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Two stories persist around her death in 1933: the first cause is that
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Many cowgirls of her era designed their own costumes, and
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ranch where she learned roping and riding. In time, she was known for showing gymnastic skills while horseback riding and becoming a competitive relay and flat racer. Most importantly, in her late 20s she was considered the leading cowgirl bronc rider in the
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went out to corral a lost pony. In either case, Henderson went missing and her remains were found six years later in the Green
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Prairie Rose Henderson.
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