WPRA NEWS April 2023

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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 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

On the Cover : Hali Williams, the daughter of eight-time PRCA World Champion Team Roper and ProRodeo Hall of Famer Speed Williams, captured her biggest win of her professional roping career thus far at RodeoHouston. This is the first year that all money won by breakaway ropers counted toward the world standings and with the win, Williams extended her lead as the top roper in the WPRA. Photo by Impulse Photography, Mallory Beinborn 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 RodeoHouston: Hali Willliams .............................................................................................. 12 RodeoHouston: Jordon Briggs............................................................................................... 14 Junior Standings...................................................................................................................... 15 2023 PRCA/WPRA Circuit Standings...................................................................................... 15 Business Of.............................................................................................................................. 16 Winner Circle............................................................................................................................ 18 Rodeo Austin: Amanda Welsh............................................................................................... 20 Rodeo Austin: Sawyer Gilbert................................................................................................ 21 2023 WPRA Roping World Standings.................................................................................... 22 Futurity/Derby Standings....................................................................................................... 23 San Antonio Breakaway: Shelby Boisjoli...............................................................................24 Every Buckle Has a Story: Josie Connerr...............................................................................25 Scottsdale Breakaway: Lakota Bird....................................................................................... 26 2023 PRCA/WPRA Breakaway Roping Circuit Standings.....................................................27 Scottsdale Barrel Racing: Casey Mathis................................................................................ 28 20 25

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