When someone says "Cowgirl Up!" it means rise to the occasion, don’t give up, and do it all without whining or complaining. And the cowgirls of the early twentieth century did it all, just
like the men, only wearing skirts and sometimes with a baby waiting behind the chutes. Women learned to rope and ride out of necessity, helping their fathers, brothers, and husbands with the
ranch work. But for some women, it went further than that. They caught the fever of freedom, the thirst for adrenaline, and the thrill of competition, and many started their rodeo careers as
early as age fourteen. From Alice and Margie Greenough of Red Lodge, whose father told them “If you can’t ride ’em, walk,” to Jane Burnett Smith of Gilt Edge who sneaked off to ride in rodeos
at age eleven, women made wide inroads into the masculine world of rodeo. Montana boasts its share of women who “busted broncs” and broke ranks in the macho world of rodeo during the early to
mid-1900s. Cowgirl Up! is the history of these cowgirls, their courage, and their accomplishments.
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Ranch Roping: The Complete Guide to a Classic Cowboy Skill
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Convict Cowboys: The Untold History of the Texas Prison Rodeo
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Rodeo Queen 101
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Horses That Buck: The Story of Champion Bronc Rider Bill Smith
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Charreada: Mexican Rodeo in Texas
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Bull Riding: Rodeo’s Most Dangerous 8 Seconds
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Rodeo Downunder
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Cowboys, Gamblers & Hustlers: The True Adventures of a Rodeo Champion And Poker Legend
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The Pastures of Beyond: An Old Cowboy Looks Back at the Old West
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My Wild Ride
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Cody Rodeo: The Mystique of Buffalo Bill Cody and the Great American Cowboy
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Ring of Fire: The Guts and Glory of the Professional Bull Riding Tour
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Rodeo Austin: Blue Ribbons, Buckin’ Broncs, & Big Dreams: The Story of the Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo
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Rodeo Legends: More Extraordinary Rodeo Athletes
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Hang ’N Rattle: Western Rodeo
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My Wild Ride: The Inspiring True Story of How One Woman’s Faith and Determination Helped Her Overcome Life’s Greatest Odds
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Spurs, Chaps and Faith: The Corbin Carpenter Story
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Cowtown Rodeo
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Team Penning: A Fundamental Guide
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Gender, Whiteness, and Power in Rodeo
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