Michelle Alley had never been to Canada, but she made the most of her first time north of the border raking in a cool $20,799 and the barrel racing title at the Ponoka Stampede. You can bet that Ponoka will be back on her schedule in 2027.

If the short round of the 2026 Reno Rodeo was any indication of the level of competition expected within the WPRA over the next month of rodeos, then fans are in for a real treat. Both barrel racing and breakaway roping events had a good mix of newcomers and veterans all bringing the heat in Nevada.

The Women’s Professional Rodeo Association and the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo (FWSSR) are excited to announce a new three-year agreement to bring the Wrangler WPRA National Breakaway Finals, formerly known as the National Finals Breakaway Roping, held in Las Vegas to the Lone Star State.

COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO (Dec. 10, 2025) – The Women’s Professional Rodeo Association and the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association are pleased to announce a new agreement between the two Associations to continue to bring the best in professional rodeo to members, committees, fans and sponsors.