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Pam Minick

Pam Minick

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Pam Minick (born June 27, 1955) was inducted into the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame in 2000.[1]

Life

Pam Minick and her sister were raised on a ranch of five acres of land in Las Vegas, Nevada. The family had no horses at first. When Minick was nine and her sister was seven, they decided they wanted some horses to ride. After their mother acquired two Palomino horses for them, they learned to ride at the local 4-H.[2]

Career

Minick was Miss Rodeo America in 1973.[3] She was the Women's World Champion Calf Roper. She also qualified for the Women's National Finals Rodeo in team roping.[4] Minick still competes in barrel racing and team roping. She qualified for the Women's National Finals Rodeo 11 times. She is a rodeo sports commentator.[5] She has been a commentator or interviewer in over 1,000 shows. These include rodeo, equestrian, and country music shows.[6] In 1992, Minick co-announced for the major rodeo the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, becoming the first women to announce a major professional rodeo.[6]

Minick (left) being interviewed in 2022 for an episode of North Texas Explorer

She and her husband Billy are part owners of Billy Bob's Texas, known nationally as the "World's Largest Honky Tonk" and is located in the Fort Worth Stockyards in Fort Worth, Texas. Minick held the position of marketing director for 25+ years; she also acted as the face of the venue.[6][7]

Minick also has a television and film career.[4] She is an actress in both television and movies. She also has served as the president of the Women's Professional Rodeo Association. Minick's popularity in all her roles increased attendance in the sport.[1]

Personal

Minick now lives in Fort Worth, Texas, with her husband Billy.[5] Her Las Vegas birth announcements always describe her as "Atomic Blonde".[1]

Honors

References

  1. [1]
    "Pam Minick". Cowgirl Hall of Fame & Museum. Retrieved October 16, 2019.
  2. [2]
    "December 2017 Profile – Pam Minick". North Texas Farm and Ranch. December 2017. Retrieved October 16, 2019.
  3. [3]
    "Former MRA". www.missrodeoamerica.com. Retrieved October 20, 2019.
  4. [4]
    "Pam Minick to Host RFD's 'The American Rancher' for 15th Year ~ VIDEO". Ammoland Shooting Sports News. October 24, 2018. Retrieved October 16, 2019.
  5. [5]
    Dickensheets, Scott (November 6, 1998). "Lady is a Saddle Tramp". Las Vegas Sun Newspaper. Retrieved October 16, 2019.
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    "Pam Minick". National Cowboys of Color Museum and Hall of Fame. Retrieved December 28, 2019.
  7. [7]
    "Country Music, Classic Rock, Bull Riding, Food, and Games at Billy Bob's Texas". Billy Bob's Texas. Retrieved December 28, 2019.
  8. [8]
    "Tad Lucas Award". National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. Retrieved October 16, 2019.
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    "Pam Minick". Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame. November 20, 2003. Retrieved October 16, 2019.
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    "Pam Minick". Western Heritage from the Texas Trail of Fame. Retrieved October 16, 2019.
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    "Past Inductees". Texas Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame. Retrieved March 28, 2020.
  12. [12]
    "Pam Minick to Receive Western Horseman Award". Western Horseman. January 15, 2016. Retrieved October 16, 2019.
  13. [13]
    "Pam Minick". National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum and Hall of Fame. Retrieved October 16, 2019.
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