Alabama Cowgirl Katie Hulsey Has Sights Set on IFR44 & Rookie Title

  By:  Tammie Hiatt When Katie Hulsey purchased her IPRA card, her goal was to win the rookie of the year title and qualify for the International Finals Rodeo.  So far, so good.  The 20-year-old Haleyville, AL cowgirl is currently … Continue reading

IFR44 Personnel Application Now Available

All positions, with the exception of gateman, must work the position applied for at a minimum of five (5) first approved IPRA rodeos in 2013 to be eligible to apply. The final selection for each position will be made during … Continue reading

IFYR Announces New Stock Contractor for 2013

 By:  Tammie Hiatt     Mark Kreder, Jr – 2012 IFYR BB Champ & IFR Qualifier   The International Pro Rodeo Association and the International Finals Youth Rodeo are pleased to announce that a major change has been made for … Continue reading

2013 IPRA Southeast Region Finals Scheduled

  By:  Tammie Hiatt  Gay, GA will be home to the IPRA Southeast Region Finals on November 1 & 2, 2013.  After holding their first IPRA rodeo in 2012, the committee was very excited to have the opportunity to step … Continue reading

Just Enjoying the Journey

By:  Tammie Hiatt   Photo Credit: John Moon, Seven Springs Photography   The past two years have been very trying ones for Pam Williams.  But the Skiatook, OK cowgirl knows how to weather a storm and puts her trust in … Continue reading

Louise MacIntyre Claims NARF Barrel Racing Championship

By: Tammie Hiatt The Southern Livestock Exposition hosted the IPRA’s National All-Region Finals March 7 – 9. The top four contestants from each of the IPRA’s regions were invited to Montgomery, AL to compete for over $69,000 in prize money … Continue reading

Jerry Belles, Rodeo’s Walter Cronkite

By: Tammie Hiatt Jerry Belles was recently presented with the “Most Deserving Old Timer” award at the Annual Red Doffin Old-Timer’s Reunion on Friday, January 19, 2013 during the 43rd edition of the International Finals Rodeo in Oklahoma City. “This … Continue reading

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Rodeo Coach Claims IFR43 Average Win

  By: Tammie Hiatt When the IPRA added the Cowgirl’s Breakaway Roping to their roster of approved events in 2011, Jenna Lee Hays of Weatherford, OK was all in. “I was very excited when the IPRA added the breakaway roping. … Continue reading

A Class Act and A World Champion

Stassi Pyne Sets the Bar By: Tammie Hiatt Stassi Pyne of Scotts, MI claimed her second world championship at the conclusion of IFR43. But this victory was not just about a trophy saddle and a gold buckle, Stassi acquired something … Continue reading