Tracey Hanshue
Assistant professor of history at Eastern Oregon University and historian of the American West, known for research on cowgirls and rodeo culture, author of work including 'Oklahoma Rodeo Women' and the article 'Here She Comes Wearing Them Britches.'
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Feb 19, 2026 • 34min
Rodeo: An All American History?
Dr. Tracey Hanshue, assistant professor of history and specialist in cowgirls and rodeo culture, explores rodeo's Spanish vaquero roots and rise from ranch work to spectacle. She traces Wild West shows, 1920s standardization, racial segregation and separate circuits, and the evolving role of women and modern media-driven revival.
