I’ve been wanting to attend the Sister’s Rodeo in Sisters Oregon for a few years now, and this year it finally happened! I had heard from many people that it was a good rodeo, but often that depends on one's definition of “good.” Many fans like the big show feel of the National Finals in … Continue reading Rodeo Roots in Smaller County Rodeos
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Cheyenne Frontier Days to Celebrate the Cowgirl
Earlier this year in July, Cheyenne Frontier Days (CFD) officials announced on the Cowboy Channel that the 2024 Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo would be the Year of the Cowgirl. My reaction was great! I’m glad to see cowgirls getting some recognition, especially since cowgirls have been around as long as the rodeo itself. But CFD … Continue reading Cheyenne Frontier Days to Celebrate the Cowgirl
The New Year’s Tally and a New Season of Rodeo Cowgirls
A few years ago, a friend gave me a little book, Cowgirl Saddle Pals, by Gladiola Montana. The book consists of brief aphorisms, humorous snippets, and pearls of wisdom. One entry that particularly resonates with me is “if you’re too busy for your friends, you’re too busy.” Friends, I have neglected you and more in … Continue reading The New Year’s Tally and a New Season of Rodeo Cowgirls
Horses and Wine…what a lovely combination
Don't miss this article by Sophia McDonald on How Farming with Horses Makes Better Wine
Oklahoma Rodeo Women featured on Shepherd’s “Discover the Best Books”
Oklahoma Rodeo Women is featured on Shepherd's "Discover the Best Books!" It was an honor to receive a request to spotlight the book. I am equally humbled that a colleague on Women Also Know History referred my work to Shepherd. It's not easy to choose one's favorite books about cowgirls, but I enjoyed revisiting some … Continue reading Oklahoma Rodeo Women featured on Shepherd’s “Discover the Best Books”
“Here she comes wearin’ them britches!” Saddles, Riding Skirts, and Social Reform in the Turn-of-the-Century Rural West
Check out my new article, "Here she comes wearn' them britches!" Saddles, Riding Skirts, and Social Reform in the Turn-of-the-Century Rural West. In the Winter 2020 edition of Montana the Magazine of Western History
Checkin’ the Mail Pail—RFD Delivers More than Mail to Rural Areas
Long before the idea of Amazon drones delivering the world to our doorstep, people in rural areas found ways to obtain select items through delivery. Predating online shopping, FedEx, and the Pony Express, and before companies like Montgomery Ward, and Sears, Roebuck, rural folks ordered from the Haynes-Cooper catalog. Used often the catalog earned shortened … Continue reading Checkin’ the Mail Pail—RFD Delivers More than Mail to Rural Areas
Rural Women’s Studies Conference 2021
The Rural Women's Studies Association Triennial Conference in 2021 hosted by Guelph University extends proposal deadline to September 30, 2020. See this link for the call for papers and updated information.
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How cool is this? Books-A-Million is still open and offering curb side pickup! Check it out! Also, available online at Arcadia Publishing.
Oklahoma Rodeo Women
UPDATED: The book signings listed below have been canceled for now, but with hopes to reschedule as soon as it is safe to do so. Please check back for more information and stay well! Well it's happening! Oklahoma Rodeo Women will be out on Monday, February 17th from The History Press and Arcadia Publishing! This book … Continue reading Oklahoma Rodeo Women
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