It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always.
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic Old Pleasant Grove Fort gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Pleasant Grove, UT is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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“Amazing staff! I am so glad to have found Always Best Care, it is a blessing. I live 300 miles away from my elderly parents and cannot always travel, it’s comforting to know that my parents are in great hands and that I don’t have to worry about them. The staff is well trained and the management goes above and beyond to meet your needs. I think of them as angels in disguise!”
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Discovery Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local The Holy Grill And Bar or visit Site of First Settlement of Pleasant Grove, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Pleasant Grove, UT, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Pleasant Grove, UT understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Pleasant Grove, UT 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
A light display in the shape of a strawberry shines on the mountainside above Pleasant Grove in June 2025. This and similar light displays have been created on the mountain for years by former Pleasant Grove resident David Hartle and his family.One night in December 2018, hundreds of people looked out of their windows to see a giant lighted star on the mountainside in Pleasant Grove. This was a delightful surprise to residents and to all who could see it for miles. Just a few days ago, a giant strawberry light design lit up the mounta...
A light display in the shape of a strawberry shines on the mountainside above Pleasant Grove in June 2025. This and similar light displays have been created on the mountain for years by former Pleasant Grove resident David Hartle and his family.
One night in December 2018, hundreds of people looked out of their windows to see a giant lighted star on the mountainside in Pleasant Grove. This was a delightful surprise to residents and to all who could see it for miles. Just a few days ago, a giant strawberry light design lit up the mountain. In the time between these two displays, many other lighted creations have brought brightness to all of us.
Now, the artist behind the designs, former Pleasant Grove resident David Hartle, along with his family, is hanging up his lights and tools and hoping for someone else to take over the tradition that so many have come to love. Even after moving away from the city a few years ago, the family has continued to come back to hike up the mountain, create the designs, hike up for repairs and then take the lights down again.
Over the past seven years, I have had the opportunity to write about the lights and have loved seeing them from my windows. After that first star, there were giant strawberries during Strawberry Days, a bat in October, a heart surrounded by the shape of Utah to promote hope during the pandemic, and, in 2021, a giant question mark inside a speech bubble made with about 60 solar-powered lights. Hartle was asked by the PG Cares committee to put this particular design on the mountain to kick off a youth vaping educational campaign.
In fact, many of the light creations showed up when the community was celebrating or even when there were struggles. Once, a colored light was added by Hartle to a design in honor of a young child who had just passed away due to an accident. Yes, the lights were often beacons of hope and peace to those who saw them.
“Doing the mountain light displays over the past seven years has been one of the most meaningful experiences of my life. It brought our family closer together — hiking, planning and laughing through each season as we worked side by side to serve the community,” Hartle said. “My mom, Vickie Hartle, always taught us to love and serve others, and this became a way to live that out in a really tangible way.”
Hartle said there were times in his own life when he was struggling, and the kind words from people in the community — telling him how the lights became part of their family traditions or how it brightened their day when they needed it most — truly lifted him. “It reminded me that small acts of service can ripple out in big ways. It also kept me active and gave me a real sense of purpose and accomplishment, knowing I was doing something that brought joy to others. I’m incredibly grateful for what this journey has given me,” he said.
Because Hartle was recently diagnosed with neck and back issues, he can no longer physically create the designs. After this was announced recently on the Pleasant Grove Community Connection Facebook page, many residents wrote about their gratitude to the Hartle family.
“Thank you, Hartle family, for sharing your love, talent with our community. It made my heart happy to see these beautiful, amazing creations of light that brought me and my husband so much joy as we gazed upon them and know what a caring, kind family you are,” stated one comment. “Thank you for lighting up our lives,” stated another.
Yes, the lights will be missed, and there is hope that someone else can take over the job that has brought so much, well, light to so many people.
Big Money, Big Moves: June 16-23 ProRodeo Barrel Racing ResultsBarrel racers cashed in big at ProRodeos across the U.S. and Canada from June 16–23, with major payouts coming from stops like Nampa, Elko, and Pleasant Grove.The June 16–23 ProRodeo week brought high stakes and even higher earnings for barrel racers chasing the 2025 NFR dream. Top money came out of the Snake River Stampede in Nampa, Idaho, Silver State Stampede in Elko, Nevada, and Strawberry Days Rodeo in Pleasant Grove, Utah, on the state side where...
Barrel racers cashed in big at ProRodeos across the U.S. and Canada from June 16–23, with major payouts coming from stops like Nampa, Elko, and Pleasant Grove.
The June 16–23 ProRodeo week brought high stakes and even higher earnings for barrel racers chasing the 2025 NFR dream. Top money came out of the Snake River Stampede in Nampa, Idaho, Silver State Stampede in Elko, Nevada, and Strawberry Days Rodeo in Pleasant Grove, Utah, on the state side where stacked fields and deep payouts helped boost multiple cowgirls into the season’s top earners. From Alberta to Texas, names like McKenna Coronado, Suzanne DePaoli, and Hailey Kinsel made headlines with consistent, money-making runs.
*****NOT including finals and aggregate payout at Snake River Stampede. We will update when we have updated results!! (See Silver State Stampede below) ******
SUZANNE DEPAOLI – $10,812
MCKENNA CORONADO – $8,506
HAILEY KINSEL – $6,677
LATRICIA DUKE – $5,607
LISA LOCKHART – $4,876
Elko, Nev., June 20-22
1. (tie) Hailey Kinsel and Whitley Sharp, 15.78 seconds, $6,331 each; 3. LaTricia Duke, 15.84, $4,573; 4. (tie) Taylor Carver, McKenna Coronado and Julie Plourde, 15.90, $2,814 each; 7. Tayla Moeykens, 15.93, $1,759; 8. Krystal Dillman, 15.94, $1,583; 9. Ashley Parks, 15.96, $1,407; 10. Katelyn Scott, 15.98, $1,231; 11. Anita Ellis, 16.02, $1,055; 12. Tricia Aldridge, 16.05, $879; 13. Caitlyn White, 16.06, $703; 14. Stephanie Fryar, 16.07, $528; 15. (tie) Julia Johnson, Shyann Lucas and Lindsey Muggli, 16.08, $117 each.
Wainwright, Alberta, June 20-22
1. (tie) Suzanne DePaoli and Grace Gardiner, 17.33 seconds, $5,465 each; 3. Bradi Whiteside, 17.35, $3,947; 4. (tie) Vanessa Leggett and Pamela Morrison, 17.37, $2,733 each; 6. Taylor-Jane Gardner, 17.39, $1,822; 7. Kirby Penttila, 17.42, $1,518; 8. (tie) Bertina Olafson, Colby Bonnett and Justine Elliott, 17.51, $1,214; 11. Sissy Winn, 17.53, $911; 12. Jordyn Tresidder, 17.54, $759; 13. Halle Bedwell, 17.60, $607; 14. Tammy Lee Taylor, 17.64, $455; 15. Taylor Cherry, 17.71, $304.
Santa Ynez, Calif., June 21-22
1. Makenna Shook, 14.91 seconds, $3,225; 2. Kathy Petska, 15.17, $2,580; 3. Emily Harryman, 15.31, $2,096; 4. (tie) Meghann Pearce and Christina Porter, 15.36, $1,451 each; 6. Ann McGilchrist, 15.49, $968; 7. Ally Wheeler, 15.51, $806; 8. Madison Camozzi, 15.53, $726; 9. (tie) Kayla Hurl and Maren Powers, 15.54, $605 each; 11. Shelby Bates, 15.56, $484; 12. Shy-Anne Jarrett, 15.57, $403; 13. Tarryn Lee, 15.58, $323; 14. Julie Ketscher, 15.63, $242; 15. Paloma Alvarado, 15.67, $161.
Sundre, Alberta, June 19-22
1. Madison Wilkerson, 17.61 seconds, $6,684; 2. Suzanne DePaoli, 17.63, $5,347; 3. Caitlin McArthur, 17.66, $4,344; 4. Kyla Simmons, 17.70, $3,342; 5. Dona Kay Rule, 17.73, $2,674; 6. Presley Hipkins, 17.75, $2,005; 7. Lynette Broadway, 17.79, $1,671; 8. Jennifer Neudorf, 17.81, $1,504; 9. Kirby Penttila, 17.82, $1,337; 10. (tie) Justine Elliott and Kirsty White, 17.86, $1,086 each; 12. Jill Parsonage, 17.88, $835; 13. Lisa Zachoda, 17.90, $668; 14. (tie) Brook Willis and Jayden Wilson, 17.92, $418 each.
El Paso, Texas, June 20-22
1. Jymmy Cox, 14.35 seconds, $2,123; 2. Shelley Morgan, 14.40, $1,804; 3. Tibba Smith, 14.54, $1,486; 4. Jana Bean, 14.57, $1,274; 5. Gracen Harman, 14.58, $1,061; 6. Madison Bean, 14.61, $743; 7. Margo Smith, 14.70, $531; 8. Kailee Murdock, 14.79, $425; 9. Brylee Banning, 14.83, $371; 10. Brittney Hawley, 14.89, $318; 11. Madelyn Schauer Bell, 14.94, $265; 12. Anne Miller, 14.95, $212.
Nampa, Idaho, June 17-21
First round: 1. (tie) Julie Plourde and Sue Smith, 15.66 seconds, $2,880 each; 3. Anita Ellis, 15.70, $2,215; 4. (tie) Hayle Gibson-Stillwell and Hailey Kinsel, 15.74, $1,698 each; 6. (tie) McKenna Coronado and LaTricia Duke, 15.80, $1,034 each; 8. Wenda Johnson, 15.81, $591; 9. Natalie Deking, 15.85, $443; 10. Summer Schaffran, 15.87, $295. Second round: 1. Wenda Johnson, 15.57 seconds, $3,101; 2. McKenna Coronado, 15.64, $2,658; 3. Hailey Kinsel, 15.71, $2,215; 4. Kathy Grimes, 15.72, $1,920; 5. Sherry Cervi, 15.73, $1,477; 6. (tie) Ashley Castleberry and Katelyn Scott, 15.77, $1,034 each; 8. (tie) Keyla Costa, Carlee Otero, Julie Plourde and Ilyssa Riley, 15.78, $332 each.
Finals and aggregate: Pending official ProRodeo results. What we do know, however, is that McKenna Coronado was the short round and event champion, and we’ll be dropping an Equinety spotlight on that team this week.
Pleasant Grove, Utah, June 18-21
1. Megan McLeod-Sprague, 17.03 seconds, $3,822; 2. Tricia Aldridge, 17.09, $3,058; 3. Emily Beisel, 17.13, $2,484; 4. Sue Smith, 17.15, $1,911; 5. Julie Plourde, 17.21, $1,529; 6. Caitlyn White, 17.27, $1,147; 7. Jordon Briggs, 17.29, $956; 8. Julia Johnson, 17.30, $860; 9. Hailey Kinsel, 17.32, $764; 10. Kimmie Wall, 17.40, $669; 11. Emma Parr, 17.41, $573; 12. Meka Farr, 17.48, $478; 13. Shyann Lucas, 17.51, $382; 14. McKale Seitz, 17.57, $287; 15. Halyn Lide, 17.58, $191.
North Platte, Neb., June 18-21
1. Piper Cordes, 17.32 seconds, $3,403; 2. Andrea Busby, 17.52, $2,722; 3. Amy Reisdorfer, 17.61, $2,212; 4. Sophie Nolen, 17.73, $1,701; 5. Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi, 17.76, $1,361; 6. Alyssa Allen, 17.79, $1,021; 7. Jodi Nelson, 17.80, $851; 8. Emily Beisel, 17.81, $766; 9. Emilee Pauley, 17.86, $681; 10. (tie) Karson Bradley Berger, Raelin Jurgens and Jamie Olsen, 17.88, $510 each; 13. Haley Huls, 17.89, $340; 14. (tie) Prairie Robbins and Ceri Ward, 17.93, $213 each.
Granite Falls, Minn., June 19-21
1. Lisa Lockhart, 14.84 seconds, $2,969; 2. Kaydi Anderson, 14.93, $2,523; 3. Kristen Meyer, 14.95, $2,078; 4. Austyn Tobey, 15.02, $1,781; 5. Jamie Lenzner, 15.03, $1,484; 6. (tie) Alyssa Gabrielson and Heidi Gunderson, 15.06, $891 each; 8. Lindsey Horner, 15.08, $594; 9. Hallie Fulton, 15.15, $519; 10. Erin Williams, 15.18, $445; 11. (tie) Alyssa Allen and Bobbi Olson, 15.21, $334 each.
Santa Fe, N.M., June 18-21
1. (tie) Brylee Banning and Christy Larsen, 17.71 seconds, $2,325 each; 3. Sarah Kieckhefer, 17.72, $1,759; 4. Leia Pluemer, 17.80, $1,508; 5. Sommer Creasy, 17.86, $1,257; 6. Jana Bean, 17.89, $880; 7. (tie) Kristin Brashears and Shali Lord, 17.94, $566 each; 9. Billie Harmon, 17.97, $440; 10. Jamie McIntyre, 17.99, $377; 11. (tie) Fallon Forbes and Jamie Olsen, 18.01, $283 each.
Buffalo, Minn., June 19-21
1. Lisa Lockhart, 17.43 seconds, $1,907; 2. Austyn Tobey, 17.54, $1,634; 3. Mackenzie Haas, 17.62, $1,362; 4. Danyelle Hovland, 17.74, $1,180; 5. Riley Youngman, 17.78, $908; 6. Bobbi Olson, 17.82, $726; 7. Lakken Bice, 17.86, $545; 8. Jana Groski, 17.90, $363; 9. Sharon Munn, 17.92, $272; 10. Nikki Reynolds, 17.94, $182.
Delta, Utah, June 20-21
1. Carlee Otero, 17.12 seconds, $1,919; 2. McKale Seitz, 17.26, $1,645; 3. Caitlyn White, 17.28, $1,371; 4. Jordon Briggs, 17.35, $1,188; 5. KariAnn Cross, 17.47, $914; 6. Tristan Parrish, 17.50, $731; 7. Brylee Wall, 17.66, $548; 8. Whitley Sharp, 17.68, $365; 9. Meka Farr, 17.73, $274; 10. Lauren Porter, 17.74, $183.
Big Spring, Texas, June 19-21
1. Shayna Wimberly, 15.68 seconds, $2,327; 2. Cheyenne Wimberley, 15.73, $1,978; 3. Caley Walkoviak, 15.78, $1,629; 4. Jimmie Smith, 15.89, $1,396; 5. Jacque Woolman, 15.92, $1,164; 6. Jennifer Driver, 15.93, $815; 7. (tie) Debbie Bloxom and Corley Cox, 15.94, $524 each; 9. Stacey Grimes, 15.98, $407; 10. Liz Herrin, 16.00, $349; 11. Morgan Addison, 16.02, $291; 12. (tie) Alex Lang and Bristan McCarley, 16.06, $116 each.
Bellevue, Iowa, June 19-21
1. Sandi Brandli, 16.19 seconds, $1,532; 2. Kristen Meyer, 16.30, $1,313; 3. Colleen Vondra, 16.34, $1,094; 4. Caitlyn Clair, 16.39, $948; 5. Kenzley Walker, 16.43, $729; 6. Austyn Tobey, 16.50, $584; 7. Kari Diedrich, 16.55, $438; 8. Lindsay Leverington, 16.56, $292; 9. Nikki Reynolds, 16.59, $219; 10. Lucy Ferch, 16.69, $146.
Mackay, Idaho, June 20-21
1. Lisa Warfield, 17.93 seconds, $836; 2. Ashley Day, 17.99, $727; 3. T.J. Little, 18.24, $618; 4. Lindsey Muggli, 18.49, $509; 5. Gwen King, 18.55, $400; 6. Jessie Telford, 18.64, $291; 7. Tayla Moeykens, 18.72, $182; 8. Renae Laub, 19.08, $73.
Alamosa, Colo., June 20-21
1. Taryn Boxleitner, 17.26 seconds, $1,174; 2. Lake Mehalic, 17.47, $1,006; 3. Mackenzie McCuistion, 17.52, $838; 4. Brittney Hawley, 17.53, $726; 5. Brittany Fellows, 17.56, $559; 6. (tie) Laura Lambert and Sophie Nolen, 17.65, $391 each; 8. Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi, 17.67, $224; 9. Brylee Banning, 17.70, $168; 10. Shali Lord, 17.71, $112.
Thermopolis, Wyo., June 20-21
1. Mackenzie McCuistion, 17.85 seconds, $1,097; 2. Sharon Harrell, 17.96, $940; 3. Lindsay Kruse, 18.05, $783; 4. Alex Odle, 18.11, $679; 5. Lana Tibbetts, 18.22, $522; 6. Sally Conway, 18.23, $418; 7. Lisa Warfield, 18.30, $313; 8. Gwyneth Cheyne, 18.33, $209; 9. Sammi Hegwer, 18.35, $157; 10. (tie) Mejrusa Rustemovic and Brittney Sporer, 18.39, $52 each.
Tarkio, Mo., June 20-21
1. Nikki Reynolds, 15.97 seconds, $910; 2. Nicole Thomas, 16.10, $791; 3. (tie) Micala Dummit and Brittney Hipp, 16.16, $613 each; 5. Lakota Elkins, 16.22, $435; 6. Kassie Hohenstein, 16.28, $317; 7. Lindsay Leverington, 16.46, $198; 8. Kylee Ruff, 16.48, $79.
Steamboat Springs, Colo., June 20-21
1. Laura Lambert, 17.76 seconds, $972; 2. Kelsey Lensegrav, 17.94, $833; 3. Kaycee Thomas, 18.03, $694; 4. Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi, 18.11, $602; 5. (tie) Jennifer Hiler and CJ Vondette, 18.19, $417 each; 7. Lorie Diodosio, 18.22, $278; 8. Chandler Camblin, 18.25, $185; 9. Briana Bailey, 18.28, $139; 10. Heidi Tillard, 18.36, $93.
Davie, Fla., June 21
1. Wendy Culberson, 15.42 seconds, $685; 2. Heather Clemons, 15.44, $596; 3. Nicole Turner, 15.56, $507; 4. Katie Smith, 15.64, $417; 5. Rylee Butler, 15.66, $328; 6. Amanda Weekley, 15.68, $238; 7. Alicia May, 15.69, $149; 8. Ace Youngblood, 15.74, $60.
Andrews, Texas, June 20-21
1. Shelley Morgan, 17.14 seconds, $525; 2. Cindy Smith, 17.26, $457; 3. Morgan Addison, 17.30, $388; 4. Judi Reed, 17.32, $320; 5. (tie) Bristan McCarley and Kimberly Teague, 17.34, $217 each; 7. Jill Mark-elle, 17.60, $114; 8. Kylee Scribner, 17.66, $46.
Mesquite, Texas, June 21
1. Lauren England, 15.27 seconds, $502; 2. Deb Guelly, 15.36, $436; 3. Mikella Mims, 15.48, $371; 4. Keylie Tatum, 15.60, $305; 5. Summer Cooper, 15.68, $240; 6. Madison Hamilton, 15.69, $174; 7. Sable Emerson, 15.76, $109; 8. Julie Murphy, 15.77, $44.
Fallon’s 3C PRCA Rodeo
Fallon, Nev., June 17-18
1. Hayle Gibson-Stillwell, 17.18 seconds, $2,844; 2. (tie) LaTricia Duke and Chloe Gray, 17.28, $2,204 each; 4. Kathy Grimes, 17.30, $1,707; 5. Julie Plourde, 17.45, $1,422; 6. Katie Halbert, 17.49, $996; 7. Emma Parr, 17.51, $711; 8. Ann McGilchrist, 17.52, $569; 9. Kathy Petska, 17.53, $498; 10. KariAnn Cross, 17.54, $427; 11. Mendy Beardsley, 17.55, $356; 12. Taylor Carver, 17.59, $284.
Check: WPRA World Standings
*As of June 17, 2025. We will update when WPRA gives the official updates for the week.
An annual tradition in Utah County will be happening again soon, and residents are excited! On July 4, a giant United States flag will be unfurled above Grove Creek Canyon in Pleasant Grove. Residents have come to look forward to the sight of the flag, and visitors come from all over to see and to honor it.Eleven years ago, on the morning of July 4, a giant United States flag was unfurled above the canyon, surprising residents. That was just the beginning. The Follow the Flag nonprofit organization has planned and carried out the spec...
An annual tradition in Utah County will be happening again soon, and residents are excited! On July 4, a giant United States flag will be unfurled above Grove Creek Canyon in Pleasant Grove. Residents have come to look forward to the sight of the flag, and visitors come from all over to see and to honor it.
Eleven years ago, on the morning of July 4, a giant United States flag was unfurled above the canyon, surprising residents. That was just the beginning. The Follow the Flag nonprofit organization has planned and carried out the special event every Fourth of July since that first morning.
“Witness in-person, a sight that will put those bumps on your arms and warmth in your heart. Cannon fire, horses ride and a flyover accompanied by a choir will help remind you, that this is a sacred, God-given land that we must protect for future generations,” it states on the Follow the Flag website, followtheflag.org.
The “By the Dawn’s Early Light” flag unfurling ceremony will begin at 7:30 a.m. and will last about one hour. The ceremony will be held at the top of Grove Creek Drive in Pleasant Grove at the Grove Creek Canyon Trailhead.
On June 22, about 1,000 people turned out for the annual walking of the flag up the hill. The 150-foot by 78-foot flag was carried uphill for 1.3 miles as live patriotic music was played. The walk always begins at the city’s cemetery. “We start at the final resting place of our military heroes and carry the flag up to the place the flag will fly from July 4-13,” it states on the Follow the Flag Facebook page.
Other goings-on associated with the flag include live music with the Hartley Road Band at the site of the flag on July 5 at 8:30 p.m. Also, a 5K Run2Remember trail run at Grove Creek will be held on July 12 at 7 a.m. For more information about these and other Follow the Flag events, check out the Follow the Flag website.
“There’s something sacred about starting Independence Day beneath that big beautiful flag in Grove Creek,” said Kyle Fox of Follow the Flag. “It’s a reminder of what matters most — faith, freedom and community. This tradition has become the heartbeat of my family’s Fourth of July.”
You don’t have to be at the Grove Creek Canyon Trailhead to see the magnificent flag. In fact, it can be spotted from miles away. Many say there is something very special about seeing it up close, standing below it and thinking about all that it represents. However you are able to see it, it is a beautiful experience.
For more information, check out Follow the Flag’s Facebook page or go to followtheflag.org.
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