Contestants Traveling with Horses to Canada

Competitors planning to travel to Canada with horses should be aware of current import restrictions that may affect their travel plans. Please review your route and work closely with your veterinarian and any border or transportation professionals to ensure compliance with Canadian import requirements.

Competitors should make travel decisions based on the regulations currently in effect and continue to monitor CFIA updates for any changes that may impact entry into Canada.

Please note that all horses entering Canada must meet CFIA import requirements and these requirements may change with little notice. The CFIA requirements are being strictly enforced at the border, with no exceptions.



Additional updates will be shared as information becomes available.

2027 Rule Proposals Due June 30, 2026

Did you know you can stay up-to-date on proposed and approved 2027 Rule Proposals?

Simply click below and see what rule proposals have been submitted for 2027 and where each currently stand in the approval process.

Rule proposals for the 2027 WPRA Rulebook will be accepted through 6/30/2026

Rule proposals for the 2028 WPRA Rulebook will begin 7/1/2026

When submitting a rule proposal you must include:

1. Your name

2. Membership #

3. Indicate if your proposal is a new rule or cite an existing rule that you would like changed.

Rule proposals should be submitted by current WPRA members only. You will receive an email acknowledgement that your email proposal has been received.

To submit a rule proposal simply send your email to ruleproposals@wpra.com.

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:

• 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

**If the champion has already qualified through a preceding rodeo or qualifying standings, eligibility will drop down to the next highest-placed contestant until the position is filled.

• 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
• Home of the Navajo PRCA Rodeo in Window Rock, Arizona - May 29-31 - Makenzie McCuistion (barrels); Nicole Baggarley (breakaway roping)

WPRA National Breakaway Finals Contract Personnel

We are entering an exciting new chapter in women’s breakaway roping within professional rodeo. The Women's Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA) is now directly selecting and contracting personnel for the Wrangler WPRA National Breakaway Finals in Fort Worth, Texas, on Dec. 18 and 19.

If you are interested in joining our team for this prestigious event, please complete the application below.

Key Dates & Timeline

• Application Window: June 10 – July 31
• Selection Announcements: Mid-to-late September

Thank you for your interest in helping us power the only event in the world where professional breakaway ropers can claim the ultimate honor in rodeo: the title of World Champion Breakaway Roper^sm.

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

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) - Entries Closed

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

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

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

Results: - unofficial pending audit

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

Moab, UT (barrels only) - Jordynn Knight

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

Rule Spotlight

Trade Restrictions

10.6.1.6. Trade Restrictions: A contestant will not be allowed to enter another contestant or herself for the sole purpose of obtaining a position in a rodeo to be used later as a first go-round trade or to affect the placement of a rodeo by PROCOM. Any contestant in violation of this offense or any contestant who willingly permits her card number to be used for this purpose, may be subject to a $10,000 fine and a possible 30-day suspension.

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 closed
• Deadwood, SD – July 19-25 - Entries Open June 23
• 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.

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.