1994 World Champion Bull Rider, Melissa Phillips took life by the horns and rode her way to the top.
Her titles include:
- 1985 Cowboys Regional Rodeo Association Best Dressed Cowgirl of the Finals.
- 1992 Reserve World Champion
- 1992 Rough Stock Rookie of the year
- 1993 Women’s Pro Bull Riding Champion
- 1994 Challenge of Champions—Invitational only
- 1994 Reserve World Champion Bull Rider
- 1995 National Cowgirl Hall of Fame and Western Heritage Nominee
- 1995 National Cowgirl Hall of Fame Rough Stock Champion
- 1996 Producer of 5 Bud Light Cowgirl Classics held at the Allen Ranch Bixby, Oklahoma dedicated to Domestic Violence Intervention Service
- 1996 Bud Light Cowgirl Classic Bull Riding Champion
- 1997 1st Woman Bull Rider on Super Bull Tour
- 1998 1st Woman Bull Rider World’s Toughest Tour
- 2006 1st Woman Bull Rider Longhorn Rodeo Tour
- Rough Stock High Mark Ride of 3 Finals
Read her life story – available at Amazon books. Life Lessons from A Rodeo Cowgirl: Taking Life by The Horns: Roberts, Cindy K, Phillips, Melissa Geller: 9781523664627: Amazon.com: Books
