Independently of the entertainment industry, the growth of rodeo brought about the rodeo cowgirl.
The cowgirl name derives from the image of the receiving partner riding the partner as a cowboy rides a bucking horse.
She was portrayed as both a housewife and cowgirl.
She danced in a variety of outfits, including appearing as a belly-dancer, a geisha and a cowgirl.
When the receiving partner is a woman, these positions are sometimes called the "woman on top", "cowboy" or "cowgirl" positions.
There was nothing left for cowgirls but the invitation-only sponsor girl event.
And it wasn't only cowboys; cowgirls contributed to the sound in various family groups.
Most had at least some experience as genuine cowboys or cowgirls, and fit the part.
