The 2023 season is well underway in ProRodeo, and here’s everything barrel racers need to know to stay up to speed.
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All Eyes on Southeastern Circuit
Over the past week, ProRodeo contestants have had their eyes on ProRodeo Southeastern Circuit barrel racing. The circuit cowgirls have been hard-pressed to let outsiders get a chance at the big checks on their turf. Here’s everything to know about the Southeastern rodeos, and others impacting the world standings in mid-February 2023.
Jackson, MS 02/10/2023 – 02/18/2023
Added Money: $10,000
1. Margo Crowther, 13.77 seconds, $6,525; 2. Nicole Love, 13.78, $5,220; 3. Sarah Waguespack, 13.81, $4,241; 4. Kassie Mowry, 13.82, $3,262; 5. Kelly Allen, 13.84, $2,610; 6. Rachelle Riggers, 13.86, $1,957; 7. Jimmie Smith-Tew, 13.87, $1,631; 8. Tarryn Lee, 13.93, $1,468; 9. Taycie Matthews, 13.94, $1,305; 10. Katie Halbert, 13.95, $1,142; 11. Sophie Nolen, 13.98, $979; 12. Ari-Anna Flynn, 14.01, $816; 13. (tie) Bayleigh Choate, Kara Kreder and Jessica Routier, 14.02, $489 each.
Starkville, MS 02/10/2023 – 02/11/2023
Added Money: $2,000
Results: 1. Laura Mote, 13.89 seconds, $1,742; 2. Cassidy Champlin, 13.97, $1,493; 3. Ashley Parks, 14.04, $1,244; 4. Sophie Nolen, 14.08, $1,078; 5. Sara Winkelman, 14.11, $830; 6. Abby Phillips, 14.13, $664; 7. (tie) Kellie Collier and Rebecca St. Martin, 14.19, $415 each; 9. Jamie Olsen, 14.20, $249; 10. (tie) Emily Beisel and Ashley Rogers, 14.21, $83 each.
Kissimmee, FL 02/17/2023 – 02/19/2023
Added Money: $7,500
Results: 1. Nicole Love, 15.86 seconds, $3,850; 2. (tie) Chloe Gray and Kristin Hanchey, 15.87, $2,791 each; 4. Taylor Carver, 16.12, $1,925; 5. Jenna Lummus, 16.17, $1,540; 6. Erin Wetzel, 16.18, $1,155; 7. Mickayla Brown, 16.20, $963; 8. Margo Crowther, 16.23, $866; 9. Angie Hammock, 16.26, $770; 10. Cristin Posey, 16.27, $674; 11. Presley Smith, 16.30, $578; 12. Susie Parisee, 16.32, $481; 13. Sandi Brandli, 16.34, $385; 14. Stevie Perkins, 16.36, $289; 15. Kara Kreder, 16.38, $193.
Okeechobee/Brighton, FL 02/17/2023 – 02/18/2023
Added Money: $4,000
Results: 1. Nicole Love, 14.66 seconds, $2,613; 2. Kristin Hanchey, 14.85, $2,221; 3. Ericka Nelson, 14.86, $1,829; 4. Ashley Parks, 14.87, $1,568; 5. Cindy Patrick, 14.88, $1,307; 6. Taylor Carver, 14.93, $915; 7. Chloe Gray, 14.96, $653; 8. (tie) Sandi Brandli and Christine DeRenzo, 15.06, $490 each; 10. Sara Winkelman, 15.07, $392; 11. (tie) Reagan Goudeau and Sally Young, 15.10, $294 each.
UPCOMING: Perry, GA 02/23/2023 – 02/25/2023
Added Money: $5,200
World Standings Update
Here are the updated WPRA world standings as of February 21, 2023 *EXCLUDING SAN ANTONIO.*
Most notably, Morton, Mississippi’s Nicole Love and JL Josie Bar “Josie,” an 11-year-old mare by JL Dash Ta Heaven tore up the SEC rodeos in February, winning $10,638 for their efforts and moving themselves to No. 13 in the world standings seemingly out of nowhere. Florida’s Margo Crowther also moved to No. 8 after her $6,525 check in Jackson, Mississippi on Shes Packin Fame, “Sissy,” just as she starts her runs at San Antonio, where she captured the first round win, worth $2,500.
*Note: The right-hand column represents the athlete’s number of rodeos entered this season.
| 1 | Jackie Ganter | Abilene, TX | $36,768.10 | 16 |
| 2 | Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi | Lampasas, TX | $25,973.96 | 6 |
| 3 | Sissy Winn | Chapman, TX | $23,158.33 | 10 |
| 4 | Ilyssa Riley | Hico, TX | $20,279.34 | 11 |
| 5 | Hailey Kinsel | Cotulla, TX | $17,806.88 | 4 |
| 6 | Lisa Lockhart (G) | Oelrichs, SD | $17,650.46 | 5 |
| 7 | Kelly Allen | Stephenville, TX | $17,316.43 | 16 |
| 8 | Margo Crowther | North Fort Myers, FL | $17,035.15 | 8 |
| 9 | Erin Wetzel | Plant City, FL | $16,128.67 | 17 |
| 10 | Jordon Briggs | Tolar, TX | $15,967.22 | 3 |
| 11 | Tiany Schuster | Krum, TX | $14,648.58 | 15 |
| 12 | Ivy Hurst | Springer, OK | $13,325.03 | 5 |
| 13 | Nicole Love | Morton, MS | $12,530.57 | 7 |
| 14 | Emily Beisel | Weatherford, OK | $12,416.37 | 7 |
| 15 | Abigail Knight | Charlo, MT | $11,912.58 | 4 |
| 16 | Sara Winkelman | Big Lake, MN | $11,689.35 | 11 |
| 17 | Stephanie Fryar | Waco, TX | $11,388.06 | 12 |
| 18 | Shannon Griffin | La Luz, NM | $10,285.08 | 5 |
| 19 | Darby Fox | King Hill, ID | $10,241.87 | 5 |
| 20 | Fonda Melby | Backus, MN | $10,156.70 | 6 |
| 21 | Rachelle Riggers | Lewiston, ID | $10,130.63 | 6 |
| 22 | Taycie Matthews | Wynne, AR | $10,127.98 | 10 |
| 23 | Shali Lord | Lamar, CO | $10,071.06 | 4 |
| 24 | Christina Mulford | Franklinville, NJ | $9,573.48 | 1 |
| 25 | Kalli McCall (R) | Lufkin, TX | $9,570.53 | 11 |
| 26 | LaTricia Duke | Three Rivers, TX | $9,552.17 | 12 |
| 27 | Sue Smith (G) | Blackfoot, ID | $9,487.74 | 6 |
| 28 | Austyn Tobey | Bemidji, MN | $9,409.66 | 3 |
| 29 | Abby Pursifull | Arthur City, TX | $9,316.48 | 14 |
| 30 | Jimmie Smith-Tew | McDade, TX | $8,680.53 | 11 |
What About San Antone?
Whilst the SEC heats up, it’s important to note that Texas and Arizona are kicking off their hot seasons as well. The San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo is going strong with one bracket left to wrap up before the Semifinals is set, and the finals will pay $15,000. Jackie Ganter is among those headed to the Semifinals, and she is on a heater after picking up a $25,000 win at the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo less than two weeks ago.
Keep up with San Antonio results and more here.
Desert Watch
Mid-February marks the time when some athletes pack up and head for the Arizona and New Mexico Deserts. Tucson, Arizona, is the first stop for many contestants who hang out in the Southwest and California throughout Spring.
Tucson, AZ 02/18/2023 – 02/26/2023
Added Money: $22,500.00
