Jackie Hobbs, of Abilene, TX made a strong showing at this years WPRA Finals held in Tulsa, OK. She came into the finals as the reigning All Around Champion from 2008, and was looking to regain her title. Hobbs was also the returning tie-down champion. Hobbs won the All Around title yet again, ending up almost $8,00o ahead of reserve. She also captured back to back tie-down roping titles, ending up almost $2,000 ahead of second place.
This is a strong showing of the talent and hard work put in by many of today's top rodeo cowgirls. The boys of rodeo should watch out. The girls in rodeo are here to stay and may even pose a threat to many of today's top cowboys. Gone are the days when women were just eye candy on fast horses in the barrel racing. Today the women of rodeo are showing the same grit and determination that has been a characteristic of the sport of rodeo since it came into being. Keep up the good work girls, and I hope to see y'all one day at the finals, competing right alongside.
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