Raised on the legendary King Ranch, it seemed natural for Helen Groves to become an ambassador for the equine industry. Over the years she has become known as the “First...
The Depression ruined Connie’s plans to practice law. Instead, in 1936, she joined the staff at Waldemar as head riding instructor and continued in that capacity for over sixty years....
Nita embraced the ranching life she grew up in. Even as a contender in the rodeo circuit, ranching and horses remained her chief interests. Nita dedicated over half a century...
Lindy holds the distinction of being the first woman to win the NCHA Futurity, and she set a record score while doing it. She was also the first female president...
Margaret took over leadership of the newly formed National Cowgirl Hall of Fame in 1976, expanding the Hall’s focus to honor all Western women and changing the name of the...
Born in 1897, Hallie lived the pioneer life. Adopting the cowboy’s pants, shirt and jacket, she ranched beside her husband while maintaining a dignity and femininity that earned her recognition...
Born into the heritage of the 101 Ranch, Jimmie entered her first horse show at three, her first rodeo at ten, and had a rodeo career that included eleven NFR...
Wife of cattleman Charles Goodnight, Molly drove supply wagons and took charge of ranch operations when her husband was absent. Affectionately called “the Little Mother of the Plains,” she cared...
Shelly Burmeister Mowery was an active promoter of professional rodeo as the first “Miss Coors Rodeo,” where she brought significant attention to equal pay for women’s barrel racing in the...
