55th Annual International Finals Rodeo Kicks Off 2025 at Lazy E Arena

One of the primary finals events in rodeo, the IFR will crown a new set of World Champions in less than a week
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The International Professional Rodeo Association (IPRA) was founded in 1957, with the goal of giving rodeo a more credible reputation in the Eastern United States. While it had a few name changes in the earliest days, their mission remained the same: offer rodeo athletes a professional environment with a steady sanctioning body.

The IPRA has always had a mindset of innovation. The Board of Governor's consists of representatives for the stock contractors, contestants, fans, producers, and contract performers. In 1961, they were the first rodeo association to officially make the barrel racing a legitimate event, with it's own world championship. In the late 1990s, a Central Entry System was developed to simplify the contestant experience.

The organization now has over 2,400 members and sanctions roughly 300 rodeos. They have also grown the International Finals Youth Rodeo (IFYR), one of the largest youth rodeos in the country.

In 2025, the IFR will once again hit the Lazy E Arena in Guhrie, Okla. to crown their champions. The finals also host a tradeshow, bucking stock sale, showcase for the contract acts, annual convention, judge's clinic, and the Miss Rodeo USA contest.

The 55th Annual International Finals Rodeo is presented by Love's Travel Stops and will be held January 16-19, 2025. We will be keeping you updated throughout the week, until 2025 World Champions are crowned on Sunday.

Schedule

Thursday, January 16th, 2025 - 7:30 pm - IFR 55 Performance 1  
Friday, January 17th, 2025 - 7:30 pm - IFR 55 Performance 2  
Saturday, January 18th, 2025 - TBA - IPRA Contract Acts Showcase
Saturday, January 18th, 2025 - 7:30 pm - IFR 55 Performance 3  
Sunday, January 19th, 2025 - 12:00 pm - OG&E Kid's Day 
Sunday, January 19th, 2025 - 2:00 - IFR 55 Performance 4 

Contract Personnel

Senior Pro Judges:
Steve Ratchford
Shawn Coleman
Rick Chaffin
Clint Corey

Back Judge:
Chris Bastien
Joe Crawford

Secretary:
Danna Gann

Announcers:
Mark Northall
Dillon Gross     

Timers:
Pamela Bowersock
Kathi Myers

Pickup Men:
Sean Prater
Logan Moore
Shawn Spaulding

Barrelman:
Mike Wentworth

Bullfighters:
Myles Essick
Mark Weber
JF Roch

Rough Stock Gateman:
Robert "Blue" Jeanes
Joel Chaffin 

Timed Event Gateman:
Greg Lindsay

Production Manager:
Garrison Panzer

Photographer:
870Sports Photography

Music Director:
Mark Evans

Arena Director:
Kelly New

Timed-Event Arena Director:
PJ Spencer

Payoff

Total Prize Money: $500,000

Payoff for each of the 4 full go-rounds: $9,259.26
1st $3,703.70 (per man in TR)
2nd $2,777.78 (per man in TR)
3rd $1,851.85 (per man in TR)
4th $925.93 (per man in TR)


Payoff for the aggregate: $18,518.52
1st $7,407.41 (per man in TR)
2nd $5,555.56 (per man in TR)
3rd $3,703.70 (per man in TR)
4th $1,851.85 (per man in TR)


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Teal Stoll
TEAL STOLL

Teal Stoll is a lifelong Wyomingite from a working ranch family of several generations. Both sides of her family have deep roots in rodeo, as contestants and stock contractors. Teal grew up horseback and actively competes in rodeos and barrel races. She has degrees in both business and accounting, which she uses operating her own bookkeeping service. Teal enjoys spending time with her horses, training colts, and maintaining her string of athletes. When she isn’t at the barn, she can be found reading, doing yoga, or on her paddle board at the lake. Teal lives with her fiancee and a plethora of animals, because she can’t say no to a displaced critter with a sad story. When she isn’t on the road running barrels, she spends her time helping with day to day operations on the family ranch.