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On the Cover : WPRA Rookie Barrel Racer Bayleigh Choate was the top money earner among all WPRA members over the Fourth of July known in the rodeo world as Cowboy/Cowgirl Christmas. Choate won over $25,000 all coming north of the border where she dominated the competition at the Ponoka (AB) Stampede. Photo by Jeremy Wombold President Corner..............................................................................................6 In The News.......................................................................................................8 Inspiration.........................................................................................................8 Taking Care of Business..................................................................................9 2022 ProRodeo Standings............................................................................ 10 2022 ProRodeo Breakaway Standings........................................................11 Fourth of July - Barrels.................................................................................. 12 Fourth of July - Breakaway........................................................................... 14 Calgary Stampede......................................................................................... 16 2022 PRCA/WPRA Circuit Standings............................................................18 Business Of.................................................................................................... 19 2022 Roping World Standings...................................................................... 22 Sponsor Spotlight: Yeti................................................................................. 20 NFR Open - Barrels........................................................................................ 22 NFR Open - Breakaway................................................................................. 23 Hall of Fame: Ardith Bruce........................................................................... 24 Hall of Fame: Cindy Rosser........................................................................... 26 Reno Rodeo.................................................................................................... 27 2022 PRCA/WPRA Circuit Breakaway Standings........................................30 Winner’s Circle: Barrels................................................................................. 32 Estes Park, CO................................................................................................ 34 Futurity/Derby Standings............................................................................. 35 Junior Standings............................................................................................ 35 Winners Circle: Breakaway........................................................................... 36 Every Buckle Has A Story: Jimmie Smith.....................................................38
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