ProRodeo Sports News - May 27, 2022

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6 Editor’s Letter 8 Hot Takes 10 Grille 12 Social Media 20 Short Round 44 Results 56 PRCA Notes

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16 2022 PRCA World STANDINGS COVER 26 Redding, Calif. 28 Liberty Hill, Texas 30 Miles City, Mont.

William Kierce photo Ora Taton stands with his horse, Spur, after winning the Ron Ross Memorial Steer Roping in Liberty Hill, Texas, May 15. Taton cashes in at Ross Memorial Veteran steer roper Ora Taton is making a push to make his first trip to the National Finals Steer Roping since 2004 after earning $9,042 in Liberty Hill, Texas. 28

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Thank Haven Tie-down roper Meged wins Redding Rodeo

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Tie-down roper Haven Meged, the 2019 World Champion, gave his 2022 season a boost by winning the Redding (Calif.) Rodeo and earning $7,107.

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