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Dear Cowgirl, Make The Change.

June 27, 2020
Quit with the excuses. Get up. No inspiration without action. It will hurt. It will be painful. But change doesn’t happen without pain. Stop accepting less. Stop saying “it’s ok” and “I’m satisfied” You’re not satisfied and you know it. Stop letting yourself off the hook. You can read all the poems you want, and...

Western Wall Decor To Spice Up Your Home

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June 25, 2020
If you’re in the decorating mood, your walls are a great place to start. Adding some Western wall decor to a plain wall or even changing out existing decor for something new can totally redesign a space. And remember: don’t be afraid to push your boundaries! Farm, ranch, rodeo, cowboys…they can all give your home...

10 Basic Skills Every Rider Should Know

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June 23, 2020
Every rider starts off as a beginner. As you move through the levels, you develop riding skills that help you to communicate better with your horse and stay safe. It doesn’t matter what type of riding you do or how advanced you are, these skills are functional for every rider and horse! Basic Skills to...

These Fourth Of July Rodeos Are Still On!

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June 15, 2020
Who’s ready for a good rodeo? We know we’ve been to get back in the groove, and you can, too, with these Fourth of July rodeos. Definitely won’t want to miss them! World’s Oldest Rodeo, Prescott, AZ, June 29-July 5 Belle Fourche Breakaway Roping, Belle Fourche, SD, July 1-4 Black Hills Roundup, Belle Fourche, SD,...

Dear Cowgirl, Perfect Timing.

Sometimes family is chosen. Sometimes love is unexpected. Sometimes the way to success isn’t what everyone says it is. Joy. Family. Love. We’re all looking for some form of these things, and hoping for the “good stuff” in life. But sometimes those things are found in the places you least expect, at the times you’re...

A Shed Tack Room Fit For COWGIRLs

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June 10, 2020
Every cowgirl needs a stylish space to store her tack! Amy Craft turned a 16’ x 8’ shed into her dream tack room. You won’t believe how it turned out! Decked with western flair, it’s the envy of all. On top of having a spacious interior, the shed has a porch. Nothing quite like kicking...

On The Cover: Alexis Bloomer

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June 9, 2020
Alexis Bloomer is without a doubt one of the hardest-working journalists in the Western industry. We caught up with the dynamic entrepreneur at her home in Salado, Texas, just before the COVID-19 pandemic exploded onto the scene sending everyone home. We were fortunate enough to spend the day with Alexis and her mom, Kim, in...

Round Top Pop up Antique Show

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June 5, 2020
We were all sad when everyone’s favorite antique show got cancelled but as Texas opens up again, so are several antiques and vintage venues and dealers June 4-6 for a weekend of shopping in the Round Top area. It’s a Round Top Summer Pop Up. You can find all of your antique, jewelry, and clothing...

High Desert Creations Inspired By The Ranching Lifestyle

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June 4, 2020
“Everything I do is one of a kind,” says Kathi Turner, the solo artist behind High Desert Creations, a mixed media jewelry design company that creates one-of-a-kind wearable art pieces inspired by her lifestyle as a cattle rancher. Exquisitely constructed mixed metals, semi-precious stones, and intricate glass bead artistry are the focal points of her...
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Dear Cowgirl, Keep The Dream Alive!

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Dear Cowgirl, Stop Settling

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Dear Cowgirl, Keep Your Eyes, & Heart Open

Dear Cowgirl,Sometimes family is chosen.Sometimes love is unexpected.Sometimes the way to success isn’t what everyone says it is.Joy.Family.Love.We’re all looking for some form of these things, and hoping for the “good stuff” in life.But sometimes those things are found in the places you least expect, at the times you’releast ready for them.Those surprises, those unexpected...
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Three Easter Looks With A Western Twist

Easter weekend is upon us! Have you put together your Easter Sunday ensemble yet? If you’ve procrastinated, no worries – we’re here to help. Mix up your look with classic Western accessories, many of which you may already have in your closet! Whether it’s adding a fun pair of boots to a sundress or beaded...

Jenna Paulette's 20-track ‘The Girl I Was: Red Dirt Deluxe,’ Celebrates One Year of Her Debut Album

 In the year that has passed since releasing her debut album The Girl I Was, Jenna Paulette has made her Grand Ole Opry Debut, performed the National Anthem at the National Finals Rodeo and, most recently, signed a record deal with Leo33. The singer/songwriter from Lewisville, Texas is celebrating her year of milestones with the release...

COWGIRL Empowered: Bryce Albright - Executive Director, National Dude Ranchers’ Association

Bryce Albright had the incredible opportunity to grow up on a Wyoming dude ranch where the Western way of life was engraved into every facet of her life. After moving out of state, the ranch continued to hold a special place in her heart. She says, “In so many ways, that ranch raised me. Every...