Transgender athletes have a long history of competing in rodeos, often finding a more inclusive community within the "Gay Rodeo" circuit.
A zine dedicated to queer country music and rodeo culture, featuring trans artists and elders. Key Organizations
A Webby Award-winning film about the history and impact of the gay rodeo in Nevada. Publication shemale rodeo
: The primary sanctioning body for LGBTQ+ rodeos in North America, established to ensure inclusion regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
: An IGRA organizer and transgender man whose journey from being a cowgirl to a cowboy was featured in the documentary Queens & Cowboys . Transgender athletes have a long history of competing
: While traditional circuits have often been exclusionary, the IGRA allows competitors to compete based on their gender identity, providing a safer space for transgender cowboys and cowgirls. Featured Media & Documentaries
Several "full-feature" documentaries and films explore the intersection of queer identity and rodeo life. Feature Title Documentary Publication : The primary sanctioning body for LGBTQ+
Follows a year on the IGRA circuit, highlighting the lives of five queer rodeo competitors. Documentary