The History of WRRA...

Women's Ranch Rodeos started in the Flinthills of Kansas around 15 years ago. The Women's Ranch Rodeo Association was founded by the cowgirls in 2005.

The First Women's Ranch Rodeo Association National Finals was hosted by the American Royal in Kansas City. They hosted the National Finals for the girls in 2005, 2006 and 2007. Once again the cowgirls took the reins in their own hands and started hosting the finals themselves in 2008. The Girls bumped the finals up notch from previous years by having a 2 day event with 4 rounds.

The Association has had teams from New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Missouri compete throughout the past 4 years. Currently the rodeos are being held in Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas.

Cowgirls of the Women's Ranch Rodeo Association:

One day a cowgirl was asked to be part of a Ranch Rodeo Team. This girl had been brought up being no different than man. In her part of the country there was no segregation, no women's liberation. She was raised and thought of as a hand. And this is what they wanted - "a hand" on their team.

The women of the Association are women from all types of backgrounds. Some have been raised on farms and ranches and some just grew up dreaming of being a cowgirl one day.

The romance of the lifestyle and the love of a good cowhorse brought these women together. They compete against each other while still supporting each other in and out of the arena. Friends have been made. The camaraderie between these women is like no other.

Their biggest fans? Husbands, Fathers, Brothers..... You get the point - the men in their lives that work with them everyday and know what these girls are capable of. Their Mothers could very well be a teammate, and like always there are no words to express the Mother's love and support of their daughter. A Fan? You Bet!! Your Mom is your greatest fan.

It has been said that the only event that is missing from the Women's Ranch Rodeo is who can cook the best meal while still sorting/roping and branding. You know - just like at home !!

Thank you for visiting the Women's Ranch Rodeo!!