Connie Griffith

Connie Griffith (March 9, 1942 – August 15, 1998) is a 2004 National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame inductee. Griffith was known for her trick riding ability.

Life Connie Griffith was born Connie Rosenberger on March 9, 1942, in Nebraska.

At age 4, she received a Shetland pony named Nellie from her father. When Griffith was a child, nearly every day she would ride her horses Toby and Nix. In her teenage years she was in a horse club. Then in her late teenage years, she competed in rodeos.

Career

Griffith performed at major rodeos and horse exhibitions around the country. She even performed at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Then while raising their son Tad, she and Dick instructed students at their own trick riding school. She taught many famous female trick riders. She also trained over 100 trick horses.

"Do it with style and a smile" was always Griffith's motto.