"A different take on women's prowess and accomplishments that equine lovers will find appealing." -Kirkus[green] Texan Tad Lucas traveled the world dazzling rodeo crowds with her daring trick riding, bronc riding, and steer riding. She competed for more than 40 years and is the only woman honored by the National Rodeo Hall of Fame, the National Cowgirl Hall of Fame, and the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame. In her will, she established the Tad Lucas Memorial Award to honor women who excel in any field related to Western heritage. Illustrations from cowgirl and Western artist Stephanie Ford accompany the text while sidebars provide rodeo facts. Laura B. Edge earned a BA in education from the University of Texas at Austin. After retiring from teaching Edge jumped full-time into writing and is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. Stephanie Ford loves drawing horses and has done some trick riding! She is a member of the International Society of Scratchboard Artists and Women Artists of the West. Ford lives on a ranch in Texas!

 

This book has been graded for interest at 5-8 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2019 by Pelican Publishing Co .

Stephanie Ford is an illustrator, educator, and Civil War enthusiast. She gives presentations to reenactors and historical societies on a number of topics related to the 19th century and frontier life. Ford earned degrees in art and history before earning a masters in education and English from Texas Womens University. She teaches high school art and English, is a member of the Society of Childrens Book Writers and Illustrators, the Texas Art Education Association, and Women Artists of the West.