Paige Brandon

Contributions

Hand Pricked By You!

Down in the Land of Enchantment, in the heart of the state– Albuquerque– lies an unique hub for cacti lovers alike. It’s a “magical” DIY succulent bar as the store, Zinks Town, describes it. You make a wish as you plant your cactus to manifest your dream and grow it alongside your new plant. The...

A Collegiate Cowgirl’s Guide To Surviving School

Colorful clothes hang among leather bridles and reins. Miscellaneous boxes stack beside saddles hung on their racks. It is the opening scene to a college cowgirl’s new life. With her horse trailer as her personal U-Haul, she’s making her way to school where she’ll set up her stall before her dorm.  Colleges across the United...

Showcasing The Art Of Horses

The horse has been an icon of inspiration for art since the earliest known art. It started with paintings found in caves made with clay and charcoal. From there, early civilizations included horses in their pottery and tapestry. There is a long history of art and horses. Stablewest, an art gallery in Santa Fe, New...

No Ceiling To His Art

Cosmic cowboy meets comic strips with Danny Martin, a pulp southwestern artist in Arizona. Danny “pays his rent by painting murals, drawing illustrations, and selling art prints.” These days, he paid his rent with a rodeo-inspired ceiling mural in a historic apartment building. The ceiling hosts a rodeo bronc, cowboy boots, a saddle, spurs, a...

Turquoise For Your Hair? Say Less!

The best way to dress up a cowgirl’s hairstyle? With turquoise, of course! A cowgirl can never have enough turquoise, so might as well put some in our hair! Sagebrush Silver Co. has a range of turquoise hair accessories for all cowgirls! Coastal cowgirl has been trending all summer. Cowgirls can now put their own...

Roasted Watermelon Rinds? We'll Try It!

We’ve already decided watermelon tastes like summer! But, did you know watermelon is considered a vegetable. After you cut the goodness off for your fruit salad, you can use the rinds to make an appetizer. Your summer taste can go from beginning to end in the meal. The National Watermelon Promotion Board shares their Roasted...

Straight From The Horse's Mouth!

From the association that represents one of the most versatile horse breeds comes binge-worthy listening with all things horses. The American Quarter Horse Association is expanding with a new podcast, “Let’s Talk AQHA.” “Let’s Talk AQHA spotlights the versatility, athleticism and legacy of the American Quarter Horse,” writes their press release. “The official podcast of...

15 Of The Best Sounds In A Barn

The barn is arguably the most relaxing place for cowgirls. One of the best parts? The soothing sounds. It’s our own ASMR. We’ve compiled a list of our favorite ones to hear! Keep an ear out for these sounds the next time you’re at the barn! It’s a great way to take it all in...

Girl Power At The World’s Greatest Non Pro

Three cowgirls claimed the top three spots at the first ever World’s Greatest Non Pro. Debbie Crafton, the notable non pro, won the World’s Greatest Non Pro Champion title aboard her 2017 gelding, Hesa Wee Bit. After tying with R A Brown II and Ima Wynna RAB for the highest cow work score of 221,...
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