Nancy began her trick riding career on a borrowed horse at the Texas Cowboy Reunion in Stamford, Texas. Trained in tap and acrobatic dancing and educated in drama at Brenau...
Early in her career, Florence competed in barrel races with no set pattern and sometimes ran around old water heaters. She dedicated herself to promoting the sport and bringing it...
Ten-time World Champion Cowgirl Trick Rider and World Champion Bronc Rider, Florence made more than 500 rodeo appearances – bronc riding, trick roping, trick riding and roman riding. A petite...
Wilma became the first female principal chief in the history of the Cherokee people. Born in Oklahoma, her family moved to California as part of the BIA Relocation Program. Returning...
Mildred left an East Coast finishing school and went west to join the 101 Ranch Wild West show, beginning a colorful career that included winning the World Champion Girl Bronc...
Born into a family of rodeo stars, Betty established herself as one of the top calf roping champions. Growing up on a ranch near Hobbs, New Mexico, Betty won her...
In 1941 Vivian was the winner of the last cowgirl bronc riding event at Madison Square Garden. Her rodeo career began when she was fifteen, riding steers and bison in...
Known as the “Texas Tomboy” during her rodeo career, Wilma taught herself to rope using a rented donkey for practice. She became a champion roper and trick rider, dazzling audiences...
Angie set out to be a history teacher. Growing up on the Oklahoma frontier, she loved books and learning. Her dreams of teaching college history were blocked by discriminatory college...
