreen Wintermute WPRA President/CEO Doreen Wintermute Announces Retirement COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO – On February 24, 2021, the WPRA Board of Directors accepted President/CEO Doreen Wintermute’s…

Kanesha JacksonPhoto by James Phifer, Rodeobum.com By Kristen M. White Up-And-Coming Competitor Kanesha Jackson has always loved rodeo, and she’s also always known what her priorities were in life.…

Special Election – Follow-up Communication 2/18/2021-Last week, we put out initial communication on a WPRA Special Election that will begin this week. We felt it was important to provide more details…

Important announcement from the WPRA Board of Directors2021 Special Election for President 2/12/21—As you might recall, in August 2020 your Board re-instated the position of elected president and the…

London Gorham Photo by James Phifer, Rodeobum.com By Allie Bohus Future Stars Going into the WPRA World Finals, Junior Division member London Gorham didn’t even know she was leading the standings. In…

Molly OttoPhoto by James Phifer, Rodeobum.com By Kristen M. White Futurity and Derby Titles Young Horses Rise to the Occasion Excited and pleased to win? Yes. Somewhat surprised? Also a yes. All…

Gracie GambinoPhoto by James Phifer, Rodeobum.com By Neal Reid Teen Two-fer Phenom Gambino Adds Another World Title to Growing Resume The words teenager and legacy rarely appear in the same sentence,…

Whitney DeSalvo and Hope ThompsonPhoto by James Phifer, Rodeobum.com By Joe Kusek Teamwork Makes The Dream Work Thompson and DeSalvo Rope 2020 Team Roping World Title Whitney DeSalvo knows. When…

Kelsie Chace Photo by James Phifer, Rodeobum.com By Joe Kusek Chace Captures 2020 All-Around Title In August, Kelsie Chace purchased a new home, a 30-acre spread in Dublin, Texas. The new homestead…

WPRA Seeks Qualified Candidates for an Employment Opportunity 12/30/20—In mid-April 2021 the WPRA Chief Operating Officer will be retiring after 11 years of service to the WPRA. We appreciate all…

Paige Jones Photo by Hailey Rae By Kristen M. White Season To Remember Jones Makes Most of Rookie Season The past few years, waiting for her rookie season in the WPRA, took “forever,” Paige Jones…

Hope Thompson and Whitney DeSalvo Photo by James Phifer By Ann Bleiker World Champions Crowned at WPRA World Finals WACO, TEXAS – World Titles were handed out over the weekend at the WPRA World…

Jenna Smeenk Photo courtesy Jenna Smeenk By Neal Reid Versatile Veteran Smeenk Busy Juggling Barrel Racing, Entrepreneurship, Intelligence Career To say Jenna Smeenk has a lot of irons in the fire…

Photo By:Phil Doyle By Ann Bleiker WPRA Announces 2020 Justin Best Footing Award Winners Every year since the early 1990s the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association and Justin Brands have honored…

Bob-TallmanAnnouncer of the Year Ann Bleiker WPRA Announces 2020 Committee and Contract Awards COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO (November 2, 2020) - The WPRA is pleased to announce their contract award…

The Wrangler® NFR Arlington, Texas Wrangler® NFBR tickets on sale Nov. 2 First NFBR champion will be crowned with record-setting $200,000 purse COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 30, 2020) – Fans who want…

Dona Kay Ruleand High Valor Photo by Kenneth Springer Ann Bleiker Purina Horse of the Year Announced COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – For the second consecutive year High Valor reigns supreme in the WPRA…

WPRA, WCRA and Cowgirl Gathering Collaborate to Ensure November Competition Schedule Benefits All Athletes COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado - WPRA (Women’s Professional Rodeo Association), WCRA (World…

Ryann Pedone Photo by Jackie Jensen Ann Bleiker Pedone Wins Tour Finale, Earns NFR Berth Ryann Pedone will forever remember her trip to the 2020 Gold Buckle Beer ProRodeo Tour Finale in Rapid City,…

The Wrangler® NFR is moving to Globe Life Field Arlington, Texas Breakaway Roping World Champion to be crowned – $200,000 Purse! Inaugural Wrangler National Finals Breakaway Roping COLORADO SPRINGS,…

Nellie Miller Ann Bleiker Miller Adds RNCFR Title to Illustrious Resume As the temperatures warmed in Greeley, Colorado, the 2020 home for the Ram National Circuit Finals Rodeo, so did WPRA World…

The Wrangler® NFR is moving to Globe Life Field Arlington, Texas Wrangler® NFR 2020 Moves to Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas Rodeo’s iconic annual event relocates to preserve a great experience…

Taylor Munsell Photo by Clay Guardipee Ann Bleiker Munsell Cashes In Big Over The Weekend WPRA Breakaway Roper Taylor Munsell had a very profitable weekend in Rapid City, S.D., winning not only the…

Shelley MorganPhoto by Dale Hirschman Ann Bleiker Weekend Roundup in WPRA Shelley Morgan and HR Famekissantell made quick work of the cloverleaf pattern at the rescheduled Guymon (Oklahoma) Pioneer…

Dona Kay RulePhoto by Jackie Jensen Ann Bleiker Rule, Lockhart Move Up in World Standings With Profitable Weekend Dona Kay Rule and 2019 Purina Horse of the Year High Valor continue to make headlines…

BREAKING NEWS: WPRA President Position 8/13/20 The WPRA Board of Directors unanimously voted to restore the membership’s ability to vote for the position of WPRA President. There are many details…

Bylaw Ballot Outcome 11/17/20 — On August 13, 2020, the WPRA Board of Directors announced their unanimous decision to restore the membership’s ability to vote for the position of WPRA President. A…

Linda Gail Stewart Ann Bleiker Linda Gail Stewart The WPRA recently learned of the passing of one of its members from the Southeastern Circuit, Linda Gail Stewart, after a long battle with cancer.…

Hailey Kinsel Photo by Fly Thomas Ann Bleiker Record Setting Weekend in WPRA While pigs aren’t flying yet, the barrel horses in the WPRA sure are, setting arena records from state to state. A week…

BryAnna Haluptzok Photo By David Seymore Ann Bleiker Haluptzok Turns In Biggest Win of Career in Dodge City First year WPRA card holder BryAnna Haluptzok had all the veterans taking notice at the…

Ivy Conrado-Saebens Photo by Kent Kerschner Ann Bleiker Kinsel, Saebens Back In Winner’s Circle This weekend saw the 2019 WPRA World Champion and Wrangler NFR Average winner back in the winner’s…

RNCFR 2020 Greeley, CO September 10-13 RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo moves to Greeley for 2020 COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo, one of the biggest rodeos of the…

Kathy Grimes Photo by Phillip Kitts Ann Bleiker Grimes Gains Ground in World Standings With no circuit rodeos on the horizon in the Columbia River Circuit, Kathy Grimes headed east and it paid off…

WPRA Membership Portal: PHASE 1 NOW AVAILABLE 7/16/20 The long awaited Women’s Professional Rodeo Association membership portal is now available. With this initial rollout, barrel racing members can…

Lisa Lockhart and FamilyPhoto courtesy Lockhart family Ann Bleiker Lockhart Family Pick Up Three Checks in Wall, S.D. While most rodeos are making the tough decision to cancel their rodeo for 2020,…

Cowgirl ChristmasPhoto by Steve Gray Ann Bleiker Wilson Top Earner Among Barrel Racer for Cowgirl Christmas With the official close of the 2020 Fourth of July run, known in the rodeo ranks as…

Emily TaylorPhoto by Robby Freeman Ann Bleiker Rookie Emily Taylor Outruns Veterans in Crossett Emily Taylor of Emory, Texas, turned in her biggest weekend of her young WPRA rodeo career winning the…

Jill TannerPhoto by Kay Miller Ann Bleiker Tanner Pulls Double Duty in Mesquite Jill Tanner pulled double duty at the Mesquite Championship Rodeo on Saturday, June 20 winning the breakaway roping and…

Cheyenne Wimberley Photo by Phillip Kitts Ann Bleiker Busy Weekend of Rodeos While not a normal second week of June rodeo schedule that we are all used to, it was the busiest weekend of rodeo since…

Cacee Sue TaulmanPhoto by Andre Silva Ann Bleiker Taulman Ropes Title in Mesquite While Cacee Sue Taulman might not be a household name yet in the WPRA Breakaway Roping ranks, she has world champion…

Message from WPRA President—Doreen WintermuteBack to Rodeo 6/5/20 Over the last several weeks, I have had some great conversations with rodeo committees and sponsors and have realized our current…

Nellie MillerPhoto by Joe Duty Ann Bleiker Super Series Action Concludes in Fort Worth It was an action-packed weekend of rodeo in the Fort Worth Stockyards at Cowtown Coliseum as the PRCA, WPRA and…

Amanda ButlerPhoto by Fernando Sam Sin Ann Bleiker Butler Best in Cave Creek WPRA Rookie Amanda Butler and her 11-year old TS Cinch Ta Fame were more than ready to Kick Open the Chutes in Cave Creek,…

Pendleton Whisky Teams Up with Western Sports Stars to Share Encouraging Message for Athletes in Need 5/21/20 - Oregon-based whisky brand…

Jud LittlePhoto by Kenneth Springer Jud Little Ranch Dispersal Sale PostponedUntil June 13, 2020 Following the passing of legendary breeder Jud Little, his estate elected to disperse the Quarter…

Shelby McCameyPhoto by James Phifer, Rodeobum.com Kristen M. White Yellow Felt SoulMcCamey Brings Attention to Depression and Suicide Prevention All the pieces have fallen – one by one – into place…

Click Here ToView Full Results Barrel Racing first round results announced in PRCA/Cowboy Channel Digital Rodeo The PRCA has taken the sport of rodeo digital. With the COVID-19 pandemic forcing the…

2020 Calgary Stampede Cancelled 2020 Calgary Stampede Cancelled We are extremely sad to announce that we are unable to host the 2020 Calgary Stampede. While this is a difficult announcement to share,…

Italy SheehanPhoto by Bob Click By Joe Kusek Sheehan on the Front Lines of COVID-19 Italy Sheehan had more than just her early 2020 rodeo season taken away. She had a personal milestone pulled out…

Martha JoseyProRodeo Hall of Fame Inductee By Ann Bleiker 2020 ProRodeo Hall of Fame Class Announced COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - The 2020 ProRodeo Hall of Fame inductees were announced on Monday, April…

Magna, Utah By Joe Kusek Shake, Rattle and Roll — Earthquakes Hit Utah and Idaho Amid COVID-19 With the world at a virtual standstill because of the COVID-19 pandemic, those living in the western…

4/6/20 ALL MEMBERS & COLLEAGUES COVID-19 – BUSINESS UPDATE Dear WPRA Members, As you know, we are living through unprecedented times with the COVID-19 pandemic upon us. Yes, it is affecting all of us…

3/26/20 The Women’s Professional Rodeo Association must comply with the Colorado Governor’s mandate effective Thursday, March, 26, 2020. Only critical businesses can be open at this time. With this…

3/19/20Editor's Note: The information enclosed in this release is courtesy of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) for media use. However, if you reprint any of the following information…

3/13/20Dear WPRA Membership, The Women’s Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA) is sensitive to the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), especially with the recent positive cases identified in the…

Lacinda Rose Photo Courtesy: RodeoHouston By Ann Bleiker Rose Continues Great Lakes Circuit Dominance at RodeoHouston Houston, Texas - The Great Lakes Circuit is putting on quite a show in the Lone…

Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi By Ann Bleiker Pozzi Tonozzi Riding Wave of Momentum Early in 2020, Wins San Antonio SAN ANTONIO—Two-time world champion Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi has been riding a wave of…

By WPRA Office As you know, the results of the 2020 nomination process were posted on the WPRA website on January 27, 2020. The names posted reflect those members that chose to accept nomination and…

The New Dickies ArenaIn Fort Worth By Ann Bleiker Bahe Crowned Inaugural Breakaway Champion in Fort Worth, Lockwood Wins Back-To-Back Titles Fort Worth, Texas—After seven brackets of competition, one…

By WPRA Office WPRA Members,Results from the Nomination process are tallied. The following members will be advancing on to their respective election ballot: Badlands CircuitKaylee Gallino California…

Carly Taylor Photo By: Ric Andersen By Bonnie Wheatley Carly Taylor and Diva Deniro Dominate in Denver Denver, Colorado—One of the pre-eminent annual winter rodeos closed out 16 days of action when…

The WPRA Board of Directors is happy to announce that barrel racing will be part of the 2020 PRCA ProRodeo Tour program. The Board approved the Tour based on thoughts that many of you provided last…

By WPRA Office WPRA Members, 2020 is an election year for Badlands, California, Great Lakes, Prairie and Turquoise Circuits along with the Roping Division. Below are key dates to keep in mind during…

The WPRA Pro Elite Sire Inventive (PESI) is looking to hire a program manager to promote, build stallion owner and breeder relationships and grow the program. PESI Manager Job Qualifications…

By WPRA Office As previously reported, the WPRA Board is very excited about this historic opportunity to include breakaway roping as a 2nd WPRA event that we sanction at PRCA rodeos. In a recent…

By WPRA Office This is an exciting time for Breakaway Roping and details will be evolving as we move forward in the season. With that in mind, here is some important information. The WPRA has…

2019 Roping World Champions By Ann Bleiker Roping World Champions Crowned at WPRA World Finals WACO, TEXAS – The 2019 WPRA Roping Season officially came to an end on Saturday night, Oct. 26, at the…

Carly Taylor 2019 WPRARookie of the Year Photo By:Jackie Jensen By Kristen M. White WPRA Rookie of the Year—Taylor Top Rookie in 2019 With a year of professional rodeo under her belt – and a shiny…

Dona Kay Rule PHOTO BYKenneth Springer By Ted Harbin Horse of the Year — High Valor Voted Top Barrel Horse of the Year It’s been a couple of years, but Dona Kay Rule can point directly at the time…

Photo By:Phil Doyle By Ann Bleiker WPRA Announces 2019 Justin Best Footing Award Winners COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. - Every year since the early 1990s the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association and…

Doug Mathis WPRA Announcer of the Year By Ann Bleiker WPRA Announces 2019 Committee and Contract Awards COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. - The WPRA is pleased to announce their contract award winners that…

Tillar Murray PHOTO BY James PhiferRodeobum.com By Ann Bleiker Arena Record Caps Off 2019 WPRA World Finals WACO, TEXAS —The 2019 WPRA World Finals came to an electric finish with Wrangler NFR…

Kelsie Chace PHOTO BY James Phifer By Ann Bleiker Strike it Rich in Waco at the WPRA World Finals The 2019 WPRA World Finals gets underway this weekend at the Extraco Center in Waco, Texas.…

Dona Kay Rule PHOTO BY Kirt Steinke By Ann Bleiker 2019 AQHA/WPRA Horse of the Year After winning the Caldwell (Idaho) Night Rodeo in August, Dona Kay Rule said it had been a blessed season and the…

Lari Dee Guy PHOTO BY James Phifer By Ted Harbin Lari Dee Guy Inspires with Speech in Stephenville, Texas Last week, roping legend, Lari Dee Guy spoke in front of the Cowboy Capital ProRodeo…

Cheyenne Allan PHOTO BY Bob Click By Ted Harbin Allan Defends Title in Pendleton Pendleton, Oregon —The Pendleton Round-Up isn’t Cheyenne Allan’s hometown rodeo, but it’s close. Only 95 road miles –…

Ivy Conrado PHOTO BY Billie Jean Duff By Jolee Jordan - Revised version Conrado Takes Chance in the Mud, Comes Out Champion in Puyallup Puyallup, Washington—When it comes to titles at major stops…

Destri Devenport PHOTO BY Kent Soule By Jolee Jordan Devenport Dominates in Ellensburg, Potter Wins Breakaway Roping Ellensburg, Washington—The annual Ellensburg Labor Day rodeo has been friendly to…

Cheyenne Wimberley PHOTO BY Bill Lawless By Jolee Jordan Winning Weekend for Wimberley Kennewick, Washington—If the rodeo year is compared to a long distance race, the final weeks of the regular…

Lari Dee Guy and Whitney DeSalvo PHOTO BY Ric Andersen By Jolee Jordan Profitable Weekend for WPRA Ropers at the Spoke Little Rock, Arkansas—Legend has it that Arkansas’s richest roping began as an…

Sheridan, WY Payout Update - Revised 8/20/19 - The Board reviewed again the payout for the 2019 Sheridan, WY rodeo. They confirmed their use of rule 10.9, which explains how to apply the day money…

Cindy Smith PHOTO BY Peggy Gander By Ted Harbin Smith Wins Her Hometown Rodeo in Lovington Over the last 40 years, Cindy Smith has made dozens of runs inside Jake McClure Arena, but her best was last…

Wrangler Network Tour Message Attention WPRA Members: As the season is winding down there are still opportunities to gain valuable Tour points on the Wrangler Network Tour and share in a piece of the…

Wrangler Network Tour Message - Updated October 2, 2019 Attention WPRA Members: The Women’s Professional Rodeo Association in partnership with Wrangler® will award bonus checks at the conclusion of…

Michelle Darling PHOTO BY Jim Svobada By Jolee Jordan and Ann Bleiker Darling Tops in Kansas Dodge City, Kansas—If there is any team in ProRodeo that probably doesn’t ever want to get the heck out of…

Sammy Thurman Brackenbury, Florence Youreeand Jimmie Munroe PHOTO BY Kenneth Springer By the WPRA and PRCA ProRodeo Hall of Fame Welcomes 2019 Class Forty years ago the doors were opened to the…

Nellie Miller and Shali Lord PHOTO BY Dan Hubbell By Jolee Jordan and Ann Bleiker Miller and Lord Finish in a Tie at Cheyenne Cheyenne, Wyoming—There was nothing but sunny skies on Sunday in Cheyenne…

Farewell to the Father of Sports Medicine, Dr. J. Pat Evans 7/26/19 - Deeply respected and loved by his family, friends and the thousands of athletes whose lives he touched, Dr. J. Pat Evans passed…

Sheridan, WY Payout Update 7/18/19 - Due to severe weather and the large scale cancellation of slack, in order to deal with this exception circumstance which evolved over several days, the payout for…

Lisa Lockhart PHOTO BY Billie Jean Duff By Jolee Jordan Lockhart Electrifies the Crowd to Win Calgary Calgary, Alberta—It’s a fairly amazing hourly rate if you figure out that the difference in pay…

Emily Miller PHOTO BY Covy Moore By Ann Bleiker Miller Top Barrel Racer Over the Fourth of July In 2017, Emily Miller of Weatherford, Okla., barely missed making the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo…

Message from the WPRA July 7, 2019 Recently, we have been informed of a communication that is circulating within our professional rodeo community. First and foremost, this is not an official form of…

Ivy Hurst PHOTO BY Fernando Sam-Sin By Jolee Jordan Hurst Makes Headlines with First Reno Title Reno, Nevada—Winning a set of silver spurs that say Reno Rodeo Champion Barrel Racer is a bucket list…

Hailey Kinsel PHOTO BY Phillip Kitts By Jolee Jordan The Show Must Go On Fort Smith, Arkansas—Perhaps the best description of conditions surrounding the 86th running of the Old Fort Days Rodeo was…

Tracy Nowlin PHOTO BY Jolee Jordan By Jolee Jordan Will Rogers Stampede — High Praise for Committee Claremore, Oklahoma—As the summer run looms for rodeo contestants, most expect challenges in their…

Darby Fox PHOTO BY Jackie Jensen By Jolee Jordan Fox Finishes First at Las Vegas Days Rodeo Las Vegas, Nevada—Sometimes when it feels like life—or rodeo life—has thrown a roadblock into your path,…

Mary Ellen “Dude” Barton Obituary, May 11, 2019 Mary Ellen “Dude” Barton, 95, made her last ride on earth on May 10, 2019, in Matador, Texas. A life-long farmer and rancher who lived on the North…

Sherry Cervi Accident Update I was in a horse accident Saturday night. As I was leading young horses across a pasture on foot, we were ambushed by another loose horse. It knocked me down and I was…

Nellie Miller PHOTO BY Sam-Sin Photography By Jolee Jordan Miller Makes History at Hometown Rodeo Red Bluff, California—It’s been nearly a century since the Red Bluff Round-Up Association formed with…

2019 ProRodeo Hall of Fame Class Announced By Ann Bleiker COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - The 2019 ProRodeo Hall of Fame inductees were announced on Monday, April 22 and will mark the 41st annual…

2018 ProRodeo Hall of Fame Class Announced By Ann Bleiker COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - The 2018 ProRodeo Hall of Fame inductees were announced on Tuesday, April 17 and will mark the 40th annual…

WPRA Announces 2019 Wrangler Network Tour By Ann Bleiker The Women’s Professional Rodeo Association in partnership with Wrangler® is excited to announce the first ever Wrangler Network Tour for 2019.…

Megan Champion PHOTO BY Dan Hubbell By Jolee Jordan Rookie Megan Champion Tops in Oakdale Oakdale, California—Put most simply . . . Katy loves Oakdale. Katy is the little sorrel bombshell who is…

ABC RodeoLubbock, Texas By Jolee Jordan Harmon Tops in Lubbock Lubbock, Texas—Every March the nation’s college basketball fans are gripped with “March Madness,” the name given to the NCAA’s National…

Emily Miller PHOTO BY Kirt Steinke By Jolee Jordan Miller Makes It Happen in Austin Austin, Texas—Which elements lead to success in professional barrel racing? It’s a complicated recipe to be sure. A…

Lisa Lockhart PHOTO BY James Phifer By Jolee Jordan Deserving Champ Lockhart Wins RNCFR For First Time in Storied Career Kissimmee, Florida—At this point, there are very few things missing from Lisa…

Nellie Miller PHOTO COURTESY By Jolee Jordan Déjà Vu at RodeoHouston for Miller Houston, Texas—One year ago, Nellie Miller stood inside NRG Stadium accepting her first RodeoHouston Championship…

Hailey Kinsel PHOTO BY Greg Westfall By Jolee Jordan Lone Star Standout — Kinsel Keeps on Winning San Antonio, Texas—There really is something special about Hailey Kinsel and her golden mare Sister.…

Jill Tanner PHOTO BY Ric Andersen By Jolee Jordan Tanner Takes the Title in San Angelo San Angelo, Texas—Squeezing in a little barrel racing in between running a successful business and chasing a…

Hailey Kinsel PHOTO BY James Phifer By Jolee Jordan Kinsel Building Her Dynasty with Fort Worth Title Fort Worth, Texas—The tale in Cowtown on Saturday night, February 9 was one of two dynasties—one…

Jennifer Sharp PHOTO BY Greg Westfall By Jolee Jordan Sharp Edges the Field to Win Denver Denver, Colorado—Since 1931 professional cowboys and cowgirls have been vying for championship titles at the…

Kylar Terlip PHOTO BY Dudley Barker By Jolee Jordan Terlip Off To Hot Start in 2019 Lafayette, Louisiana—Some competitors spend years looking for their first win as a professional. Kylar Terlip…

Cheyenne Allan PHOTO BY Bill Lawless By Ann Bleiker Final Qualifiers Punch Tickets to RNCFR The final three North American 2018 RAM Circuit Finals Rodeos wrapped up over the weekend and now 24 barrel…

Callahan Crossley PHOTO BY Billie Jean Duff By Jolee Jordan Crossley Captures Her First Canadian Championship Red Deer, Alberta—Championship seasons owe their genesis to a couple of different paths.…

Jackie Crawford PHOTO BY James Phifer By Jolee Jordan WPRA Crowns World Champions in Waco Waco, Texas—The Women’s Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA) has been celebrating its 70th year of promoting…

Ivy Conrado View Bio PHOTO BY James Phifer By Jolee Jordan Conrado Cashes in at Final All American in Waco Waco, Texas—The All American ProRodeo Series Finals wrapped up its final weekend of rodeo…

Kylie Weast PHOTO BY James Phifer By Jolee Jordan Weast Finds Way to Winner’s Circle in Waco Waco, Texas—It’s no surprise that momentum earned during the regular season carries straight over to the…

Taci Bettis View Bio PHOTO BY James Phifer By Jolee Jordan Bettis Back in Action on Smash at All American Finals Waco, Texas—Exactly one year ago, Taci Bettis finished off her first season in…

Thomas & Mack Center By Jolee Jordan 2018 Regular Season Comes to a Close in Dramatic Fashion Colorado Springs, Colorado—As the sun set on Sunday night September 30, there was nothing more to do for…

RFD-TV's The American Breakaway Roping to be Co-Approved by the Women's Professional Rodeo Association (NASHVILLE, TENN. – SEPT. 24, 2018) - RFD-TV’s THE AMERICAN will become a two-day event in 2019…

Cheyenne Allan PHOTO BY Bob Click By Jolee Jordan Allan Adds Pendleton Title to Resume Pendleton, Oregon—The ladies of the WPRA have a relatively short history at the Pendleton Round-Up when compared…

Jimmie Smith PHOTO BY Kent Soule By Jolee Jordan Smith Shakes up Rookie Race With Biggest Career Win in Puyallup Puyallup, Washington—For three rounds, the barrel race at the half million dollar…

Tracy Nowlin PHOTO BY Dan Hubbell By Jolee Jordan Nowlin Nets Big Money Over Labor Day Weekend Ellensburg, Washington—In any race, the competitor with the best kick—that is the fastest sprint at the…

Carly Richardson View Bio PHOTO BY Bill Lawless By Jolee Jordan Richardson Riding the Bubble Has Key Win in Kennewick Kennewick, Washington—If the final month of the regular season is a pressure…

Stevi Hillman View Bio PHOTO BY Kirt Steinke By Jolee Jordan Hillman Wins Back-To-Back Titles in Caldwell Caldwell, Idaho—Repeating as champion at any major rodeo on the schedule is a massive feat…

Gearing Up for the WPRA World Finals October 18th-21st is shaping up to be a weekend WPRA members do not want to miss. The WPRA World Finals is returning to Waco, Texas, to crown World Champions in…

June Holeman June Holeman On Friday, August 3 the barrel racing world lost a great individual when 75-year old June Holeman passed away. Holeman of Arcadia, Neb., showed the barrel racing and rodeo…

PRCA photos by James Phifer ProRodeo Hall of Fame Announces 2018 Induction Class COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - The rodeo world recognized its royalty Saturday, as the ProRodeo Hall of Fame opened its…

Nellie Miller View Bio PHOTO BY Eva Scofield By Jolee Jordan Miller and Sister Raced to Title in Cheyenne Despite a Hail Storm Cheyenne, Wyoming—It all began about six months ago under the hot lights…

Wrangler teams up with Cattlemen’s Days Tough Enough to Wear Pink™ to raise more than $2.7 million Colorado breast cancer nonprofit—the #1 PRCA rodeo fundraiser—adds $360,000 in support of breast…

Tammy Fischer View Bio PHOTO BY Bob Click By Ann Bleiker Fischer Top Barrel Racer Over the Fourth of July COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – While the official figures for the 2018 Fourth of July run wasn’t…

Sherry Cervi View Bio National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame Inductees The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame – the only museum in the world dedicated to honoring women of past and present…

Equine Wellness Resources Rodeo is a demanding sport and the WPRA along with it’s partners want to supply you with information to help you keep your athlete healthy. February 2020 – Infectious…

Alert-Rodeo Results Delayed With the rodeo season at its peak and a delay in receiving rodeo results, a few rodeos will have a delay in their payout.The WPRA office will have Folsom, CA pay out…

Marlene McRae By Jolee Jordan McRae to Receive Calgary Stampede’s Pioneers of the Rodeo Award Calgary, Alberta Canada—Perhaps no place holds as much significance to the Cowgirl Hall of Fame career of…

Nellie Miller View Bio PHOTO BY Kenneth Springer By Jolee Jordan Miller Defends Title in Reno Reno, Nevada—6/25/18—Sister is special. Everyone in ProRodeo already knew that Nellie Miller’s blue roan…

Italy Sheehan PHOTO BY Kirt Steinke By Jolee Jordan Sheehan Has Successful Weekend Aboard Puma Union, Oregon—The old adage is you get by with a little help from your friends but for Idaho cowgirl…

Randi Buchanan PHOTO BY Kent Kerschner By Jolee Jordan Buchanan Best in Bennington Bennington, Kansas—The rookie road can get a bit weary as competitors learn the ropes of the road, face down…

Jane MayoandV's Sandy By Jolee Jordan Special Feature: WPRA Celebrating 70 Years Impact of Barrel Horse Bloodlines in the WPRA At the conclusion of the 2017 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, when…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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:…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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)…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 -…

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…

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"…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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)…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.)…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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)…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…