Bull rider Ruth Vogelsang battles through injury to take on both men and women on the inclusive US circuit

A medical scientist who spends her free time riding bucking bulls has returned from a trip to the United States, the mecca of rodeo competitions, despite suffering a serious shoulder injury just five days from leaving.

Based in Kununurra in WA's far north, pathologist Ruth Vogelsang is thought to be one of the only Australian women who has ridden on the US bull riding circuit.

After spending the past four years travelling to rodeos across the Top End, she was recently invited to stay in North Carolina and compete alongside some of the world's best.

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Article written by: Rebecca Nadge