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On the Cover : Jackie Ganter and Howes A Tycoon raced their way to the winner’s circle in Fort Worth winning the final round in a time of 16.30 seconds. Ganter, who won the WPRA Boot Barn Card Holder race at the WPRA World Finals in November, shot to the top of the WPRA ProRodeo Standings after collecting $24,260 for her latest victory. Ganter is eyeing a third NFR qualification after having qualified in 2015 and 2016. Photo by Rodeobum.com, James Phifer 82 President’s Corner......................................................................................................................6 In The News.................................................................................................................................8 Taking Care of Business............................................................................................................9 2023 WPRA ProRodeo and Rookie Standings......................................................................10 2023 ProRodeo Breakaway Standings.................................................................................. 11 Fort Worth: Barrels.................................................................................................................. 12 Fort Worth: Breakaway........................................................................................................... 13 Rapid City: Barrels................................................................................................................... 14 2022 PRCA/WPRA Circuit Standings...................................................................................... 15 First Frontier Circuit Finals Recap.......................................................................................... 16 Business Of.............................................................................................................................. 18 WPRA 75th Anniversary Section............................................................................................ 19 History of the WPRA......................................................................................................... 22 Barrel Racing Records...................................................................................................... 25 The Circuit System ........................................................................................................... 40 Roping Division................................................................................................................. 47 Futurity/Derby and Junior Division................................................................................. 53 Awards............................................................................................................................... 55 Montana Circuit Finals Recap................................................................................................ 66 California Circuit Finals Recap............................................................................................... 68 2022 PRCA/WPRA Breakaway Roping Circuit Standings.....................................................70 2023 PRCA/WPRA Breakaway Roping Circuit Standings.....................................................73 Odessa: Breakaway................................................................................................................. 74 2023 WPRA Roping World Standings.................................................................................... 76 Odessa: Barrels........................................................................................................................ 78 Pneu-Dart Women in Ranching............................................................................................. 80 Denver. ..................................................................................................................................... 82 13
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