by Ann Bleiker | Jun 28, 2022 | Barrel Racing, News
Ardith Bruce Hall of Famer Ardith Bruce Passes Away By Ann Bleiker A larger than life personality, Ardith Bruce, lived life to the fullest and was tough as nails competing in barrel racing into her 80s. However, on Monday, June 27, 2022, she bid farewell to her...
by Joe Kusek | Jun 17, 2022 | Barrel Racing, News
Laura Mote Laura Mote Carrying on Family Name in ProRodeo Father’s Day Feature By Joe Kusek Laura Mote was so proud. Mote, then four years old, had completed her first solo barrel racing run at a rodeo in Arizona. She was aboard the family horse, Smoke...
by Ann Bleiker | Jun 2, 2022 | Breakaway Roping, News
Wrangler National Finals Breakaway Roping on tap for Nov. 29-30 Event will take place at South Point in Las Vegas COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 2) – The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and Women’s Professional Rodeo Association announced in a press release that...
by Jimmie Munroe | May 11, 2022 | Barrel Racing, News
Jimmie Munroe Every Buckle Has A Story The Only Buckle I Wear Jimmie Munroe Photo by Kenneth Springer The buckle I cherish the most is the one that I received for winning the 1975 GRA/WPRA World Championship in barrel racing. I owe it all to the amazing equine partner...
by Kristen M. White | May 4, 2022 | Barrel Racing, News
Kelly and Kenna Kaminski Barrel Racing Mother’s Day Feature By Kristen M. White Kelly Kaminski and Kenna Kaminski are partners, friends, family, traveling buddies and each other’s biggest supporters. After all, there’s no one who understands the challenges of rodeo...
by WPRA Administrator | Mar 25, 2022 | Barrel Racing, News
Jordon Briggs Barrel Racing Briggs, Johnson Strike it Big in Houston By Ann Bleiker Photo courtesy RodeoHouston RodeoHouston is definitely a bucket list rodeo that every WPRA member would like to win and have on their resume. Before 2022, this dream was only...