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Ride 'em, cowgirls! The gutsy women of pro rodeo are riding broncs - and bucking tradition

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Women rodeo performers face physical challenges, injuries and a grueling schedule in their quests to become champions. A top woman cowgirl earns only $6,000 in a year, compared to $250,00 for the men's champion.

Author: Debevoise, Nancy
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Self
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0149-0699
Year: 1992
Behavior, Crawford, Vickie

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Even cowgirls get the bulls

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Lynn Jonckowski has won two Women's World Bullriding Championships. She began her rodeo career by attending bullriding school in 1977, and her skill has earned her membership in the Cowgirl Hall of Fame.

Author: Stephens, Melanie
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Women's Sports and Fitness
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 1099-6079
Year: 1992
Cowhands, Jonckowski, Lynn

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Hawaii on six sports a week

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An overview of the sports offered by six Hawaiian islands is presented: diving on Lanai, surfing on Oahu, hiking on Molokai, kayaking on Kauai, biking on Maui and yoga on the Big Island.

Author: Stephens, Melanie
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Women's Sports and Fitness
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 1099-6079
Year: 1992
Cover Story, Recreation, Cycling, Yoga, Hawaii, Kayaking, Hiking, Skin diving, Surfing

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Subjects list: Women, Biography, Rodeos, Women in rodeos
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