As the dust settles on the bayfronts of Corpus Christi, Texas, all eyes are on barrel racer Stephanie Fryar, the shining star at the helm of the WCRA (World Champions Rodeo Alliance) Rodeo Corpus Christi this May. Not just any rodeo, this event holds the golden key to an extraordinary achievement—the $1 million Triple Crown of Rodeo bonus, a feat that could see Fryar make history as the first woman to earn such a prize in a single night. With the rodeo set against the scenic backdrop from May 7-11, Stephanie Fryar is the last woman standing in this thrilling race. Having already claimed victor ..read more

The 2024 BFI Week concluded with one of the most exciting days of roping, the all-girl team roping and breakaway roping. This year’s event shattered records and proved the sport of women’s roping is only continuing to grow. With nearly 200 breakaway ropers and a record-setting team count in the team roping, 2024 was one for the record books. Macy Young came out on top of nearly 200 aggressive breakaway ropers as the Charlie 1 Horse Breakaway Roping Champion. Her horse, who used to be a barrel horse, allowed her to take her best shot every round, in a field of quick calves. Taking home $16,000 ..read more

As the Texas Swing winds down and the WPRA cowgirls shift their focus out west, the race to the National Finals Rodeo and National Finals Breakaway Roping is in full swing. Check out the current world standings (as of April 10, 2024 on prorodeo.com) to stay up to date on the latest pro rodeo action! Over the next few weeks, the ladies of professional rodeo will look to make their way out west to historic rodeos like the Red Bluff Roundup, Clark County Fair & Rodeo and the Oakdale Saddle Club Rodeo. It’s gearing up to be another record breaking year of WPRA rodeo! Barrel Racing Leslie Smal ..read more

The PRCA recently announced their 2024 Hall of Fame inductees, and among them were two remarkable cowgirls. The induction of WPRA members into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame commenced in 2017, and Barrel Racers Marlene (Eddleman) McRae, the 1983 WPRA World Champion and Jeana Day, the 1974 WPRA World Champion expressed their elation at joining this esteemed cohort. McRae expressed her joy, saying, “Receiving the call from WPRA President Jimmie Munroe was truly remarkable. This is the realization of a lifelong dream. Rodeo has fulfilled so many of my aspirations, and this achievement tops them all. A ..read more

As the winningest female athlete in WCRA history, Martha Anglone knows a thing or two about how the World Champions Rodeo Alliance (WCRA) and Women’s Rodeo World Championship (WRWC) can change lives.  When the WCRA first got its start nearly six years ago, Martha was a college student at Northwestern Oklahoma State University working as a bartender to cover entry fees. At the time, the native Virginian never would have dreamt she’d be able to make a living roping calves or become the winningest WCRA athlete of 2023 with $133,400 pocketed throughout the year..  Growing up in a family ..read more

Marty Yates wasn’t about to get turned out at Rodeo Houston! The traffic was TERRIBLE so he unloaded his calf horse and took off down the road! Marty Yates does what it takes to get to the Houston Short Round! We gotta provide for that baby Finals bound in Houston!!He and our mare Cyndy Won his semi finals set tonight, but barely made it due to Houston traffic.. Posted by Loni Kay Yates on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 Marty’s wife and fellow rodeo athlete said, “Marty was driving and I was in the back seat with our baby, Miley, and he told me if this traffic doesn’t get any better he was goin ..read more

Recently, the 75th annual San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo (SASSR) concluded over two weeks of thrilling rodeo action. With over 1.4 million dollars in added money, this historic rodeo has the power to transform an athlete’s season and career. This high-stakes payout and tournament-style setup also creates an electric atmosphere, making this historic event a true fan favorite. Photo Credit: San Antonio Magazine In the Bareback Riding, the title belonged to fan-favorite, young-gun Rocker Steiner, whose riding was ‘top-notch’ atop Pickett Pro Rodeo’s Top Notch with an 89-point ride during the c ..read more

The Oklahoma Wildcatters, the latest addition to the PBR Teams, is excited to announce JB Mauney as the Head Coach and Brandon Bates as General Manager. Owned by Talor Gooch, a professional LIV Golf champion from Midwest City, the Wildcatters aim to bring a new dimension of excitement and competition to the PBR scene in Oklahoma. JB Mauney, known as the dragonslayer in professional bull riding, takes on the coaching role for the first time. With two PBR World Championships and a record-breaking number of rides in his career, Mauney is prepared to use his extensive experience to lead the Wildca ..read more

This weekend, one of the most exciting and prosperous events in rodeo will take place– The American Rodeo. Presented by Teton Ridge, the American Western Weekend will feature first-class rodeo competition, a reined-cow horse competition, and several major concerts, including Post Malone. Take a look at the official event rosters for this year’s event! Most notably, athletes with an astrict next to their name are eligible for the million-dollar bonus payout. As qualifiers for The American through the qualifying system, they are eligible for this life-changing payout if they win in their respec ..read more

In its nearly 120-year history, Fort Worth’s iconic Cowtown Coliseum, which has hosted presidents like Teddy and Jimmy, as well as notable figures like Bob Hope, Gen. John J. Pershing, and Elvis, is now set to make history with Major League Baseball. The MLB announced on Monday that the opening night of its first-year player draft on July 14 will take place at the revered coliseum. This event, part of the 2024 All-Star Week from July 12-16, will be open to the public, with specific details such as attendees, broadcast information, timing, and ticketing to be disclosed later. View this post ..read more