Ranch, Rodeo, And Random News Outlet

  The National Reined Cow Horse Association  announces the promotion of Taylor Meek to Director of Shows in 2026. Meek has been a member of the NRCHA staff since 2022 and brings extensive, hands-on experience across nearly every area of the Association’s show operations. During her time with NRCHA, she has served as Data Entry Assistant, Membership Coordinator, Shows Coordinator, and Premier Events Coordinator. In 2025, Meek stepped into the role of Premier Events Manager, where she became the sole staff member responsible for managing entries and overseeing the show office operations at all five NRCHA Premier Events. As Director of Shows, Meek will oversee all NRCHA Premier Events and lead the show department staff responsible for managing more than 300 NRCHA-sanctioned events worldwide. Her role will also include oversight of the NRCHA Affiliate program and NRCHA memberships.  “Taylor has been a familiar and trusted presence within the NRCHA family for many years,” said...

  WPRA and PRCA Agree to Three Year Agreement * MEDIA RELEASE *   The Women’s Professional Rodeo Association and the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association are pleased to announce a new agreement between the two Associations to continue to bring the best in professional rodeo to members, committees, fans and sponsors. The WPRA and PRCA have been working diligently to craft a new agreement based on today’s circumstances and tomorrow’s challenges that will work to the benefit of all of our respective constituents. This new agreement will continue for the next three years with the option to extend an additional three years in 2028.  “The PRCA is happy to execute this three-year agreement with the WPRA and continue to elevate the profile of PRORODEO moving forward,” PRCA CEO Tom Glause said. The biggest change in the new agreement is that under the old agreement women’s breakaway roping was a revenue share between the two. Starting in 2026, that discipline will be completely ...