Rodeo News

Anita Ellis Forced to Turn Out of NFR Due to Injury, Julie Plourde to Replace Her

On November 15, 2025, Wrangler NFR qualifier Anita Ellis had a serious fall from her futurity horse and hit her head when she landed on the concrete at the arena in South Jordan, Utah. She was transported to the hospital in Salt Lake City where she remained until November 25 when she was released to go home to continue outpatient therapy.

Prior to the accident Ellis of Blackfoot, Idaho, was preparing for her first NFR. While her recovery is progressing her team of doctors have not released her to ride at this time, resulting in the difficult reality of having to turn out of the 2025 NFR.

With that decision Julie Plourde of Krum, Texas, who is ranked 16th, will now take Ellis’ place and have an opportunity to run at her first NFR. She will be awarded back number 119.

Anita Ellis and Julie Plourde

Thompson Ropes Resistol Rookie Title in Record Fashion

Oct 24, 2025

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EHV-1 Update

Nov 28, 2025

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PRCA, WPRA announce new date, location of 2025 National Finals Breakaway Roping

Nov 26, 2025

Nominations for Outstanding Committee Woman of the Year NFBR Update PRCA, WPRA announce new date, location of 2025 National Finals Breakaway Roping November 26, 2025—The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and Women's Professional Rodeo Association announced...

WPRA Announces 2025 Justin Best Footing Award Winners

Oct 28, 2025

Nominations for Outstanding Committee Woman of the Year RODEO NEWS WPRA Announces 2025 Justin Best Footing Award Winners By Ann Bleiker COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (October 28, 2025) – The Women’s Professional Rodeo Association is pleased to announce and congratulate the...

Harman Wins Card Holder Race at WPRA World Finals

Oct 28, 2025

Nominations for Outstanding Committee Woman of the Year RODEO NEWS Harman Wins Card Holder Race at WPRA World Finals By Ann Bleiker WACO, TEXAS – Gracen Harman bested all the WPRA card holders over the weekend at the WPRA World Finals at the Extraco Event Center in...

Lindsey Vonn Next Sport Might Be Roping

Oct 28, 2025

Nominations for Outstanding Committee Woman of the Year RODEO NEWS Lindsey Vonn Next Sport Might Be Roping By Ann Bleiker Lindsey Vonn, one of the greatest female skiers of all-time, joins TODAY to talk about her comeback season at the World Cup Finals after five...