2020

Most horse owners are ready to say goodbye to 2020. In a nutshell, it was rough! There were some good highlights, though. Hopefully, you have a few positive memories from the year. If anything, maybe you can look back and laugh at a few of the more sillier things, like the toilet paper challenge. How...

FORT WORTH, TEXAS (November 17, 2020) – The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame will welcome five 2021 Inductees at the 45th Annual Induction Luncheon and Ceremony. The luncheon will be held on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at the Dickies Arena. These incoming Hall of Fame members represent a wide range of cowgirls –...

With the sudden onset of COVID-19 across America, the impact throughout the entire Western industry has been substantial. From closed doors to cancelled events and exploded marketing plans, the crisis has had an effect in every far reaching corner. COWGIRL wanted to explore the impact by asking three simple questions to women who not only live, but work...

With the location and details of the 2020 Wrangler NFR up in the air, the annual trade show Cowboy Christmas has announced that it will not be held in Las Vegas this year. The trade show typically runs simultaneously with Wrangler NFR, giving rodeo attendees an exciting daytime activity. Cowboys and cowgirls from high and...

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) remains committed to hosting the 2020 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (NFR). There is no question – the 2020 PRORODEO World Champions will be crowned. There are several options being considered: with fans, without fans, in Las Vegas, outside Las Vegas. Despite these extenuating circumstances, the...

Nearly one year ago, the 94th annual Chincoteague Pony Swim took place. This event consisted of the “Saltwater Cowboys” rounding up the wild ponies on the southern and northern islands of Assateague. Large crowds gathered to witness this special swim event, followed by the carnival and pony auction. Unfortunately, it has been announced that the...

After seeing Ace’s Arrow’s Instagram post last week, we knew we had to reach out for deets. The brand just bought its first brick and mortar store! Ace’s Arrow owner and founder Sami Jo Harberd shared a great deal of excitement about this new step for the brand, and we couldn’t wait to learn more....

Art of the Cowgirl is almost a week away, and we’re getting too excited about the clinicians this year. Art of the Cowgirl’s 2020 clinicians include colt starters, master horsewomen, trick riders, cutters, cowdog workers, and more. These clinicians are more than well-versed in their craft, and can’t wait to show you what they’ve got...