by Ann Bleiker | May 10, 2023 | News, News Archive
WPRA Montana Silversmiths 75th Anniversary Pendant Now On Sale By Ann Bleiker COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado – Montana Silversmiths has long been the leader in the western industry in commemorating momentous events from world championships to significant milestones, so...
by Ted Harbin | Jun 25, 2023 | Barrel Racing, News, News Archive
Speed Williams and Daughter Hali Father’s Day Speed Williams Seeing Fruits of his Labor Paying off Through His Daughter Hali By Ted Harbin Photo courtesy Hali Williams Speed Williams had heard the stories from the previous generations about the biggest regrets in...
by WPRA Administrator | Aug 7, 2023 | News, News Archive
John and Mildred Farris Longtime NFR Timed Event Chute boss John Farris passed away Friday, August 4, at Duncan Regional Hospital, at the age of 95. John was born March 21, 1928, in Iowa Park, Texas. On May 31, 1955, John married fellow rodeo contestant Mildred Cotten...
by Ann Bleiker | Jul 7, 2023 | News, News Archive
WPRA 75th Anniversary Poster WPRA 75th Anniversary WPRA celebrates 75 years of women in professional rodeo with this limited 75th Anniversary Poster created by western sports artist Ron Bonge. A nod to the determination, athleticism, and rich history of female rodeo...
by WPRA Administrator | Jun 20, 2023 | News, News Archive
Jeana Brooks World Champion Roper World Champion Roper World Champion Roper Jeana Brooks Passes Away Jeana Elaine Brooks was born to J.F. and Edith Brooks in Hillsboro, Texas on June 6, 1962, and passed away on June 19 after a long battle with cancer. Jeana Brooks...
by Tim Gentry | Jun 10, 2023 | Barrel Racing, News, News Archive
Kalli McCall Rookie Barrel Racer Member Spotlight Kalli McCall Has Eyes Set on Resistol Rookie Title Tim Gentry Photo by Roseanna Sales Nineteen-year-old rookie barrel racer Kalli McCall rode to victory aboard “Mohawk” (Dr Nicks Cash) at the Resistol Rookie Roundup,...