COWGIRL LIFE

Chief Joseph Days Rodeo Celebrates 75

July 23, 2021
Chief Joseph Days has been celebrated on the last full weekend of July for the past 74 years. Surrounded by one of the Seven Wonders of Oregon–the Wallowa Mountains–the little town of Joseph swells during Chief Joseph Days, welcoming more than 10,000 visitors over the six day celebration and PRCA sanctioned rodeo.  With the Grand...

Callie Twisselman Brings Her Cowgirl Roots To Her New EP

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July 23, 2021
Callie Twisselman has been a busy gal since we last sat down with her earlier this year! She recently released her debut EP “Closure” and has a busy lineup for the rest of the year. Being from a ranching family, she is constantly influenced by the cowboy way of life and is a testament that...

Two Past Characters Have Returned To The Heartland Set

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July 22, 2021
Hey Heartland fans! Season 15 filming is well underway, and it looks like some past characters have made appearances on the set! Kate Drummond will be returning as Paula Westfield. She originally appeared in Season 11. In the beginning of episode 8, Paula pulled up to the Heartland ranch and introduced herself to Amy as “Val’s friend”. She asked...

Tyson Reveals "How He Got The Girl"

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July 22, 2021
I think we can all agree that Tyson and Shea Durfey have been a power couple since the beginning. Tyson, being a world champion calf-roper, and Shea, an entrepreneur, musician, model, and mother, reveal their take on relationships on Tyson’s very own podcast. If you haven’t listen to his episode, “Getting The Girl! (Relationship Advice)”...

Checklist For Horse Trailer Necessities

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July 22, 2021
Outside of tack and what you take riding with you, there are some necessary items to keep in your trailer when taking it out for a spin!  Necessary:  First Aid Kit Horse Medical Kit Copy of Hauling Papers (Coggins, Health Certificates, Registration Papers, etc.) Tire Tools (all tools needed for fixing a flat) PSI Gauge...

C Joseph Art Is Painting The Town Of Weatherford, Texas

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July 22, 2021
C Joseph Art is painting the town of Weatherford, Texas! ““The Goodnight Loving Trail” is complete! Lot of history and culture put into this mural for the town Weatherford! 48’x 16’ of pure color!! Brings the Square to life!!! Late sesh but just had to finish!!! This mural is in the middle of Downtown Weatherford...

Montana Silversmiths Released New Collections

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July 21, 2021
Shots were fired when Montana Silversmiths revealed their new holiday catalogue collection! They’ve released some great pieces for women like you’ve never seen before! Here’s the scoop: arrows, squash blossoms, and even some gold! Montana Silversmiths, said it best,”Arrow jewelry is a powerful and meaningful way to make a statement, whether blatant or subtle.” Their...

Wild Women Of The West: Hazel Hickey Moore

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July 21, 2021
Hundreds of cheering fans flocked to the train depot in Caney, Kansas, on Sunday, October 24, 1920, to welcome the Yankee Robinson Circus to town.  When the coast and crew alighted from the multiple cars, the men, women, and children on hand to greet them applauded excitedly.  Most of the townspeople followed after the performers...

Ralph Lauren's Polo Western

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July 20, 2021
Ralph Lauren being categorized as a luxury designer brand has been around the block for quite some time now. In fact, you can find their high-end stores at some of the best places to shop in the world! From being found at the center of the shopping mecca of the world (New York City), all...
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The Rustic Feminine

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