Pam Minick

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

Life

Minick was raised on a five acre "ranch" in Las Vegas, Nevada, her parents had no interest in horses in the beginning. Her sister and herself persuaded them to buy them each a horse; their parents acquiesced. The girls had no equipment or corrals for their new Palomino horses. Fortunately, they had a 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]

Her husband Billy used his relevant experience when he and Minick became part owners of Billy Bob's Texas in the historic Fort Worth Stockyards in Fort Worth, Texas, which promotes itself as the "World's Largest Honky Tonk". 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 and made advances for rodeo while doing so. Minick's dedication to rodeo as a competitor and promoter as well as her popularity as a rodeo commentator 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. "Pam Minick". Cowgirl Hall of Fame & Museum. Retrieved October 16, 2019.
  2. "December 2017 Profile – Pam Minick". North Texas Farm and Ranch. Retrieved October 16, 2019.
  3. "Former MRA". www.missrodeoamerica.com. Retrieved October 20, 2019.
  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. Dickensheets, Scott (November 6, 1998). "Lady is a Saddle Tramp". Las Vegas Sun Newspaper. Retrieved October 16, 2019.
  6. "Pam Minick". National Cowboys of Color Museum and Hall of Fame. Retrieved December 28, 2019.
  7. "Country Music, Classic Rock, Bull Riding, Food, and Games at Billy Bob's Texas". Billy Bob's Texas. Retrieved December 28, 2019.
  8. "Tad Lucas Award". National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. Retrieved October 16, 2019.
  9. "Pam Minick". Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame. Retrieved October 16, 2019.
  10. "Pam Minick". Western Heritage from the Texas Trail of Fame. June 14, 2013. Retrieved October 16, 2019.
  11. "Past Inductees". Texas Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame. Retrieved March 28, 2020.
  12. "Pam Minick to Receive Western Horseman Award". Western Horseman. January 15, 2016. Retrieved October 16, 2019.
  13. "Pam Minick". National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum and Hall of Fame. Retrieved October 16, 2019.

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