cowgirl books

Books We Love: Two Weeks Notice

July 10, 2023
Find the Courage to Quit Your Job, Make More Money, Work Where You Want, and Change the World  The thought of leaving a job to start a new business can be incredibly exciting and more than a little scary. Author and podcast host Amy Porterfield’s book Two Weeks Notice is an encouraging volume that provides...

Plan A Future Trip Down Memory Lane

|
May 10, 2023
“One book to look back on what we’ve endured, one book to pass on to the next generation, and one book that summarizes our unique story,” writes Chelsea (@ohthats_chelsey) about her “Ag Memory Books.” Chelsea is a 6th generation farmer and rancher. Her own family had been writing details down about their yearly ranching operation....

Books We Love: Shoeing The Modern Horse

|
April 18, 2023
Author Steven Kraus, the head of farrier services at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine and instructor at the Cornell Farrier School, doesn’t horse around when it comes to hoof care.  Shoeing the Modern Horse: The Horse Owner’s Guide to Farriery and Hoof Care provides an unparalleled look at advances in shoeing and general...

Dolly Parton Has A New Book Coming!

|
December 21, 2022
This spring, Dolly Parton is releasing a new children’s book based on her god dog, Billy the Kid, the Instagram-famous French Bull Dog. It follows the adventure of Billy the Kid working to make it in Nashville as a country singer. He has some ups and downs along with the way, especially when he bullies...

Books We Love: Red Sauce

|
October 6, 2022
Author Ian Macallen’s fascinating book Red Sauce takes readers on a mouthwatering tour through Sicily, Tuscany, and Milan where authentic Italian cuisine was perfected, made its way to America, and then evolved into the popular dishes enjoyed by millions today. Macallen notes that the beginnings of Italian cuisine can be traced to ancient Rome—both the...

Books We Love: The Horsewoman

|
October 3, 2022
Mother-daughter relationships can be complicated, particularly when the two have their sights on the same prize. Such is the case with the main characters in the book, The Horsewoman, by authors James Patterson and Mike Lupica. Becky McCabe and her mother Maggie Atwood are champion riders with a goal toward making Olympic history, but only one of...

Books We Love: Landaluce

|
September 7, 2022
Details are the difference between good stuff and great stuff. In the details about the life and times of Triple Crown winner Seattle Slew’s offspring, a bay filly racehorse, named Landaluce, author Mary Perdue covers all aspects of the horse’s life, including her owners, the stables where she was raised, and the courses she ran.  ...

Books We Love: Foundations

|
July 31, 2022
Award-winning journalist and author Sebring Davis and celebrated photographer Audrey Hall have combined their talents to create an exquisite pictorial that features homes designed by JLF Architects entitled Foundations.  JLF Architects was founded more than forty years ago and is based in Bozeman, Montana, and Jackson, Wyoming.  The homes showcased in Foundations are in both...

Books We Love: American Dude Ranch

|
July 23, 2022
Dude ranches in America have been growing in popularity for decades. Lured by superb mountain or desert settings, clear, sparkling air, and a gloriously varied round of outdoor activities, hundreds of thousands of tourists every year decide to spend time at charming dude ranches across the West. The history of such vacation destinations is the...
<< >>
Related Posts

Imperfect Promise: An Inspirational Story Of Love And Endurance

Some of the best ingredients of a great love story are unlikely heroes and heroines drawn together like two magnetic figures who struggle through hardship and tragedy to find their way to one another.  There has to be a fair amount of passion and sacrifice mixed in as well before you get to the happy...

Uncle Hoot's Children's Book - The Flower Jar

The Flower Jar is an unforgettable story of kindness, commitment, and dedication, that truly tugs on your heartstrings. The boy does the “little things” that are so often overlooked and continues these small acts of kindness all the way into manhood… Careful, mama! This one is a tear-jerker! “Writing children’s books is what I want...

Memoirs of Madame Moustache: Eleanora Dumont

One of the most infamous women of the Old West was a gambler named Eleanora Dumont.  She traveled from one gold boom town to another, winning and losing fortunes dealing cards.  In time the New Orleans born beauty’s looks faded and a shadow of dark hair began growing on her upper lip. She was then...

Wild Horses Of Skydog: A Hauntingly Beautiful Salute To The Wild Mustang

Wild horses that roam the countryside in locations such as Nevada, North Dakota, and Montana, are living symbols of the wide-open West. Over the last decade many of the free-roaming animals have come under siege, however.  Whether it’s ranchers who believe the wild horses are doing damage to the grasslands or developers who want the...

Books We Love: Finding Your Superhorse

Eight Keys to Developing the Horse That’s Right for You The American Quarter Horse Association defines a superhorse as a horse that is versatile and performs well in many areas. Since 1978, the title of Superhorse has been the most prestigious award at the AQHA World Championship. Author Lynn Palm has trained and shown four...

Books We Love: Y'all Eat Yet?

Welcome to the Pretty B*tchin’ Kitchen Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Miranda Lambert’s new cookbook, Y’All Eat Yet? is a family affair. Not only did Lambert herself share some of her own recipes, but her father, grandmother, mother, and her mother’s best friends contributed as well. It’s a pantry patchwork warm with memories of cornbread muffins and...
Read More

Charmayne James Inducted Into Rodeo Houston Hall Of Fame Along Rodeo Stars

This year, the Rodeo Houston Hall of Fame welcomed three legendary faces into the historic circle of rodeo stars. Rodeo Houston’s history and on-going legacy has made a significant impact on countless careers, including 11 time World Champion Barrel Racer Charmayne James. James, who also won Rodeo Houston 11 times, has left an equally impactful...

Lefty And Hailey Holman Have A Little One On The Way!

Lefty and Hailey Holman have a little one on the way! The Hawaii and California natives dated for quite some time before getting married on the Big Island and now they’re expecting! Hailey said on social media, “Just about to hit 4 months of growing our little peanut🥹♥️. The miracle of life is so crazy...

Western Reins For Spring

The changing of the season brings new colors. Spring is here and flowers are blooming everywhere! Pink, yellow, blue, and purple are around every corner. Your tack can reflect this beautiful season. Pastel colors are a must have! For a simple change, get yourself some new reins. Stunning Western Loop Reins Crafted from organic bamboo,...

'Yellowstone' Luke Grimes Next Chapter Unfolds

Looks like Luke Grimes has some exciting plans lined up post-Yellowstone. With the conclusion of the Paramount Network series Yellowstone nearing in November with the second part of season 5, fans are naturally curious about what’s next for the cast. Well, recent news from Variety last week, sheds some light on Luke’s next move. He’s...