In the Oklahoma State Penitentiary, female inmates participate in the annual rodeo for the first time in 2006. The event combines a Wild West show with a coliseum-like spectacle, featuring prisoners competing on wild broncos and bucking bulls, risking life-long injuries. For some inmates, the rodeo offers a brief escape from prison life, as they become heroes to the public and guards alike.
Sweethearts of the Prison Rodeo
Convict cowgirls take center stage in the Oklahoma State Penitentiary Rodeo, a unique event that has allowed female inmates to participate since 2006, competing against each other.
