Aaron Watson states it best when he sings, “That’s why God loves cowgirls, I believe there’s a place in his heart, cause when the herd needs tending and the fences needs mending, he knows they’ll work hard.”
Being a cowgirl is not an easy path by any means. It would be much simpler and affordable to live a life without ranching. However, for the women who have the passion and drive to live the cowgirl lifestyle, there is no other life that would be worth living. From brandings to mending fences, cowgirls take pride in every aspect of their profession.
Jaymie Dunlap of Dunlap Photography has worked hard over the years to capture cowgirls in their natural element. Take a look at what a day in the life is like for a cowgirl at a branding.