by Ann Bleiker | Mar 5, 2026 | News, News Archive
RODEO 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 career earnings all from barrel racing. Lockhart...
by Ann Bleiker | Mar 4, 2026 | News, News Archive
RODEO 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 who watched the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo...
by Ann Bleiker | Jan 27, 2026 | ProRodeo Hall of Fame, ProRodeo Hall of Fame-2025 Inductees
Pam Minick 2025 Inductee 2025 INDUCTEE Pam Minick Inducted in ProRodeo Hall of Fame Pam Minick’s career left a legacy as a true ambassador for the western way of life as a competitor and promoter. From being named Miss Rodeo America in 1973 (Pam Martin), to winning...
by Ann Bleiker | Jan 27, 2026 | ProRodeo Hall of Fame, ProRodeo Hall of Fame-2025 Inductees
Joyce (Burk) Kernek 2025 Inductee 2025 INDUCTEE Joyce (Burk) Kernek Inducted in ProRodeo Hall of Fame She grew up on the legendary 916 Ranch in New Mexico and was named Miss Rodeo America in 1963 (Joyce Shelley) after winning the coveted horsemanship award. Then in...
by Ann Bleiker | Jan 26, 2026 | News, News Archive
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 ProRodeo world standings. Gunderson of Murdock,...
