Kim Picard Crowned 2023 IPRA Canada Cup Champion in St. Tite

Which Barrel Racers are Playing the WCRA Nomination Game in 2023?

Is the Math "Mathing" in 2023 ProRodeo Circuit Barrel Racing?

Author: Bonnie Wheatley

Bonnie Wheatley brings a lifetime of professional experience in the Western industry to her role as Barrel Racing Content Director for BarrelRacing.com and Barrel Racing Magazine. She grew up immersed in ranching and the Western lifestyle before graduating from the University of California at Davis and relocating to the eastern plains of Colorado. When not researching and writing exciting new content, Wheatley enjoys running barrels, showing reined cow horses, cheering at her daughter Sage’s sporting events, and for her husband, Scot, and son, Regan, at team ropings and horse shows.

Martha Josey: A Fashion and Barrel Racing Icon

Look back through some of Martha Josey’s most iconic looks and moments in barrel racing history.

Which Barrel Racers Secured the 💰💰 in the Least Rodeos in 2022?

Learn which barrel racers earned the most and least money per rodeo during the 2022 regular season of ProRodeo en route to punching their NFR ticket.

The Accidental Rookie: Bayleigh Choate

Bayleigh Choate’s unconventional journey to bagging WPRA Resistol Rookie of the Year honors and a Wrangler National Finals Rodeo qualification.

Cowgirl PROfiles: 32x World Champion Wanda Harper Bush

One of the most highly decorated women in rodeo was west Texas ranch-raised cowgirl Wanda Harper Bush.

That’s a Wrap: ProRodeo’s Regular Season Comes to a Close

The final day of ProRodeo’s regular season means the last ProRodeo Circuit races have come to a close.

Pick Your Poison: The Ultimate List of 2022’s NFR-Qualifying Barrel Horses

Learn about the best barrel racing bloodlines selected by the top 15 cowgirls going to the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in 2022.

A Conversation with Legendary 11x World Champion Barrel Racer Charmayne James

Charmayne James recalls getting her WPRA Permit year, the conversations surrounding equal money and a few other gems of wisdom.

The Final 2022 ProRodeo Circuit Countdown

A handful of ProRodeos remain in certain circuits, while in other regions the roster of ProRodeo Circuit Finals qualifiers is determined.

In Her Words: Trainer Insights with Danyelle Campbell

Danyelle Campbell explains the importance of elbow angle to effective hand position, collection through the ribcage and more.

Women in Rodeo: Barrel Racing Icon Ardith Bruce

ProRodeo Hall of Fame inductee Ardith Bruce had an unrivaled passion for the sport of barrel racing, and for helping others.

“Let ‘er Buck!” The Pendleton Round-Up Headlines This Week’s ProRodeo Tracker

Little more than two weeks remain in the regular season as ProRodeo athletes attempt to hold their ground in the top 15.

September’s ProRodeo Stretch Run Promises Suspense

With just 22 days of 2022 regular-season rodeo action remaining, this week’s ProRodeo Tracker chronicles an epic race right down to the wire.

4 Keys to Keeping Your Cool with Jordon Briggs

Reigning Women’s Professional Rodeo Association World Champion Barrel Racer Jordon Briggs shares advice on keeping a cool head in pressure situations.

Margo Crowther Earns the NFR Playoff Series Finale Championship

Crowther gains ground in the WPRA World Standings thanks to NFR Playoff Series Finale win in Puyallup, Washington.

#WomenInRodeo: By The Numbers

Noteworthy numeric details significant to the history of Women In Rodeo.