Susan L. Ebert Contributions COWGIRL LIFE For The Love Of Longhorns As I gaze out over the rolling Texas pastureland of Star Creek Ranch, 200 or so regal Texas Longhorn cattle gorge on lush spring grasses. With their flashy multihued hides, impressive headgear, and sturdy builds, they seem as intrinsic to the Texas landscape as does earth, sky, and water. It nearly wasn’t so. Christopher Columbus... COWGIRL LIFE Tomahawk Steak with Black Mamba Rub and Mango & Habanero Dipping Sauce Get in touch with your inner cavegirl and dazzle your guests with this bomb-proof preparation for the dramatic tomahawk steak. Sure, it’s a mite intimidating at first to work with a roaring-hot fire and a chunk of pricey beef, but, hey, you’re a cowgirl. You got this, gal. Mango/Habanero Dipping Sauce: Preparing this a day... COWGIRL LIFE COWGIRL Empowered: Robin Rich It may be spring for most of us, but Robin Rich has already worked her way through fall: Wrangler’s 2019 Fall Collection, that is. With the apparel designed, the photo shoots completed, and the new creative ready to unveil, she sat down with COWGIRL Magazine to reflect on her years—nearly three decades’ worth—with Wrangler, and... COWGIRL LIFE Triple Crown Cocktails The Kentucky Derby: Mint Julep Race Day: May 4, 2019 (First Saturday in May) Signature Flower: Red Rose The record of 1:59 2/5 for the fastest Kentucky Derby ever was set in 1973 by the mighty Secretariat. He broke last out of the gate and languished at 11th place in a field of 13 until... COWGIRL LIFE Park City, Uncovered Park City, Utah, has made its bones as a world-class snow sports destination, the home of the Sundance Film Festival, and the site of the 2002 Winter Olympics—and justifiably so, as winter’s when most of its 600,000 annual visitors flock to town. Once a flourishing silver-mining town—its Silver King Mine was considered one of the... HORSES A Communion Of Spirits From ponies to Percherons, from mustangs to mules, equines and their riders convened in Rancho Murieta, Calif., this past October to learn from master horseman Eitan Beth-Halachmy, from each other, and to compete in the 2018 Cowboy Dressage World Gathering and Finals. The discipline of Cowboy Dressage, with its emphasis on building a relationship of... COWGIRL LIFE COWGIRL Recipes: Chile-Rubbed Salmon over Rice with Grilled Pineapple Salsa New Year’s diet resolutions need be neither a bore nor a chore with this immensely colorful dish that’s bound to lift any cowgirl out of the winter doldrums at the first eye-popping glance. It tastes even better than it looks and better still, it’s a super-easy supper after a day of chores, showy enough for... COWGIRL LIFE Women's Roping Comes Of Age Women’s roping events have been part of the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA) since its inception 70 years ago, languishing for decades as the tomboy-kid-sister-in-braces in the shadow of its glamorous-and-flashy big sis, barrel racing. Until now, that is. Fueled by the explosive growth of breakaway (see “Lariat Lingo” sidebar) roping, an entire new cadre... COWGIRL LIFE COWGIRL Recipes: ¡Viva La Tamalada! Tamales are signature Southwest fare for the holidays, and what could be more fun that to muster your best cowgirl pals for a festive “tamalada”—a traditional tamale-making party! Start here with classic pork tamales, but the variety of fillings is limitless, and includes vegetarian options, cheese, chicken, and beef. When it comes time to make... << 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 >>