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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
Sutton Rodeo Co. Celebrates 100 Years in the Rodeo Business
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
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
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...
Munsell Wins First World Title in Breakaway Roping, George Ropes Her First Average Title
Nominations for Outstanding Committee Woman of the Year NFBR 2025 Munsell Wins First World Title in Breakaway Roping, George Ropes Her First Average Title By Ann Bleiker FORT WORTH, TEXAS – The 2025 Wrangler National Finals Breakaway Roping presented by Tito’s...
Williams Dominates on First Night of 2025 Wrangler National Finals Breakaway Roping in Ft. Worth
Nominations for Outstanding Committee Woman of the Year NFBR 2025 Williams Dominates on First Night of 2025 Wrangler National Finals Breakaway Roping in Ft. Worth By Ann Bleiker FORT WORTH, TEXAS – The 2025 Wrangler National Finals Breakaway Roping presented by Tito’s...
Mowry Wins Back-to-Back World Titles, Plourde Takes the Average
NFR 2025 StoryNFR 2025StoryNFR NEWS Mowry Wins Back-to-Back World Titles, Plourde Takes the Average By Ann Bleiker LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – Winning one world title is no easy feat. To return a year later and defend that title is an accomplishment not too many have...
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