PRAIRIE ROSE HENDERSON ~ FIRST FEMALE RODEO BRONC RIDER ~ c.

Description: Rare early original vintage Real Photo Post Card (RPPC) of famous first cowgirl bronc rider Prairie Rose Henderson taken by notable rodeo photographer R.R. Doubleday This is not a copy or reproduction but an original Real Photo Post Card. Prairie Rose Henderson (late 1870s or early 1880s – 1932), was considered the first female to do Bronc riding and recognized as one of the first female professional athletes. In 2008, she was inducted into the Cowgirl Hall of Fame. Rose Henderson was born Ann Robbins in the late 1870s or early 1880s and raised on a Wyoming ranch where she learned roping and riding. In time, she was known for showing gymnastic skills while horseback riding and becoming a competitive relay and flat racer. Most importantly, in her late 20s she was considered the leading cowgirl bronc rider in the Westland ranges. During her mounting success she became known as Prairie Rose Henderson. Accounts vary but either in 1899 or in August 1901, Henderson became the first female to do bronc riding, a historic event that took place at Cheyenne Frontier Days. It is also bestowed upon her the credit of being one of the first female professional athletes. In 1911, she was awarded World's Champion Bronc Rider. Notably, in 1913 she won the Saddle bronc riding contest at the Los Angeles Rodeo, and in 1917 the championship at Cheyenne, Wyoming in which she received a large silver buckle from the Union Pacific Railroad. Real Photo Post Card measures 3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches and is in very good condition with a couple light bends (see scans). There are no tears or creases and the image is very sharp and has strong tones with good contrast and clarity. Please email with any questions and please "VIEW SELLERS OTHER ITEMS". Thanks.

Price: 45 USD

Location: Greenbrae, California

End Time: 2024-12-01T05:35:31.000Z

Shipping Cost: 5.5 USD