WPRA NEWS May2022

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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 Ted Harbin Joe Kusek Neal Reid 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 : Dona Kay Rule turned in the fastest time (13.96 seconds) of the San Angelo Rodeo during the final round as the last cowgirl out in the 2022 edition. In so doing, Rule took home the average title in a time of 43.72 seconds on three runs and moved to third in the WPRA ProRodeo World Standings. She did so on her two-time Horse of the Year High Valor. Photo by Ric Andersen President Corner..............................................................................................6 In The News.......................................................................................................8 Inspiration.........................................................................................................9 2022 ProRodeo Standings............................................................................ 10 2022 ProRodeo Breakaway Standings........................................................ 11 San Angelo: Dona Kay Rule.......................................................................... 12 Breakaway Circuit Standings. ...................................................................... 13 Mother’s Day Feature.................................................................................... 14 2022 PRCA/WPRA Circuit Standings............................................................ 16 Business Of. ................................................................................................... 17 Taking Care of Business. .............................................................................. 18 2022 Roping World Standings...................................................................... 19 Sponsor Spotlight: Troxel Helmets.............................................................. 20 Recap: Austin, TX........................................................................................... 22 Oakdale Breakaway Roping. ........................................................................ 24 Oakdale Barrel Racing. ................................................................................. 25 Every Buckle Has A Story.............................................................................. 26 Futurity/Derby Standings. ............................................................................ 27 Junior Standings. ........................................................................................... 27 Red Bluff Barrels ............................................................................................ 28 Red Bluff Breakaway ..................................................................................... 30

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