by Ann Bleiker | May 20, 2026 | News, News Archive
RODEO NEWS Unique Awards in ProRodeo By Ann Bleiker While the traditional trophy buckle remains rodeo’s most iconic award, many major ProRodeos now present unique, event-specific prizes that reflect their local culture and history. Corpus Christi Photo by...
by Ann Bleiker | May 14, 2026 | News, News Archive, ProRodeo Hall of Fame, ProRodeo Hall of Fame-2026 Inductees
WPRA NEWS 2026 ProRodeo Hall of Fame Class Announced By Ann Bleiker COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado – It seems only fitting as we close out Women’s History Month for 2026 that we announce two WPRA members who will be enshrined into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame this July...
by Ann Bleiker | Apr 1, 2026 | News, News Archive
WPRA NEWS LaTonne Sewalt — January 23, 1939 – March 24, 2026 By Ann Bleiker The Women’s Professional Rodeo Association is saddened to hear of the passing of Barrel Racing World Champion LaTonne Sewalt LaTonne was a 2X Barrel Racing World Champion in...
by Ann Bleiker | Mar 23, 2026 | News, News Archive
RODEOHOUSTON RODEOHOUSTON Sees Familiar Faces in Winner’s Circle By Ann Bleiker RODEOHOUSTON is a bucket list rodeo that every WPRA member would love to win at least once in their career. The majority never have that chance which makes it quite feat for the two...
by Ann Bleiker | Mar 21, 2026 | News, News Archive
RODEO NEWS Women’s History Month feature ESPN Sports Center – Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi By Ann Bleiker Women in Rodeo took center stage on March 18 as part of the Women’s History Month series on ESPN SportsCenter. Representing the WPRA was three-time...
by Ann Bleiker | Mar 13, 2026 | News, News Archive
RODEO NEWS World Champions Visit Oval Office By Ann Bleiker The 2025 WPRA and PRCA World Champions made a historic trip to the nation’s capital Friday to meet with President Donald Trump. The event was a way to recognize the world champions for their...
