Emily Beisel took the lead in earnings over the 4th of July holiday for the second time in her career as she won a total of $25,277, propelling her into the Top 5 of the WPRA Barrel Racing World Standings.
Beisel took advantage of the money up for grabs this Cowboy Christmas as she and her trusty equine partner Chongo earned the title at the Ponoka Stampede with a 17.28-second run in the Showdown Round to pull a check for $16,835. It was the second time in Beisel had been to Ponoka, winning it in her only other trip in 2019.
Along with the cowgirl’s win North of the boarder, Beisel was also in the money at the Cody Stampede, Livingston Roundup and Molalla Buckaroo Rodeo.
Beisel has jumped 10 spots in the Standings as she now sits No. 5 in the World with $65,728 in earnings to claim the title of Circle Y WPRA Athlete of the Week.