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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
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....
Mowry Jockey’s Two Horses to Two Round Wins at 2025 NFR Searching For Second World Title
NFR 2025 StoryNFR 2025StoryNFR NEWS Mowry Jockey’s Two Horses to Two Round Wins at 2025 NFR Searching For Second World Title By Ann Bleiker LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – Reigning World Champion Kassie Mowry made her second victory lap during the 2025 edition of the Wrangler...
Otero Wins Round 5 at the 2025 Wrangler NFR
NFR 2025 StoryNFR 2025StoryNFR NEWS Otero Wins Round 5 at the 2025 Wrangler NFR By Ann Bleiker LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – The first WPRA barrel racer at the 2025 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Teton Ridge to make a second victory lap was none other than Carlee...
Adios Pantalones and Aldridge had the Winning Hand During the Fourth Round on Sunday in Las Vegas
NFR 2025 StoryNFR 2025StoryNFR NEWS Adios Pantalones and Aldridge had the Winning Hand During the Fourth Round on Sunday in Las Vegas By Ann Bleiker LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – Things got real for first-timer Tricia Aldridge during the fourth round of the 2025 Wrangler...
Otero Owns the Third Round at the 2025 Wrangler NFR
NFR 2025 StoryNFR 2025StoryNFR NEWS Otero Owns The Third Round at the 2025 Wrangler NFR By Ann Bleiker LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – The 2024 Wrangler NFR was a painful one for barrel racer Carlee Otero as she competed with a cracked pelvis. Fast forward a year and she is all...
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