COWGIRL Update: What's Coming Up

Ride with Ken McNabb in the Big Horns

Ken McNabb Horsemanship offers the experience of a lifetime; riding with Ken and his family through the beautiful Big Horn Mountains of Wyoming. Two separate 5-day Pack Trip Vacations are scheduled for this summer, both in August. Ken, known for his loyalty to the heritage of the West, grew up in the mountains of Wyoming. He strives to create a unique environment where participants experience the true American cowboy lifestyle. The pack trip consists of riding a Ken McNabb Horsemanship trained horse through the incredible scenery of the mountains, and in the evenings, enjoying a western camping experience. Around the campfire, guests will be treated to gourmet Dutch oven cooking,  with main courses like rib eye, wild game stew and barbeque. Participants will saddle up and ride out to enjoy the majestic scenery and wildlife, such as elk and eagles, and fly fish the cold, clear high-mountain streams for trout. Both experienced horseman and  those just beginning the horsemanship journey are encouraged to sign up, as Ken will match you up with a well-trained horse and help you further your skills. For more info visit kenmcnabb.com.

Pintos Return to Tulsa

The world’s largest gathering of Pintos returns for the 51st annual Pinto World Championship show, June 13-25, 2016 at the Built Ford Tough Livestock Complex in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Equines and exhibitors from around the globe will compete for world titles in multiple disciplines. In addition to show classes, fun events will be scheduled throughout the 13-day show, such as the annual costume class, PWC dog show, and PWC cookout.  The PWC is a great event  for family members and friends, too. The show is free to attend and will be filled with special events to keep everyone entertained.  Those who love to shop will have an opportunity to peruse merchandise from more than 50 vendors at the PWC Market Place. Other events include: Costume Class, Dog Show, Challenged Rider’s Leadline, and Versatilities. On Flag Day, spectators will have the opportunity to honor our military personnel through the Veterans Appreciation Reception.  www.pintoworld.com

Fallon Taylor Designs for Troxel

Troxel Helmets has partnered with 2014 NFR World Champion, Fallon Taylor to design a signature line of equestrian helmets. Troxel will be sponsoring the talented barrel racer in an effort to help promote helmet awareness and rider safety. Taylor, a former model and actress, shocked onlookers when she emerged in the third round of the NFR in 2014 wearing a helmet and became the first NFR champion to win while sporting the safety gear. Taylor has been helping pave the way for helmet acceptance in the rodeo circuit ever since, in a sport where cowboy hats are often favored over safety helmets. Check out troxelhelmets.com/fallon-taylor for more information.

OUT & ABOUT

Dolly Parton hits the road in a big way while also releasing a double-disc album.

Dolly Parton is set to bring her boundless energy to stages in over 60 cities as she embarks on her first major U.S. and Canadian tour in more than 25 years. For the last 20 years, Parton has only played select dates in the U.S., but her 2016 tour will cover cities across North America. As one of the hottest concert tickets of the summer, Parton’s legion of fans are destined to sell out the shows quickly. Parton’s set-list will include hit songs, while weaving in a few new songs from her double-disc album Pure & Simple with Dolly’s Biggest Hits. She will also be playing songs that have not been heard live for decades. “We’re so excited to get out there and see the fans again. I’m really looking forward to singing songs the fans have not heard in a while, as well as the hits, while debuting a few new ones off Pure & Simple,” Parton said.  Pure & Simple with Dolly’s Biggest Hits 2-CD set will include all new material as well as a compilation of Parton’s biggest hits.

CMA Music Festival

Every summer, thousands of country music fans from all over the world move in to Nashville for four days, June 9-12, to experience the CMA Music Festival – four days of music from hundreds of artists including live concerts, meet & greets, autograph signings, celebrity sporting events, and more.  Go to cmaworld.com for the complete rundown.