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Women's roughstock events gain renewed interest

DAVENPORT - They may be on a bucking horse in Montana, or riding bulls in Colorado or parking their gear bag behind the chutes at practice pens near Reardan.

They are often smaller than their fellow riders and can be spotted by their long hair and narrow shoulders.

They are spunky, brave and stubborn.

These are the women of roughstock.

In rodeo roughstock - event that include buckin' horses and bulls - are considered men's events. But a new generation of cowgirls is showing that praying for eight when they pull that gate isn't just for the guys.

Two separate associations have sprung up in rece...

 

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