While most people think that pro rodeo is predominantly a male sport, there are also many women who have become professional rodeo stars. Women originally only participated in the barrel racing events; however, there are now many professional women competing in the following events listed below, among several other event types. Women's pro rodeo news, such as Rodeo Sports Nation, can also keep you updated on what events women are competing and succeeding in. 

Bull Riding

For many years, female bull riders were given smaller, less aggressive bulls, though this is quickly becoming old news. There are now several female bull riders, all with their sights set on making history. Some choose to ride mini bulls, while others ride the same bulls that their male competitors ride. 

Broncos

Broncos may sound milder than a raging bull, but they can be just as aggressive. There are significantly more female bronco riders than bull riders, though the event is still predominately male-oriented. Many women find that they are drawn to broncos and bulls because of their love for the animals, and the adrenaline rush that comes when they hit that 8-second mark. 

Breakaway Calf Roping

Breakaway calf roping is when a calf is let go ahead of the horse and rider, and they race to lasso the calf and stop them in their tracks. Many women who participate in barrel racing typically enjoy participating in this event too. If you think about the skills that barrel racing requires (speed and precision), you will recognize that breakaway roping is best acquired when on the foundation of barrel racing. 

Futurity Barrels

Futurity events are those that take place on a horse that has less than a year of experience. Young horses can be extremely hard to work with, but futurity events can help to showcase a horse's potential. Many futurity horses are sold and trained to become professional rodeo horses. Futurity Barrel racing can take a lot of patience and practice since a young horse will need a lot of training in order to understand what their rider is asking them to do. Futurity is a tough event because of the sheer inexperience of the horses. 

In conclusion, there is definitely a place for women in rodeo. If you are interested in becoming a professional rodeo cowgirl, you should familiarize yourself with the Women's Professional Rodeo Association. They have newsletters that go out regularly, as well as memberships that can allow you to compete when you are ready to do so.

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