Ann Ayres Western Bronze Art

Ann Ayres sculpting "The Cowgirls of History" 

"My Papa handed me the rein and told me to ride. I covered that bucker from all sides,      for about three seconds.........and awoke in my bed. I heard the sound of spurs, but not like walking, like singing. I hunted for the sound and finally opened my eyes. My Papa was setting across from my bed with one leg crossed over the other. He was spinning his spur in one hand and fumbling his hat in the other. When he saw my eyes open he leaned in and said "you loosened up on your grip, don't do it again, you'll get hurt!" He put his hat on and walked out, leaving me to lick my wounds, in my own good time. And I suspect I will never forget." 

From the writings of Bonnie McCarroll, Rodeo Performer, Champion Trick Rider and Saddle Bronc rider. She rode against some of the greatest Cowgirls like Tad Lucas, Mable Strickland,  Fox Hastings and many more . She made rodeo history when she championed at both Madison Square Garden and Cheyenne Frontier Days. 

This Photo copyrighted and provided courtesy of Pendleton Round-up group, National Cowboy and Western Heritage Mesuem and The National Cowgirl Museum And Bonnie McCarrolls family.

This Photo was taken in 1915 at Pendleton by photographer W.S. Bowman. It was only Bonnie's 5th professional ride.  This piece of history is captured in Bronze  by Texas Artist Ann Ayres.

Bronze Actor and Artist

Buck Taylor

of Gunsmoke Fame

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