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Sarah Rowe has just released a new song called “Bullsh*t” she describes as “as uplifting & powerful. It’s vulnerable and soft, but at the same time punchy and fun. A classic country girl anthem.” What was your inspiration for your song? “My inspiration for the song was going through a few tough seasons in life....

“The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame welcomed five 2019 Inductees and a recipient of a new award at the 44th Annual Induction Luncheon and Ceremony presented by the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo on Wednesday, Nov. 13. The 2019 Inductees represent all types of cowgirls – continuing to show the depth and...

One of our favorite annual events, Art of the Cowgirl, is coming up just next month! From January 17-21, head out to Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre in Queen Creek, Arizona, for this incredible celebration of cowgirls and the Western way of life. “Women hold beautiful, important roles and have truly shaped the Western lifestyle...

The 2020 National High School Finals Rodeo (NHSFR) is well under way at the Lazy E. The competition began last Friday night in Guthrie, Oklahoma and will continue through July 23. To say these young men and women are ones to watch is an understatement. With over 1,404 contestants, the competition is stiff for the next...

Spread Oaks Ranch gets its name from the ancient oak trees that pepper the property. The 5,500-acre complex successfully marries an upscale hunting lodge, a prized Brangus cattle operation, conventional and organic farming, and wildlife habitat. Spread Oaks Ranch—named for the magnificent mottes of massive live oaks that predominate on the property—is the passion project...

When the Brannaman ProAm  Vaquero Roping event rolls around each October in Santa Ynez, California, there’s a lot to take in: horses, celebrities, flashy gear, cool western stuff and nonstop action. But amidst the bustle there’s a quartet of cowgirls who draw the eye. They are everywhere at once, helping behind the scenes, answering questions,...

“I am fat, fair, and 48.  5 feet high.  Am a No. 1 lady, well fixed with no encumbrance:  am in business in city but want a partner who lives in the West.  Want an energetic man that has some means, not under 40 years of age and weight no less than 180.  Of good...

Dressed in a pure beaver-felt hat, Swarovski crystals dangling from her broad-collared western shirt, custom riding boots, hand-made spurs and chaps “just so,” Marcy Ver Meer gallops her diminutive but well-muscled stock horse down the long side of a riding arena, building speed. Just as you think the pair will vaporize and be transported back...

Opening image: Skeeter In The Dust 1963—Louise Serpa The bright lights of the arena, the rattling of the chutes, the roar of the crowd, and the click of a camera. Rodeo photographers must have a vast knowledge of not only their craft, but the Western lifestyle. They have to adjust to different situations—indoor versus outdoor...

FEATURED PHOTO: Team Ropers Hope Thompson (Header) and Whitney DeSalvo making a successful run at the 2020 Bob Feist Invitational. Ladies reign supreme in the roping, and it’s only going to get better.  With new opportunities constantly being presented, the level of competition is constantly growing.  The ladies of rodeo are finally getting the recognition...