Cheyenne Wyoming Ruth Roach Champion Bronc Rider Doubleday Real Photo Postcard
Ruth Roach (1900-1981) was a celebrated American rodeo cowgirl, renowned as one of the most daring and successful female bronc riders of her era. Gaining prominence in the 1910s and 1920s, she achieved championship titles and widespread recognition, captivating audiences with her exceptional skill and bravery in a sport largely dominated by men.
This period marked a "golden age" for rodeo, where women's participation, particularly in rough stock events like bronc riding, was a significant draw at major events such as Cheyenne Frontier Days. These pioneering female athletes defied societal norms, embodying the spirit of the American West and contributing significantly to the cultural development and national popularity of professional rodeo.
This period marked a "golden age" for rodeo, where women's participation, particularly in rough stock events like bronc riding, was a significant draw at major events such as Cheyenne Frontier Days. These pioneering female athletes defied societal norms, embodying the spirit of the American West and contributing significantly to the cultural development and national popularity of professional rodeo.
