WPRA NEWS July 2023

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News

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Jimmie Munroe WPRA President Ann Bleiker (719) 330-4293 ableiker@yahoo.com Managing Editor Paige Louis Thomas (719) 633-7700 paigeink@gmail.com Graphic Designer Allie Bohus Josie Fladager Tim Gentry Ted Harbin Joe Kusek Kristen M. White Contributing Writers WPRA Office (719) 447-4627 (877) 977-2462 Fax: (719) 447-4631 www.wpra.com

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President’s Corner......................................................................................................................6

In The News.................................................................................................................................8

Taking Care of Business............................................................................................................9

2023 WPRA ProRodeo and Rookie Standings......................................................................10

2023 ProRodeo Breakaway and Rookie Standings.............................................................11

NFR Open Preview .................................................................................................................. 12

CNFR Barrels............................................................................................................................ 14

CNFR Breakaway..................................................................................................................... 15

2023 PRCA/WPRA Circuit Standings...................................................................................... 16

Business Of.............................................................................................................................. 17

Sponsored Feature: Equilume............................................................................................... 18

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2023 WPRA Roping World Standings.................................................................................... 20

Fort Smith Breakaway............................................................................................................. 22

2023 PRCA/WPRA Breakaway Roping Circuit Standings.....................................................23

Fort Smith Barrels................................................................................................................... 24

Futurity/Derby Standings....................................................................................................... 25

Junior Standings...................................................................................................................... 25

Winner’s Circle......................................................................................................................... 26

Every Buckle Has A Story........................................................................................................ 28

On the Cover : The NFR Open at the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo will feature seven performances showcasing the best in ProRodeo at the foot of Pikes Peak. More than 200 contestants from across 13 U.S. and Canadian Circuits, plus Mexican National Champions, will compete for over $1 million in payouts. Photo courtesy NFR Open

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