ARLINGTON, TX — As the publisher and promoter of Ropers Sports News, I had the privilege of attending the 2025 Women’s Rodeo World Championship (WRWC) at Cowtown Coliseum, Ft. Worth, Texas & finals at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas — and let me tell you, the atmosphere was electric, the talent unmatched, and the payouts record-shattering.
This isn’t just a rodeo. It’s a movement.
Over the course of the week, the WRWC made good on its promise to elevate women’s rodeo, closing out the championship round in front of a roaring crowd and crossing a historic milestone: “Over $5.3 million awarded since the event’s inception in 2020,” making this the richest women’s-only rodeo in the world. That’s not just impressive — that’s revolutionary.
From the publisher’s seat, I watched raw grit and polished skill collide under the stadium lights. This wasn’t just competition — it was legacy in the making.
In Breakaway Roping, Josie Conner of Iowa, Louisiana, threw down a lightning-fast 1.81-second run to clinch the championship and a cool $60,000. Her total haul? $69,000. That’s a payday and a performance to remember. Close behind her was Cheyanne McCartney (Kingston, OK) at 1.82 seconds, earning $25,000 and finishing with $28,250. Utah’s own Quealy Probst rounded out the top three with a 2.22 and took home $15,000 in the final go.
Team Roping was nothing short of bada$$, The duo of Ashtyn Pratz (La Mesa, NM) and Tamara Lewis (Queen Creek, AZ) roped their way to the top with a 6.78-second run and a $60,000 win. That brings their WRWC earnings to $64,250. Jessy Remsburg and Beverly Robbins — Alabama cowgirls who are no strangers to this championship round — earned $25,000 each with a 7.43-second run, marking their third championship-round appearance at AT&T Stadium. Texas team Cassidy Boggs and Rylie Smith secured third, clocking in at 15.44 seconds and taking home $15,000 apiece in the round.
I can say firsthand that this event didn’t just hand out checks — it handed out hope, inspiration, and a powerful message: “Women’s Rodeo is here to stay, and it’s only getting better baby!”
It’s a rare honor to cover an event where every ride, every run, and every handshake feels like a footnote in history. The WRWC isn’t just making noise — it’s setting the standard. And we at Ropers Sports News are proud to be there to document every second of it.
To all the cowgirls who showed up and showed out — your stories are the ones we live to tell. And make note, this isn’t just a blog post that will get lost in internet never-never land, this is stamped in history, and solidified in print for all the generations to come to remember. Stay tuned to Ropers Sports News — where the legacy of the West is treasured and isn’t going anywhere.
W25 World Points Finals Results:
BREAKAWAY ROPING – Pro Leaderboard (Final): Katelyn Perkins of Morristown, AZ topped the standings with 16,749.50 points and $3,000.00. Beverly Robbins from Tuscumbia, AL followed with 11,491.00 points and $6,500.00. Markie Battaglia of Ramona, CA took third with 9,349.50 points and $4,750.00. Other notable ropers included Cassidy Boggs from Stephenville, TX with 7,640.25 points ($5,000.00), Jackie Crawford of Stephenville, TX at 7,038.25 ($1,000.00), and Lari Dee Guy of Abilene, TX with 6,990.25 points ($3,250.00).
BREAKAWAY ROPING – CHL Leaderboard (Final): Ashtyn Pratz from La Mesa, NM led the CHL division with 9,267.50 points and $4,250.00. Kelsey Pepion from Cut Bank, MT scored 8,854.50 points and $4,500.00. Remi Wells of Central City, NE followed with 6,893.00, and Kashlyn McIntyre from Wickenburg, AZ earned 6,636.50 points with a $4,250.00 payout.
BREAKAWAY ROPING – Limited Leaderboard (Final): Charmaine Holdren of Weatherford, TX won the limited category with 1,606.25 points and $1,381.20. Amy Ohrt from Victoria, TX followed with 1,522.00 points ($310.77). Drew Ellen Stewart of Normangee, TX claimed third with 1,208.50 points and $1,035.90.
BARREL RACING – Pro Leaderboard (Final): Makenize Mayes from Scroggins, TX took the top spot with 14,880.00 points and $3,500.00. Jordan Driver of Garden City, TX was close behind with 13,794.75 points. Taycie Matthews from Wynne, AR earned 10,075.00 points and $10,000.00. Bella Skinner, Ryann Pedone, and Julie Plourde also ranked among the top six.
BARREL RACING – CHL Leaderboard (Final):Kelsey Howard from Sallisaw, OK led with 9,200.00 points and $7,250.00. Brandie Inman of Nowata, OK followed with 8,842.25 and $2,750.00. Kathleen Menard from Ocala, FL placed third with 7,979.00 points and $3,500.00.
TEAM ROPING HEADERS – Pro Leaderboard (Final): Jimmi Jo Montera from Greeley, CO led the headers with 22,732.25 points. Rylie Smith of Whitsett, TX followed with 11,367.00 points and $5,000.00. Jessy Remsburg from Muscle Shoals, AL ranked third with 9,834.50 points and $6,500.00. Others included Lorraine Moreno, Kaitlyn Torres, and Whitney DeSalvo.
TEAM ROPING HEADERS – CHL Leaderboard (Final): Shanna Perkins of Geneva, ID claimed the lead with 9,087.75 points. Heather Rogers of Round Rock, AZ followed with 8,752.00 and $4,500.00. Tamara Mann from Sheridan, WY held third with 7,889.75 points.
TEAM ROPING HEELERS – Pro Leaderboard (Final):Tori Brower of Stephenville, TX topped the heelers with 9,174.66 points and $3,520.00. Kristin Reaves from Bullard, TX earned 7,887.00 ($3,065.00), and Jacee Graff of St. George, UT had 7,559.49 ($1,695.00).
GOAT TYING – Final Leaderboard: Blakely Boardman of Alice, TX took first with 6,846.00 points, followed by Emmry Edwards of McCammon, ID with 6,600.00. Kinsey Walz of Ainsworth, NE earned 4,893.25 points, and Carlee Hays of Queen Creek, AZ had 4,288.25.
WORLD ALL-AROUND CHAMPION STANDINGS (Final): Makenize Mayes led the standings with 14,880.00 points and $3,500.00. Jordan Driver followed with 13,794.75 ($500.00), and Bella Skinner finished third with 11,729.25.
TEXAS RATTLERS STANDINGS (Final): Kelsey Howard led the Rattlers with 9,200.00 points and $7,250.00. Brandie Inman came in second with 8,842.25 ($2,750.00), and Kathleen Menard ranked third with 7,979.00 (\$3,500.00).
ALL-AROUND WORLD LEADERBOARD – Martha Angelone of Stephenville, TX ranked first with 38,057.68 points and $1,000.00. Jimmi Jo Montera from Greeley, CO held second with 26,642.75 points ($500.00), and Katelyn Perkins of Morristown, AZ stood third with 25,392.25 and $5,250.00.
