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 barrel racing World Champion Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi, who was spotlighted for all she has and continues to accomplish in professional rodeo. She joined gold medalist downhill skier Breezy Johnson as part of the 2026 series thus far.
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Calgary Stampede Field Finalized
Nominations for Outstanding Committee Woman of the YearRODEO NEWS Calgary Stampede Field Finalized By Ann Bleiker The 2026 edition of the Calgary Stampede gets underway on July 3 and we now have an official list of those who have earned a spot in this prestigious...
Special Wins in Reno for Beisel and Outhier
Nominations for Outstanding Committee Woman of the YearRODEO NEWS Special Wins in Reno for Beisel and Outhier By Ann Bleiker 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...
Heidi Schmidt talks WPRA National Breakaway Finals
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New Home, New Name, New Dates—Still the Crowning Jewel for Professional Rodeo Breakaway Roping
Nominations for Outstanding Committee Woman of the YearRODEO NEWS New Home, New Name, New Dates—Still the Crowning Jewel for Professional Rodeo Breakaway Roping By Ann Bleiker COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO (May 14, 2026) – The Women’s Professional Rodeo Association and...
Unique Awards in ProRodeo
Nominations for Outstanding Committee Woman of the YearRODEO 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...
2026 ProRodeo Hall of Fame Class Announced
Nominations for Outstanding Committee Woman of the YearWPRA 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...
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