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
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...
Otero Turns in Fastest Time of 2025 NFR in Round 9
NFR 2025 StoryNFR 2025StoryNFR NEWS Otero Turns in Fastest Time of 2025 NFR in Round 9 By Ann Bleiker LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – Carlee Otero was glad she made a last-minute decision to get back on her main mount, AM Regina George “Regina,” for the ninth round at the 2025...
Aldridge and Adios Return to Winner’s Circle in Eighth Round at the NFR
NFR 2025 StoryNFR 2025StoryNFR NEWS Aldridge and Adios Return to Winner’s Circle in Eighth Round at the NFR By Ann Bleiker LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – The eighth round at the 2025 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Teton Ridge saw another repeat round winner. Tricia...
Dreams Do Come True at Wrangler NFR for Gibson-Stillwell
NFR 2025 StoryNFR 2025StoryNFR NEWS Dreams Do Come True at Wrangler NFR for Gibson-Stillwell By Ann Bleiker LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – The seventh round of the barrel racing at the 2025 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Teton Ridge had a little bit of everything....
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