CALGARY, Alberta — Sophia Bunney launched the first time she tried ranch bronc riding, landing “quite a ways away from the horse.” “I’m very stubborn and I don’t like being defeated,” said the 18-year ...

Sidelined in the sport's history by the words "women don't do that", female bronc riders are proving they not only do it but do it thrillingly well — and the sport is taking notice.

Patrick Ayers has been producing rodeos in three states for more than 30 years and Coshocton has long been one of his favorite places.

Exposure for the sport Women's ranch bronc isn't part of the $2.1 million Calgary Stampede starting Friday, but women's breakaway roping will debut at the 10-day rodeo. Breakaway and barrel racing are ...