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Year Inducted: 1985
Home State: TX
Thena Mae used the ranching skills she learned growing up to compete in every rodeo event from barrel racing to bronc riding. But her real fame came as she, with her partner Nancy Binford, made history with their creation of the 1947 Tri-State All Girl Rodeo. A pioneer of women's professional rodeo, Thena Mae served as president of the GRA before retiring to the family ranch where she received recognition for ranching and community service.
Photograph on right: Thena Mae Farr and Nancy Binford.
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