From their grass-roots evolution in the 19th century to the thousands of annual events today, ranch rodeos connect generations of cowboys and cowgirls across the country.
Author Archives: Merilee Raynor
Merilee Raynor was born on the California coast and has recently relocated to central Arizona. She has a passion for the western, rodeo and horse industries and strives to maintain modern western values throughout her life. Merilee enjoys her time riding her American Quarter Horse, Nugget, followed by her heeler, Quigley.
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All Women’s Ranch Rodeo
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The Brand New 2020 Cowgirl Hall Of Fame Inductees!
COWGIRL favorites Lari Dee Guy and Miranda Lambert are among the five newest inductees in to The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame!
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A beautiful bag by any standard, I just think I am more impartial to the film than the bag, what do you think?
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Justine Klaiber and Apollitical Gold’s win at Los Alamitos is a historical feat for a female jockey
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Celebrate this holiday season with 12 ICONIC pieces of Paramount’s Yellowstone
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Miranda Lambert, Tenille Townes, Maren Morris and more country ladies are rocking us through the week!
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