She risked her life for the shot—no stunt double needed.

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Daughters of Daring: Hollywood Cowgirl Stunt Women

The women of early Hollywood didn’t just act brave—they lived it. In Daughters of Daring: Hollywood Cowgirl Stunt Women, you’ll meet legends like Vera McGinnis, a champion rider whose fearless talent made even seasoned cowboys take notice. As one 1928 newspaper declared, she could send her horse flying over obstacles “few of the roughriders of Hollywood would attempt.”

On the massive set of Cimarron, with thousands of extras charging across dangerous terrain, Vera stood alone as the only woman trusted to make the land run on horseback. Prairie dog holes, runaway wagons, and inexperienced riders turned the scene into real peril—but Vera guided her horse through it all, proving why directors relied on her when the stakes were highest.

Her journey to that moment was anything but easy. From a determined young rider in Missouri to a world-class rodeo champion, Vera battled injuries, hardship, and heartbreak—all while perfecting the daring skills that would define her career. Whether racing across arenas, performing Roman riding, or doubling for Hollywood stars, she built a reputation as one of the toughest and most versatile stuntwomen of her time.

Daughters of Daring brings Vera’s incredible story—and those of many other overlooked pioneers—back into the spotlight. These were the women who risked everything for the shot, often without recognition.

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the fearless cowgirls who helped shape Hollywood history.