Margie Greenough Henson

Margie Greenough Henson (November 17, 1908 – August 16, 2004) was a 1978 National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame inductee.

Life Margie Greenough Henson was born Margie Greenough on a farm near Billings, Montana, on November 17, 1908. She grew up on a working ranch with her seven siblings and all were expected to do daily chores including riding and roping.

Career In 1929, Henson joined Jack King's Wild West Rodeo. Her experience growing up on a ranch served her well. She started bronc riding and became a champion. Henson entered bronc riding events in major rodeos across the country, often the only women entrant.

Henson and two of her siblings (as the "Riding Greenoughs") were inducted into the Rodeo Hall of Fame of the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in 1983. Margie and her sister Alice retired from rodeo to Tucson, Arizona. They worked in Western films briefly. She died on August 16, 2004, in Arizona.