2026 WPRA World Standings Updates

The Women’s Professional Rodeo Association regular season runs October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Find updates, stories and more here.

By Maddy Rohr

Event Coverage

Gold Standard: 2026 Utah Days of ’47

The 2026 Utah Days of ’47 Rodeo presented by Zions Bank kicked off Tuesday night, July 21 with an electric atmosphere. From action to weather delays, the night had a little of everything at the Days of ’47 Arena.

By Kailey Sullins

Event Coverage Rodeos

2026 California Rodeo Salinas

Adios Pantalones made his comeback to the arena known after winning $14,420 with Tricia Aldridge in Salinas, California.

By Maddy Rohr

Event Coverage Rodeos

2026 NFR Open at the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo

Event Coverage

2026 Cheyenne Frontier Days Barrel Racing Updates

Training

Six-Barrel Drill

Tack & Equipment

Boot ‘Em Up: Boots vs. Polos

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Aged EventsEvent Coverage

2026 5 State Breeders Futurity

By Maddy Rohr

July 21, 2026

Divisional EventsEvent Coverage

Andrea Cline wins the 2026 Barrel Race of the Year

By Maddy Rohr

July 17, 2026

Aged EventsEvent Coverage

2026 Glacier Chaser Classic

By Maddy Rohr

July 16, 2026

Training

Backing a Square

By Abigail Boatwright and Kelcey McNamee

July 14, 2026

Aged EventsEvent Coverage

2026 Minnesota Breeders Futurity

By Maddy Rohr

July 14, 2026

Event Coverage

2026 World Championship Junior Rodeo

By Kailey Sullins

July 13, 2026

Good at Gates

When Kelly Kaminiski prepares a young horse to pattern the barrels she starts with her trusted gate exercise to build muscle memory.

The Fake Barrel: Freeing Up A Horse

Cierra Nelson discusses how she frees up a ratey horse through her Fake Barrel Drill.

What Does Broke Mean

Cierra Nelson discusses what broke means to her as a barrel horse trainer and competitor.

Beginning Riders on the Pattern

Cierra Nelson simplifies the barrel pattern for beginner riders and demonstrates tips for working the pattern.

Counter Arcs

Cierra Nelson discusses counter arcing your horse, shows how it works and how it should be utilized.

First Barrel Approach and Rate

Cierra Nelson describes her approach to the first barrel and first barrel rating techniques.

First Steps with Young Horses

Cierra Nelson demonstrates her first steps with young horses after she gets them back from a colt starter.

Switching Leads Between Barrels

Cierra Nelson demonstrates switching leads between barrels and how to achieve a lead change.

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