Tiah Degrofft: Round-Up’s First Female President

Like many rodeos across the country, the success of the Pendleton Round-Up relies upon the hard work of its volunteers. 

For Tiah DeGrofft, that hard-working volunteer spirit runs in her blood. DeGrofft grew up on the grounds of the Pendleton Round-Up, where she eventually joined the court as a Princess and Queen before following generations of family members as a director of the storied event. This year, she made history and established a lasting legacy as the iconic rodeo’s first female president.

This year, the “Year of the Cowgirl,” DeGrofft showed us: It’s not just poured. It’s earned.