With 26,571.9 points amassed at the end of August 2023, Martha Angelone is on track to take home the $25,000 Reliance Ranches Virtual Rodeo Qualifier (VRQ) Points Champion Bonus for breakaway roping.
Angelone commands the top spot with a lead of more than 12,000 points. The No. 2 spot is claimed by Hali Williams, with 14,387 points, and Rylie Edens sits third with 11,828.95 points.
The qualifying events and points period ends November 26, 2023.
2023 Reliance Ranches VRQ Bonus Standings
| Rank | Name | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MARTHA ANGELONE | 26571.9 |
| 2 | HALI WILLIAMS | 14387 |
| 3 | RYLIE EDENS | 11828.95 |
| 4 | TIFFANY SCHIECK | 10958 |
| 5 | AMY OHRT | 9617.5 |
| 6 | JACKIE CRAWFORD | 8945.5 |
| 7 | JOSEY JAMES | 8697.75 |
| 8 | KELSIE DOMER | 7463.15 |
| 9 | KINLIE BRENNISE | 7409.75 |
| 10 | JORDAN JO HOLLABAUGH | 6994.75 |
| 11 | MALLORIE FEWELL | 6846.75 |
| 12 | MARYBETH BEAM | 6570.75 |
| 13 | RYLIE ROMERO | 5894 |
| 14 | KYLIE REININGER | 5299.75 |
| 15 | HALIEGH GRANT | 5090.75 |
View the full WCRA leaderboard standings.
Refresher: What Is the VRQ Bonus Program?
The Reliance Ranches VRQ Bonus pays out cash bonuses to the top four athletes in each discipline who earn the most VRQ points. The collective $405,000 in bonus cash will be available to all athletes who nominate their 2023 rodeo efforts in their respective discipline through the VRQ towards a 2023 WCRA event.
The VRQ points are earned based on the athlete’s finish in each rodeo event. The top four athletes in each discipline with the most VRQ points at the end of the year will be eligible for the bonus.
The payout for the VRQ Bonus program is as follows:
- First Place: $25,000
- Second Place: $10,000
- Third Place: $7,500
- Fourth Place: $2,500
