Erin Johnson

Johnson and Lord Lead the Way for the Mountain States Circuit at the base of Pikes Peak

By Ted Harbin

For the first time since the inception of the ProRodeo circuit system in 1975 and the National Circuit Finals Rodeo in 1987, a breakaway roper will be crowned national champion. The NFR Open, formerly known as the Ram National Circuit Finals Rodeo, kicks off at the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo – July 13-16.

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Erin Johnson

Shali Lord

Profitable Weekend for WPRA Members Stateside and North of the Border

Jul 13, 2025

Nominations for Outstanding Committee Woman of the YearRODEO NEWS Profitable Weekend for WPRA Members Stateside and North of the Border By Ann Bleiker Photos Courtesy Calgary Stampede and Brian Gauck There could not have been a better time of the year for 2023 WPRA...

Estes Park Adds Breakaway For First Time, Thompson Gets the Win

Jul 12, 2025

Nominations for Outstanding Committee Woman of the Year RODEO NEWS Estes Park Adds Breakaway for First Time, Thompson Gets the Win By Ted Harbin Photos by Phillip Kitts Martha Angelone sat astride her horse and watched intently. She then exposed the kind of smile a...

Johnson Having Fun Cashing Checks Over Fourth of July

Jul 9, 2025

Nominations for Outstanding Committee Woman of the Year RODEO NEWS Johnson Having Fun Cashing Checks Over Fourth of July By Ann Bleiker Photos by Amanda Dilworth and Jackie Jensen When you have been roping as long as WPRA breakaway roper Erin Johnson has sometimes it...

McLeod Sprague Tops Barrel Racing Leaderboard for Cowboy Christmas

Jul 7, 2025

Nominations for Outstanding Committee Woman of the YearRODEO NEWS McLeod-Sprague Tops Barrel Racing Leaderboard for Cowboy Christmas By Ann Bleiker Photos by Hailey Rae, Bill Lawless, Josh Homer and David Thomas WPRA barrel racer Megan McLeod-Sprague has been in the...

Back-to-Back Champs in Reno – Munsell, Kinsel defend titles

Jun 30, 2025

Nominations for Outstanding Committee Woman of the YearRODEO NEWS Back-to-Back Champs in Reno - Munsell, Kinsel defend titles By Ann Bleiker Photos by Click Thompson and LARA ST JACQUES (COURTESY rENO rODEO) With a payout of over $750,000, the Reno Rodeo is a must...

Wimberly Wins Barrel Racing Title at Historic Rodeo Bowl in Big Spring

Jun 25, 2025

Nominations for Outstanding Committee Woman of the YearRODEO NEWS Wimberly Wins Barrel Racing Title at Historic Rodeo Bowl in Big Spring By Ted Harbin Photos by Robby Freeman There’s something about the desert climate that is attractive to Shayna Wimberly. She was...