11/01/2022
‼️It is OFFICIAL‼️We are grateful to be awarded with ‘Best Footing for the Turquoise Circuit!’ 🥇This would not have been possible without the help of Blackmore Equipment and Guidance Aviation (Cowboy Copters).
Turquoise Circuit
First 🥇 – World’s Oldest Rodeo, Prescott, AZ
Second 🥈– La Fiesta de los Vaqueros, Tucson, AZ
Third🥉 – Roots N’ Boots Pro Rodeo, Queen Creek, AZ
Most Improved 🎗– Socorro (NM) County Fair & PRCA Rodeo
OFFICIAL PRESS 📣
WPRA Hands Out Treats with Announcement of the 2022 Justin Best Footing Award Winners
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (October 31, 2022) – There are no tricks today – only treats
from the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association for those rodeo committees who have went above and beyond this past year to ensure for the athletes of , specifically the horses. Every year since the early 1990s the and Justin Brands have honored rodeo committees in each of the 12 circuits with the .
The Justin Best Footing Awards® program was created when Tom Feller, director of event
marketing for Justin Brands, approached the WPRA about partnering on a program that would
focus on the health and well being of the animal . Not only does the program keep animal
athletes performing at the , but it also recognizes the hard work and time rodeo
committees put into making their ground as safe as possible for the and all rodeo
livestock.
This past year, a majority of the rodeos stepped up and either provided a hand rake or a tractor
drag halfway through during their performances. As a result, there were numerous records set with the allowing the horsepower in the WPRA to run at an elite level.
This award is determined by votes by the WPRA membership and Directors and
represents our members’ voices saying “thank you” for a job well done. The WPRA recognizes
the top three in all 12 circuits as well as the most improved ground committee
in each circuit. Committee awards provided by Justin include cash bonuses (ranging from $350-
$1,000), plaques and, at certain award levels, a pair of Justin exotic boots. In addition, names of
each winner for each of the 12 circuits are put into a drawing for an addition $1,500 bonus from
Justin. The following rodeo committees will be recognized at the WPRA Star Celebration in Las
Vegas on Dec. 1 at the South Point Hotel and Casino.
to the following rodeo committees being honored in 2022 and the WPRA thanks you for making your ground safe and consistent.