BADLANDS CIRCUIT First – Roughrider Days Rodeo, Dickinson, ND Second – Watertown (SD) Rodeo Third – Buffalo Stampede, Kadoka, SD Most Improved – Badlands Iron Cowboy Rodeo, Killdeer, ND
WPRA RECOGNIZES 2022 JUSTIN BEST FOOTING AWARD WINNERS COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO – Every year since the early 1990s the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association and Justin Brands have honored rodeo committees in each of the 12 circuits that have went above and beyond to ensure safe ground for the animal athletes of rodeo, specifically the barrel racing horses. The Justin Best Footing Awards® program was created when Tom Feller, director of event marketing for Justin Brands, approached the WPRA about partnering on a program that would focus on the health and well being of the animal athlete. Not only does the program keep animal athletes performing at the top level, but it also recognizes the hard work and time rodeo committees put into making their ground as safe as possible for the barrel horse and all rodeo livestock. This award is determined by votes by the WPRA membership and Circuit Directors and represents our members’ voices saying “thank you” for a job well done. The WPRA recognizes the top three rodeo committees in all 12 circuits as well as the most improved ground committee in each circuit. Committee awards provided by Justin include cash bonuses (ranging from $350-$1,000), plaques and, at certain award levels, a pair of Justin exotic boots. In addition, names of each winner for each of the 12 circuits were put into a drawing for an addition $1,500 bonus from Justin. The winner (Sonoma County Wine Country Rodeo in Santa Rosa, California) was announced during the WPRA Star Celebration in Las Vegas on Dec. 2 at the South Point Hotel and Casino. Congratulations to the following rodeo committees and the WPRA thanks you for making your ground safe and consistent.
CALIFORNIA CIRCUIT First – California Rodeo Salinas Second – Clovis Rodeo Third – Red Bluff Round-Up Most Improved – Oakdale Saddle Club Rodeo
COLUMBIA RIVER CIRCUIT
First – Gem State Stampede, Coeur d’Alene, ID Second – Eugene (OR) Pro Rodeo Third – Lynden (WA) PRCA Rodeo Most Improved – St. Paul (OR) Rodeo
FIRST FRONTIER CIRCUIT First – Goshen (CT) Stampede Second – Apple Hill Stables Rodeo, Levante, ME Third – Cowtown Rodeo, Woodstown, NJ Most Improved – Triple Creek All American Rodeo, Cordova, MD
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