Choosin Texas -

WPRA World Finals in Waco this November - Entries Now Open

WPRA members looking to get a headstart on the 2027 rodeo season and those looking to add a WPRA World Title to their name should be choosin’ Texas come November for the 2026 WPRA World Finals presented by Nutrena. Scheduled for November 12-15 at Extraco Event Center in Waco, Texas, the event will feature opportunities for the entire WPRA Membership from barrels to all the roping disciplines to the futurity and derby division.

Are your goals for 2027 to fill your permit, or maybe to get into limited entry rodeos like San Antonio and Fort Worth or have you always dreamed of competing at RodeoHouston, then you don’t want to miss this opportunity to try to check a few of these off your bucket list before Christmas.

Entries will close on October 29. To compete in the WPRA races one must be either a 2026 or 2027 WPRA Member. New in 2026 is that both the Pro Rodeo Barrel Race and Pro Rodeo Breakaway will have $15,000 added with all money won counting towards 2027 Pro Rodeo World Standings and for the first time both are open to card and permit holders.

While the focus of the weekend is to honor, recognize and crown the WPRA world champions in team roping (heading and heeling), tie-down roping, all-around, and futurity/derby it is also an opportunity for WPRA members embarking on a run for the NFR to get a jump start on the season. 

Nutrena Horse of the Year Awards presented by AQHA

While most awards in rodeo are reserved for the human athlete, there is one that is solely based on the equine athlete’s accomplishments and what makes it even more special is that it is voted on by the top 25 WPRA members in each discipline. That award is the Nutrena Horse of the Year Award presented by AQHA.

Each year the horsepower gets stronger and stronger continuing to make this a very prestigious honor for horse and owner alike. Taking top honors in 2026 were new winners in both the barrel racing and breakaway roping.

Convenient Online WPRA Membership Renewal Now Available



We’re excited to introduce a new membership renewal option for the 2027 season! Eligible members can now conveniently renew their 2027 memberships online through their WPRA member portal.

Eligible Membership Types for Online Renewal

Returning members with the following membership types may complete their renewal online:

• Pro Card to Pro Card (prefixes W or B)
• Rookie Card to Pro Card
• Roping Card (prefix A)
• Roping Rookie Card to Roping Card
• Gold Card Renewal

Membership Types Not Eligible for Online Renewal

If you are a new member or your membership involves one of the following card type changes, you will not be eligible to renew online. Please complete and submit the appropriate PDF membership form via email. Please click on the following link for the WPRA Membership Forms.

• Permits with less than $1,000 in earnings
• Permit to Rookie - Won $1,000 filling your Permit
• Pro Card to Gold Card

If you have an eligible membership type, please follow the steps below to renew your membership online today.

1. Login to the WPRA Membership Portal

Log in to your Membership Portal using your username and password.

2. Locate the Membership Renewal

From the left-hand sidebar, select “Renew Membership.”

Pathway to RodeoHouston 2027

Have you always dreamed of competing at RodeoHouston? If that answer is a yes then let us give you some pathways to having that dream come true in 2027! Please note an additional qualifying rodeo has been added - Pasadena, Texas.

• Past (2) RODEOHOUSTON Super Series Champions (2025 & 2026)
• One spot determined by HLSR Management
• Top 30 in final 2026 WPRA ProRodeo World Standings
• Qualify via one of three qualifying rodeos for Houston -Pasadena, Hempstead and Rosenberg, TX - highest placing individual not already qualified.
• No. 1 in 2027 official standings (excluding circuit finals money) as of Dec. 1, 2026 (barrel racing)- Top 2 in those respective standings for breakaway roping. Keep in mind WPRA World Finals money counts towards these standings.
• No. 1 of the published 2026 WPRA Tour Standings not already qualified - barrel racing only
• Top 2 average finishers for the WPRA World Finals ProRodeo race not already qualified (barrel racing) and top two average finishers in WPRA World Finals ProRodeo Breakaway Roping - Nov. 12-15 in Waco.
• Any remaining or open positions will be filled from published 2026 official world standings

Rule Spotlight

10.4.1.6. Contestants must notify Procom of turnout and release information no later than five (5) hours prior to the scheduled performance or slack time.

Example: An 8 am slack the deadline would be 3 am. 

Please note that the 2027 official rule book is now uploaded on the WPRA website. 

Reunions abound in Las Vegas during the NFR

There is no shortage of reunions to attend while in Las Vegas during the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo.

The first one - Elite NFR Barrel Racing Reunion - is being put together by former NFR barrel racer Colette Baier on Monday, Dec. 7 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Si Redd Room at the Thomas and Mack. This exclusive reunion celebrates the legacy, grit and sisterhood of the NFR's elite barrel racers. Come for the stories, memories and a gathering of champions. Cost is $35 which covers the food. Contact Colette Graves Baier at 580-401-0509 for more information.

The second - Gold Card Reunion - is set for Thursday, December 10 also at the Si Redd Room at the Thomas and Mack put on by the PRCA Gold Card Reunion committee. This year they will be honoring Billy Etbuaer. Must be a gold card member to attend.

The third one - World of Rodeo Reunion & Gold Card Gathering - is set for Friday, December 11 at The Orleans Hotel & Casino from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This one is put on by Larry Jordan. Reunion tickets are $85 per person or a table of 10 for $850. Contact Debbie Allmon at 254-744-4149 for tickets.

Special hotel rates at the Orleans Hotel and Casino are available if booked by November 6.

• $55 + Tax per night Sunday-Thursday
• $115 + Tax per night Friday & Saturday
• Resort fee $36.99
• Use code GCRK26C. Call (800) 675-3267 to book.

Gearing Up for 2026 Circuit Finals

With the end of the rodeo season we now enter Circuit Finals season. We wanted to remind those eligible about entering their Circuit Finals with hopes of advancing to the NFR Open. You must enter to have a chance to compete.

Click below on respective button to learn more on entries and ground rules.

Get Your Tickets Today

The Wrangler WPRA National Breakaway Finals tickets are now on sale at Ticketmaster. Do not miss your opportunity to watch the best Breakaway Ropers in professional rodeo battle it out for the title of World Champion Breakaway Roper December 18th and 19th at the newly renovated Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, TX.