JULY-AUGUST 2024 ROPERS SPORTS NEWS PAGE 49 United States but the world. She also published a book, Barrel Racing 101, and created the Millennial Series video program to help those unable to attend one of her clinics. She was honored in 2018 with the Calgary Pioneer Award, the first American female to receive this honor. In 1995, McRae was inducted into the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame, and now she can add ProRodeo Hall of Fame inductee to her list of accomplishments. The WPRA first began inducting members to the ProRodeo Hall of Fame in 2017 and since that time a total of 14 members (including this year’s class) have been inducted. Barrel Racing World Champion Jeana Day can now call HOF home Jeana Day, the 1974 WPRA Barrel Racing World Champion, was filled with emotion when she received word of her selection from WPRA president Jimmie Munroe. “I was just blown away when I got the news from Jimmie (Munroe),” stated Day upon learning of her induction. “I was overwhelmed and speechless and for those that know me it takes a lot for me to be speechless. I feel so honored and blessed to be receiving this (honor).” Day qualified for the National Finals Rodeo six times and finished as reserve champion four times before capturing the gold buckle. The Woodward, Okla., native accomplished all this aboard Poco Excuse, an unlikely WPRA World Champion. He was small, just 1,000 pounds, and not expected to have much speed with only cow horse breeding. However, his outstanding heart took him and his jockey to new heights and even led to the formation of one of the WPRA’s most coveted awards — the Horse with the Most Heart Award. Day also served 11 years on the WPRA Board of Directors during a pivotal time in the association’s history, as it took a stand for equal money in barrel racing. She served two different terms (1975-1979 and 1986-1991). She got her math degree from Southwestern Oklahoma State University and taught high school math in Fargo, Okla., until her retirement in 2023. ProRodeo Hall of Fame... From Page 42 Hadley/Currin Memorial Roping Draws 164 Teams ESCALON, CALIF. – 7Up Productions were the producers of the 2nd Annual Shaun Hadley and Ron Currin Memorial Roping held on June 1. Winning the average and Gist buckles were Andrew Santos and Lucas Thompson. Thank you to the following sponsors for donating awards: Cactus Ropes, WGA Inc (Matt Ospital), Brandon Noel Horseshoeing, Tom Diaz Cutting Horses, Gist Silversmiths, Western Horseman, Classic Equine, Hoss Quick Connect, The Most Wanted Custom Silver. Results of the ACTRA roping follow: Average winners of the Hadley/Currin Memorial Roping were Andrew Santos and Lucas Thompson (with buckles). Also pictured are Matt and Roxann Ospital, Anita Hadley, Riley, Rayna and Rayanne Currin and Frankie Engel. Blake Sachau was the 6-9 Dummy Roping winner. #7 HDCP P/D: 4 for $60 1st go: 1. Tanner Kent and Lane Wheeler, 5.21, $500. 2. Zane George and Brandt Ross, 6.60, $300. 3. Riley Currin and David Guerra, 6.84, $200. Average: 1. Andrew Santos and Lucas Thompson, 26.26, $1,325. 2. Riley Currin and Eli Green, 27.88, $1,150. 3. Alex Evans and Anival Guerrero, 34.26, $980. 4. Alex Evans and Stoney Boy Joseph, 35.25, $810. 5. David Rosenthal and Anival Guerrero, 39.69, $640. 6. Cheyenne Rey and Travis Kent, 39.86, $460. 7. Tanner Kent and Tucker Alexander, 41.07, $300. 8. Zane George and Brandt Ross, 43.72, $120. JD Machado Is High Point Roper In Bravos’ Series ORLAND, CALIF. – Bravos Productions held a Tuesday night ACTRA roping series in May and June at the Glenn County Sheriff’s Posse Arena in Orland. High point roper of the series was JD Machado, who received a Best Ever pad. Results of the series follow, but June 18 results were not available at press time. JUNE 4 #7 HDCP P/D: $35 1st go: 1. Daniel Cohn and Jesse Beam, 7.30, $63. 2. Travis Bentley and Dusty Bravos, 7.90, $33. Average: 1. Shelby Dunning and Dusty Bravos, 22.44, $344. 2. JD Machado and Jesse Beam, 25.20, $258. 3. Jayda Staley and Jesse Beam, 31,00, $172. 4. Cole Hook and Dusty Bravos, 32.20, $86. #5.5 PICK: $35 1st go: 1. Hayden Boles and Colton Suther, 6.50, $102. 2. Jayda Staley and Kyle Stewart, 7.10, $62. 3. Hayden Boles and Ilan Davis, 7.90, $41. Average: 1. Brett Lewis and Cliff Wilbanks, 30.50, $534. 2. JD Machado and TC Hammons, 31.90, $442. 3. Hayden Boles and Ilan Davis, 34.70, $350. 4. Brett JD Machado (left) was the high point roper of the Tuesday night series produced by Bravos Productions. Dusty Bravos presents his Best Ever Saddle Pad. Becky Moore and Blake VanStavern were the winners of the #5.5 Pick roping on June 18. Dusty Bravos (right) presents them with caps. Blake VanStavern (left) and JD Machado won the #7 Hdcp. roping on June 18. Dusty Bravos (c) presents them with caps. Lewis and TC Hammons, 36.60, $257. 5. Cole Hook and Lacy Hook, 36.90, $166. 6. Karen L. Moore and Cole Hook, 37.50, $93. MAY 21 #5.5 PICK: $35 1st go: 1. Kolton King and Carson Williams, 6.10, $90. Average: 1. Rylan Gardner and John Jardine, 29.30, $320. 2. Cole Hook and Max Cohn, 30.60, $240. 3. Cole Hook and Lacy Hook, 33.00, $160. 4. Jenni Teasley and Casey Moore, 37.00, $80. #7 HDCP P/D: $35 1st go: 1. Kolton King and Casey Moore, 6.90, $65. Average: 1. Shelby Dunning and Brett Lewis, 25.70, $290. 2. Shelby Dunning and Carson Williams, 25.90, $174. 3. Kolton King and Casey Moore, 29.40, $116.
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