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Cowgirls, are you looking to try something fun and adventurous? Mounted archery may be the perfect discipline for you. These ladies are modern-day warriors! Most get started because of their love for archery and horseback riding. They learn on the ground and work their way up to the saddle. Eventually, they’re good enough for competitions...

It starts at a young age and most never outgrow it. This explainable love for horses has perplexed researchers, parents, spouses, and others for centuries. Young girls start with horse toys and pony rides, then advance to lessons and a real horse of their own. Women make countless sacrifices to continue riding through careers, marriage,...

There’s something spectacular about mounted shooting. It’s probably the combination of galloping horses and firing guns. Either way, this discipline requires precision, stamina and strong horsemanship skills. These riders are super impressive! Practice makes perfect for this cowgirl! @bridgetmichele_ participates in CMSA & UMS mounted shooting. And POP goes the balloon! Balloons were injured in...

Non-horse folks may assume riding doesn’t require much effort, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. In fact, riding burns quite a bit of calories! You can enjoy the sport you love and get fit while doing it. Back in 2015, Dr. Dennis Sigler from Texas A&M University in College Station teamed up with...

Like anything you do, you should know the risks involved. Horseback riding is not something to take lightly. It can be dangerous! Because of their sheer size and unpredictability, horses are the cause of a lot of injuries seen in hospitals. That doesn’t mean you should sell your horse, but you should practice safe handling...

Rodeos are usually exciting enough, but the stakes at even higher in the sport called exchange racing. It’s fast, physically demanding, and requires two cowboys and a horse. These teams sure do put on a good show! Popular at Canadian rodeos, exchange races or rescue races consists of a galloping horse and two riders. The...

Modern jousting can be seen at renaissance festivals and various reenactments. Two men on horseback challenge each other in this thrilling sport. In the 14th century, members of nobility took to the game to showcase courage, strength, and horsemanship skills. Nowadays, audiences from around the world enjoy watching performances. It’s a jump back in time!...

Western athleisure (unfortunately) hasn’t been a thing…until now! Fallon Taylor and Ranch Dress’n got it right with this line. https://www.instagram.com/p/BrGu8qanloK/ From serape and sunflowers, to even more serape and aztec, Fallon has just about any print a girl could want! All of the styles come in workout leggings and a matching sports bra. Now, if...