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

Anita Ellis Returns to Win San Antonio; Hammons Moves to No. 1 in World Breakaway Standings

Mar 4, 2026

Nominations for Outstanding Committee Woman of the YearRODEO NEWS Anita Ellis Returns to Win San Antonio; Hammons Moves to No. 1 in World Breakaway Standings By Ann Bleiker Words really can’t fully describe the comeback of WPRA barrel racer Anita Ellis but rodeo fans...

Lockhart Becomes First WPRA Member Reach $4 Million in Career Earnings

Mar 2, 2026

Nominations for Outstanding Committee Woman of the YearRODEO NEWS Lockhart Becomes First WPRA Member Reach $4 Million in Career Earnings By Ann Bleiker Lisa Lockhart kicked off Women’s History Month by becoming the first WPRA member to surpass the $4 million mark in...

Texas Precious Metals Joins WPRA Corporate Partner Family

Feb 18, 2026

Nominations for Outstanding Committee Woman of the Year WPRA NEWS Texas Precious Metals Joins WPRA Corporate Partner Family COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO – The WPRA is excited to announce Texas Precious Metals as our official precious metals partner. Through this...

Sutton Rodeo Co. Celebrates 100 Years in the Rodeo Business

Feb 3, 2026

Nominations for Outstanding Committee Woman of the Year CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION Sutton Rodeo Co. Celebrates 100 Years in the Rodeo Business By Ruth Nicolaus, originally printed in Tri-State Livestock News Deep in the heart of South Dakota lives one of rodeo’s premier...

Gunderson Gets Big Win in Denver

Jan 26, 2026

Nominations for Outstanding Committee Woman of the Year RODEO NEWS Gunderson Gets Big Win in Denver By Ann Bleiker Heidi Gunderson is a regular name in the Futurity world standings but after a big win in Denver her name will be amongst the top in the early 2026...

Breakaway Roper Dowell Leads Odessa With a 1.5 Second Run

Jan 12, 2026

Nominations for Outstanding Committee Woman of the Year RODEO NEWS Breakaway Roper Dowell Leads Odessa With a 1.5 Second Run By Ann Bleiker The official start of the 2026 rodeo season was back in October, but many consider January the real start to the season with big...