Although men have been a big part of the rough-and-tumblesport,women have also  enjoyed matching their roping and riding skills with animals in rodeo competition.  Dating  back to the early 1900s, women were  pictured riding saddle broncs in various  Wild West Shows throughout the United  States. Many of these women came from  ranching backgrounds and brought a  great amount of femininity for the sport.  Under the umbrella of the WPRA is the  Professional Women's Rodeo  Association, which has more than 120  members and sanctions more than 20  complete all-women's rodeos and 70  approved events each year. At the all-women's events, contestants compete in bareback and bull riding, breakway and tiedown calf roping, and team roping. The WPRA All Women's Rodeo National Finals held each year pays out more than $50,000.

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 
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