Road to Cheyenne - Update on Breakaway Qualifiers

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

The breakaway at the Will Rogers Stampede Pro Rodeo in Claremore, OK (May 22–24, 2026) will now serve as a 2026 Cheyenne Frontier Days qualifier, replacing the Bill Hoy Kiwanis Rodeo in Clarksville, TN (May 14-16, 2026). The Clarksville, TN Pro Rodeo will no longer serve as a breakaway Cheyenne qualifier.

Please note, this qualifier change applies to the breakaway event only.

Entries for Claremore, OK will open on Tuesday, April 28 at 10:30 AM MT.

The remaining qualifiers remain as previously reported.

The nine WPRA qualifying rodeos from across the United States are:

• Lakeside Rodeo in Lakeside, California - April 23-26 - Entries Closed
• American Royal in Kansas City, Missouri - April 30-May 2 - Entries Closed
• Rodeo Killeen in Killeen, Texas - May 14-16 - Entries Closed
• Bill Hoy Kiwanis Rodeo in Clarksville, Tennessee - May 14-16 - Barrel qualifier only
• Ag Expo Pro Rodeo in Watford City, North Dakota - May 22-23
• Colorado Stampede in Grand Junction, Colorado - May 22-24
• Will Rogers Stampede in Claremore, OK - May 22-24 - Breakaway qualifier only
• 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

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

New Rodeo Alert - Ridgeview Pro Rodeo - Driggs, ID

Ridgeview Pro Rodeo is proud to bring Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) and Women's Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA) competition to Driggs, Idaho, for the very first time - brought to you by Teton Ridge Ranch Foundation.

Set against the stunning western base of the Teton Ridge, the inaugural event represents more than just world-class rodeo. It's a celebration of community, a commitment to tradition, and a showcase of the very best in professional rodeo competition.

Limited to 60 in barrels and 50 in breakaway roping the event will boast $250,000 in added money ($25,000 per event).

Qualifications for barrels will be

• Top 15 from 2025 Pro Rodeo World Standings
• Top 24 from 2026 Pro Rodeo World Standings seven days prior to entry closing on May 12
• Top 2 from 2025 WPRA Tour Standings
• Top 7 from the 2025 Wilderness Circuit Standings
• Top 12 from the 2026 Wilderness Circuit Standings seven days prior to entry closing on May 12

Qualifications for breakaway roping will be:

• Top 18 from 2025 Pro Rodeo Breakaway World Standings
• Top 17 from 2026 Pro Rodeo Breakaway World Standings seven days prior to closing on May 12
• Top 8 from 2025 Wilderness Circuit Standings
• Top 7 from 2026 Wilderness Circuit standings seven days prior to closing on May 12

Dates are June 12-13, 2026. For more information visit the link below or www.ridgeviewprorodeo.com.

Attention Members - Paying Entry Fees

We understand that many of you still like to pay your entry fees through the rodeo secretary office. While that is currently an option, we strongly encourage if doing it this way that you get a receipt whether paying in cash or with a check for proof of payment.

An easier option is to actually pay using the member portal with two options

1. Pay at time of rodeo or no later than 3 p.m. MT on Tuesday following to avoid late fees or becoming ineligible
2. Adding credit to your member account. This is a simple way to stay ahead of deadlines. By keeping a balance on member portal account, you won’t have to worry about remembering to make payments before due dates—helping you avoid penalties and late fines.

Putting a credit on your member account

Any credit on your account can be applied by the WPRA Office as directed. You can choose to have it used for specific entry fees or fines, or have it automatically applied to any outstanding fees and fines as they arise. Simply include the payment instructions in the comments when processing the payment, and the WPRA Office will handle it accordingly. This gives you flexibility while ensuring your account stays current.

How to make a payment-

Steps:

In the portal you can make payments by using a Credit or Debit card or by using a credit currently on your account.

1.      From the menu, select “Account Balance”

a.      On this page you can add a credit to your account – for specific fees or to be used as a credit to pay for future fees/fines.

b.      You can also review your current fees and fines and pay for them on this page.

2.      From the dashboard, select “make a payment”.

a.      You can add fees/fines to your cart by clicking on the red arrow and then follow the portal prompts to finish your payment. 

When are payments due?

• Entry fees must be paid no later than Tuesday after the rodeo by 3 PM MT.
• Late payments will result in fines and penalties.
• All other fees/fines (turn out, release, hat fine etc.) are due in the office by the 20th of the following month. The WPRA office sends out statements on the 20th of each month for outstanding balances.
• Refer to rules 9.1.2.2., 9.2.4. and 10.5.4. in the WPRA Rule Book.

When will I see the entry fees in the portal?

Entry fees are entered into the system the Monday/Tuesday after the rodeo has ended.

Remember, you are able to add a credit on your account for the upcoming rodeo prior to them being applied (entry fees can be found on the rodeo listing at WPRA.com)

Pro Tips (important)

• Add credit early to avoid late fees
• If you’re unsure, call the office—they handle payment questions quickly.

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.

Mineral Wells, TX - April 30-May 2 - Entries Closed

Gladewater, TX - June 11-13

Weatherford, TX - June 10-13

Cleburne, TX - June 10-13

Wichita Falls, TX - August 21-22

Denton, TX - August 21-23

Results

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

Now available for the ladies: the all-new Circle Y Breakaway Saddle—purpose-built for today’s breakaway roper.

Designed in collaboration with women riders, this saddle features a narrower seat twist for improved balance and a reinforced tree that’s ready for the demands of competition, all built on Circle Y’s trusted bar design for proven fit.

Crafted in rich chestnut leather with subtle hand-tooled accents, it delivers both performance and style—plus a lighter weight for easier saddling.



A great fit for your horse and the support you need in the box—this is a saddle worth taking a look at.

Rule Spotlight

10.5.1. All entry fees not paid to Rodeo Secretary are to be received in the WPRA office by Tuesday 3:00pm MT following the end of the rodeo. Entry fees not paid in full by this time will be assessed a late fine and member is at risk of being made ineligible.

10.5.4.1. Contestants turning out of a rodeo must have entry fees paid in the WPRA office by 3:00 PM Mountain Time, Tuesday following the end of the rodeo.

Walk-Up Replacement Guidelines on WPRA.com

We have recently seen WPRA members asking on Facebook platforms about Walk-Up Replacements and we wanted to remind each and every one of you information and official guidelines on this are listed on wpra.com under the Office tab and WPRA Guidelines tab.

A few questions we have seen include:

How do walk-up replacements get placed by the secretary?

• If more than one position is being replaced within a performance, the order that each are replaced will be determined by random draw.

• If more contestants check in with the rodeo secretary than there are positions available, the contestants accepted first will be those that entered the rodeo and were drawn out due to qualification or an entry preference or parameter.

• A contestant who did not enter the rodeo, can also check in with the rodeo secretary prior to the walk-up deadline by presenting her current active WPRA membership card to the rodeo secretary.

• After all the open positions have been replaced by contestants who entered the rodeo and were drawn out due to qualification or an entry preference or parameter, any remaining open positions may be filled by current active WPRA contestants who did not enter the rodeo and who did check in with the rodeo secretary by the walk-up deadline.

• If more contestants check in than there are positions available, a random draw by the judges will determine which alternates will be accepted.

• Barrel replacements will be placed at the end of the draw and random drawn if more than one.

• Breakaway replacements will be placed in the open position and run in the position of the contestant that they are replacing and random drawn if more than one.

Can I specify a rodeo as an unofficial entry when I am a walk-up replacement?                        

• No, all walk-up replacements will be considered official entries.