United Professional Rodeo Association (UPRA) named Wellington Rodeo Association its 2022 High Paying Rodeo with stock by McCloy Rodeo Company. Directors of the winning organization gather to accept the award at the Wellington Rodeo Area. From left: Hunter Stark, Danny Gray, Veronica Gray, Matt Orr, Vice President/Treasurer Marcie Orr, President Jace Martin, Todd Thomas, Dee Martin, Brent Martin, Ellie Thomas. Not pictured: Gary Brewer, Linda Brewer, Johnny Mote, Jessica Thomas, Mike Williams. Courtesy Photo
WELLINGTON – The 19th Annual Wellington Fourth of July Rodeo received recognition for being the 2022 High Paying Rodeo by the United Professional Rodeo Association (UPRA),an organization that stretches across six southern states.
A feat such as top rodeo recognition by UPRA, with proceeds of $80,385 awarded to contestants, doesn’t simply happen.Produced by Wellington Rodeo Associa...