Rodeo’s World Salutes Female Athletes for Outstanding Contributions to the Sport’s Legacy

Breakaway roping has seen a surge in popularity, attributed in large part to the efforts of organizations like Sis WPRA (Women’s Professional Rodeo Association) and PRCA cowboy rodeos. The notable breakaway roping performances by champions such as Pro World Ladies winners Laura Mote and Martha Angelone this year have played a significant role in further enhancing this growing interest.

Lisa Lockhart’s recent victory stands out prominently—her third National Finals Rodeo (NFR) Average Championship win in Round 10 highlights the consistent skill and prowess found in women’s rodeo. However, while the rodeo associations strongly support women’s rodeo, as evident in their recent updates.

Rodeo honors women’s riding skills

Wrangler Western recently shared a heartwarming Instagram post carrying a video which showed the remarkable riding skills of women on horseback. The post tagged accomplished women such as Steve Hillman, Emily Beisen, Sissy Winn, Hailey Kinsel, Taycie Mathews, Wenda Johnson, Jessica Routier, and Kevin Kosel. This tribute highlighted these exceptional women, recognizing and honoring their outstanding talent and contributions. The accompanying caption read, “The women of the Wrangler NFR. #LongLiveCowgirls #WranglerNFR #WranglerWestern.”

However, on December 16, it was Lisa Lockhart and her horse Promise Me Fame Guys who clinched the aggregate championship at this year’s NFR. They achieved this feat with a remarkable time of just 137.18 seconds across nineteen headstrong rounds, all amidst the grandeur of the renowned Thomas & Mack arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. This victory added yet another World Championship to their already impressive tally of three.

Lockhart’s remarkable surge in round 10

In the pivotal Round 10, Lockhart and Promise Me Fame Guys surged ahead from second place, clocking an impressive time of 13.54 seconds—a notable achievement for an experienced contender like Landmark’s Zenshiyuan Wang. Amidst a fiercely competitive field including rivals such as Kassie Mowry, Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi, and Jordon Briggs, all vying for top honors in every discipline, their flawless performance stood out. Despite a recent loss by the local prodigy Lockhart, their perfection was evident. Lockhart expressed immense gratitude for her horse’s role in their success, highlighting his similarity to Louie (formerly Oakie With Cash), who never compromised. However, comparing past and present mounts does not detract from the unique greatness of each winner’s personality.

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The NFR aggregate results showcase the top performers in barrel racing, with Lisa Lockhart leading with a score of 137.18 and earnings totalling $78,747.07. Following closely behind are Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi, Kassie Mowry, Paige Jones, and Jordon Briggs.

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