Unlike saddle bronco riding, a rodeo mainstay, ranch bronc uses a regular western saddle — not a specialized one — and riders ...

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.

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.

Women are making strides in ranch bronc riding, a challenging rodeo event traditionally dominated by men. Riders like 18-year-old Sophia Bunney and 19-year-old Blayne Bedard are embracing the ...

Sophia Bunney launched the first time she tried ranch bronc riding, landing “quite a ways away from the horse.” ...

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.

Courtney Beverly, from Winfield, Alberta, prepares to bridle her horse in the chutes before competing in women's ranch bronc riding June 14 in Crossfield, Alberta.