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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 DD Deleo (719) 661-8793 deleo101@comcast.net Advertising Sales 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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On the Cover : The Wrangler National Finals Rodeo and Wrangler National Finals Breakaway Roping presented by Teton Ridge is the pinnacle event in the sport of rodeo. Only the top 15 WPRA members in each discipline earn a ticket to these prestigious events. This issue is chalked full of information you will need to know about the ladies going for Gold in Las Vegas. Photos by: Fernando Sam Sin (Martha Angelone – Ace of Spades) and Kenneth Springer (Jordon Briggs – Queen of Hearts) President Corner..............................................................................................6 In The News.......................................................................................................8 Inspiration.........................................................................................................8 Taking Care of Business..................................................................................9 2022 ProRodeo Standings............................................................................ 10 2022 ProRodeo Breakaway Standings........................................................11 NFR Preview................................................................................................... 12 NFR Top 15 Barrel Racers............................................................................. 14 Rookie of the Year: Barrel Racing................................................................ 16 2022 PRCA/WPRA Circuit Standings............................................................17 Business Of.................................................................................................... 18 Breakaway Roping History........................................................................... 20 NFBR Day Sheet............................................................................................. 21 NFBR Preview................................................................................................. 22 NFBR Top 15 Breakaway Ropers................................................................. 24 Rookie of the Year: Breakaway Roping.......................................................26 Sponsor Spotlight: Wrangler........................................................................ 28 Horse of the Year: Breakaway..................................................................... 30 Horse of the Year: Barrels............................................................................ 32 2022 PRCA/WPRA Circuit Breakaway Standings........................................34 Hurrican Ian................................................................................................... 36 Pneu-Dart Women In Ranching................................................................... 38
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