Connie Griffith
American rodeo rider
About Connie Griffith
Lived 1942 – 1998 (aged 56). Connie Griffith was a rodeo rider.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Connie Griffith?
American rodeo rider (1942-1998)
When was Connie Griffith born?
Connie Griffith was born on 9 March 1942.
When did Connie Griffith die?
Connie Griffith died on 15 August 1998.
What was Connie Griffith's occupation?
Connie Griffith was a rodeo rider.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Connie Griffith. https://biography.guide/connie-griffith/
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