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McReynolds Leads the Field in Denver

By Josie Fladager

Photo by Ric Andersen

1/17/2022-Shannon McReynolds made headlines last November winning the Turquoise Circuit Finals and now is making headlines in 2022 turning in the fastest time thus far in the first round at the National Western Stock Show and Rodeo in a time of 14.72 seconds. She stopped the clock in the second round in a time of 15.18 seconds to lead the average with a two run time of 29.90 seconds. She will be back for the semifinals on January 22.

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