WPRA Member Reminder: Social Media Conduct & Communication of Concerns

As a reminder to all members of the Women's Professional Rodeo Association, our collective reputation is shaped not only in the arena, but also in how we represent ourselves online. Social media remains a powerful tool for connection, promotion, and celebration of our sport—but it also requires thoughtful and respectful use.

We ask all members to be mindful that posts, comments, and shared content can reflect on the WPRA, fellow competitors, committees, sponsors, and the broader rodeo community. Professionalism, respect, and sportsmanship should guide all online interactions. Once posted, content can be widely shared and difficult to retract. While concerns are a normal part of any competitive association, public forums are not the appropriate channel for addressing them.

Use proper channels for concerns

If you have questions, or concerns, please do not use social media as the first point of contact. Instead:

• Contact the WPRA Office directly. (719) 447-4627 or contact@wpra.com
• Reach out to your elected directors. Contact information is available at: https://wpra.com/about-the-wpra/#board

Allow the process to work

Many concerns can be resolved quickly when directed through the appropriate channels. Please allow WPRA staff and directors the time to address and work through your concerns.

We appreciate each member’s commitment to representing the WPRA with integrity both inside and outside of competition. Your professionalism helps strengthen our organization and supports the continued growth of women’s rodeo.

NFR Open Entries Open June 9

The NFR Open at the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo is where the top professional rodeo cowboys and cowgirls in the U.S., Canada and Mexico compete to be named PRCA/WPRA Circuit Champions. There's bragging rights in play and mega prize money to win. All action will take place July 14-18 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Congratulations to those listed below on punching their ticket to this championship event. As a reminder you must enter the NFR Open to be eligible to compete - please reference ground rules on procedure. Entries will open on June 9 and close on June 10.

Barrel Racing

Badlands: Lisa Lockhart (year-end)/Molly Otto (avg)

California: Hayle Gibson-Stillwell (year-end)/Ann McGilchrist (avg)

Columbia River: Megan McLeod Sprague (year-end)/Hailey Garrison (avg)

First Frontier: Willie Horzepa (year-end & avg)/Karissa Landis (2nd year-end)

Great Lakes: Austyn Tobey (year-end & avg)/Kristen Meyer (2nd year-end)

Maple Leaf: Jayden Wilson (year-end)/Blake Molle (avg)

Montana: Ashley Day (year-end)/Taylor Gardner (avg)

Mountain States: Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi (year-end)/Karson Bradley Berger (avg)

Prairie: Emily Beisel (year-end)/Kara Kreder (avg)

Southeastern: Margo Crowther (year-end & avg)/Kristen Hanchey (2nd year-end)

Texas: Alyssa Urbanek-Wade (year-end)/Jordan Driver (avg)

Turquoise: Katelyn Scott (year-end & avg)/Tara Seaton (2nd year-end)

Wilderness: Carlee Otero (year-end)/Caitlyn White (avg)

Breakaway Roping

Badlands: Sloan Anderson (year-end)/Taylor Engesser (avg)

California: Suzanne Williams (year-end & avg)/Kaitlyn Anderson (2nd year-end)

Columbia River: Bailey Patterson (year-end)/Millie Greenwood (avg)

First Frontier: Georgia Warner (year-end & avg)/Emily Fabian (2nd year-end)

Great Lakes: Alli Masters (year-end)/Clare Burcalow (avg)

Maple Leaf: Bradi Whiteside (year-end)/Jenna Dallyn (avg)

Montana: Joey Williams (year-end & avg)/Jacey Fortier (2nd year-end)

Mountain States: Haiden Thompson (year-end)/Taya McAdow (avg)

Prairie: Taylor Munsell (year-end)/Jenna Adams (avg)

Southeastern: Tiffany Schieck (year-end)/Ashten Denney (avg)

Texas: Martha Angelone (year-end & avg)/Britta Strain (2nd year-end)

Turquoise: Justin Doka (year-end & avg)/Macy Young (2nd year-end)

Wilderness: Braylee Shepherd (year-end)/Carly Bedke (avg)          

4 Badlands Circuit Rodeos Selected as Qualifying Rodeos for North Dakota Rough Rider Cup in Mandan - September 18-20

The North Dakota Rough Rider Cup in Mandan, North Dakota the end of September will be limited to 36 in barrels and breakaway. The top 32 from the 2026 WPRA World Standings 7 days prior to entries open will earn a spot with the remaining 4 entries coming from the winners of the following 4 predetermined qualifying rodeos.

The 2026 Qualifying Rodeos Are:

• Mandan, ND – July 2-4 - entries open May 29
• Deadwood, SD – July 19-25
• Aberdeen, SD - August 10-11
• Rapid City, SD – August - exact dates TBA

Click the buttons below to go directly to the rodeo listing on the WPRA website.

Road to 2027 Utah Days of '47 Rodeo - Salt Lake City

It is never too early to start planning ahead for next year's rodeo run.

The Utah Days of '47 Rodeo in Salt Lake City takes place the third week of July during what is known as Pioneer Week in Utah. With it being a limited entry rodeo it has been determined the following Utah Rodeos that will serve as qualifiers for the 2027 edition of the Utah Days of '47 Rodeo.

The champion contestant at each of these rodeos in 2026 will earn a spot in 2027. Any ties will be broken by taking the contestant with the most money won in the year-end 2026WPRA ProRodeo World Standings.

UPCOMING

May 29-31 - Moab, UT (barrels only) - Entries Closed

June 11-13 - Eagle Mountain, UT (barrels and breakaway) - Entries Closed

June 11-13 - Monticello, UT (barrels only) - Entries Closed

June 26-27 - Delta, UT (barrels and breakaway)

June 24-27 - Lehi, UT (barrels only)

Aug 5-8 - Logan, UT (breakaway only)

Sept. 4-5 - Manila, UT (barrels and breakaway)

Rodeo listing for each below - simply click on button to be taken direct to rodeo listing on wpra.com

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Rule Spotlight

Conflict at Rodeo's adding $3,000 or more

10.3.5.6. Making the Finals or Semi-Finals — Anyone making the finals or semi-finals at a rodeo that conflicts with another rodeo that has a committee purse of $3,000 or more will be moved forward at the conflicting rodeo to the first available position, where possible, provided the contestant notifies the Central Entry Office (Procom) of the conflicting rodeo no later than the turnout deadline for their originally scheduled performance. If there are no available positions for the contestant to move forward, the contestant will not be moved. Turnout fines for the conflicting rodeo will be waived provided the contestant notifies the WPRA Office by Tuesday at 3:00pm MT following the end of the rodeo. Contestants will run last in all go-rounds in which she is moved due to conflict, provided the contestant does not create the conflict through a trade. In barrel racing, if a WPRA member is moved because of a conflict due to qualifying for a finals or semi-finals, they go to the bottom of the ground with no drag. In the event of subsequent go-rounds, if contestant is moved for only one go, she will run last in that go and then back to her original drawn position in other go(s). If she is moved due to conflict for all goes, she will run last in all goes. In breakaway roping, if a WPRA member is moved because of a conflict due to qualifying for a finals or semi-finals, they will go to the top of the order of competition but will draw last for cattle. End of go-rounds shall not interfere with moving contestant per this rule. In a back-to-back situation, you will be moved to the next available SET, meaning you will run your first go first and your second go second. 10.3.5.6.1. Turning Out of Finals If Moved or Drawn Out of Conflicting Rodeo. If a contestant is moved at a conflicting rodeo in accordance with Rule 10.3.5.6 or is drawn out of a conflicting rodeo in accordance with Rule 10.4.1.11.1, and that contestant turns out of the finals which had created the conflict, that contestant shall be subject to a $500 fine.

10.4.1.11. Conflicts 10.4.1.11.1. Conflict Due to Qualification for Progressive Go-Rounds, Semi-Finals, or Finals. A contestant who qualifies for a progressive go round, semi-finals, or finals, resulting in a conflict with another “official entry” rodeo at which she has not yet competed, may request that Procom draw her out of the conflicting rodeo. This notification must be no later than the turnout deadline of her scheduled competition at the conflicting rodeo. Contestant shall pay $5 draw out charge. 

Road to Cheyenne

The ground rules for the 2026 Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo are now posted on the WPRA website (link below). Entries will open June 15 for those that have qualified.

As previously communicated the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo is changing their format in 2026 resulting in the WPRA selecting nine rodeos across the United States to serve as qualifiers.

The remaining WPRA qualifying rodeos from across the United States are. Please note all entries are closed for these events:

• Home of the Navajo PRCA Rodeo in Window Rock, Arizona - May 29-31
• Eastern Oregon Livestock Show in Union, Oregon - June 12-14
• Buffalo Bill Rodeo in North Platte, Nebraska - June 17-20

Results: - unofficial pending audit

*ties will be broken based on approved grounds rules for Cheyenne

• Lakeside (CA) Rodeo - April 23-26 - Alyssa Urbanek-Wade (barrels); (tie) McKenzie Frizzel and Sadie Grant (breakaway roping)
• American Royal in Kansas City, Missouri - April 30-May 2 – Katie Chism (barrels); Lauren Hopkins (breakaway roping)
• Rodeo Killeen in Killeen, Texas - May 14-16 - Emma Parr (barrels); Maci Ray (breakaway roping)
• Bill Hoy Kiwanis Rodeo in Clarksville, Tennessee - May 14-16 - Barrel only - Ronda Casey (barrels)
• Ag Expo Pro Rodeo in Watford City, North Dakota - May 22-23 - Austin Tobey (barrels); Sierra Lee (breakaway roping)
• Colorado Stampede in Grand Junction, Colorado - May 22-24 - Brittany Fellows (barrels); Taya McAdow (breakaway roping)
• Will Rogers Stampede in Claremore, OK - May 22-24 - Breakaway qualifier only - Lari Dee Guy

Road to the 2027 Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo

Qualifying rodeos for the 2027 edition of Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo in both the barrel racing and breakaway roping can be found below.

The champion contestant (winner of the barrel race and breakaway roping) from these 7 Texas Circuit PRCA Rodeos in 2026 that enter will be accepted (drop down until filled):

Mark your calendars now to take advantage of this opportunity.

Gladewater, TX - June 11-13 - Entries closed

Weatherford, TX - June 10-13 - Entries closed

Cleburne, TX - June 10-13 - Entries closed

Wichita Falls, TX - August 21-22

Denton, TX - August 21-23

Results

Waxahachie, TX - March 26-28 - Keyla Costa (barrels), Delani Kay Beatty (breakaway)

Mineral Wells, TX - April 30-May 2 - Sissy Winn (barrels), Delani Kay Beatty (breakaway)