Art of the Cowgirl

Betty Kunesh was not only the matriarch of her family, but also the true inspiration behind Art of the Cowgirl. As the grandmother of Tammy Pate, Betty instilled a love of horses, art, and the Western way of life in Tammy from a young age. Betty grew up on horseback. She helped her father break...

Fifth generation Oklahoma rancher Terry Forst is the General Manager of Stuart Ranch.  Founded in 1868, the ranch spans across four counties in Southwestern and Southeastern Oklahoma and is the oldest ranch in the state under continuous family ownership.  “I stand on a lot of broad shoulders.  I am the fifth generation, my boys are...

Have you gotten your tickets to the 2024 Art of the Cowgirl event yet? The main event kicks off Wednesday, January 17th, at Horseshoe Park  & Equestrian Centre in Queen Creek, Arizona, with arena competition and educational clinics  and workshops (pre-registration to participate in clinics and workshops required). Don’t miss out on this amazing event...

Cowgirl entrepreneurs attending the inaugural “Lead the Herd” two-day workshop at the 2024 Art of the Cowgirl in Queen Creek, Arizona, will now receive business and marketing information at no cost due to generous underwriters. The workshops, held Friday, January 19, and Saturday, January 20, celebrate the women who create Western lifestyle businesses and engage...

We mourn and celebrate the life of Tammy Pate, the visionary and founder of Art of the  Cowgirl. Tammy passed away on December 21, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer.  Tammy’s indomitable spirit, unwavering passion for the Western way of life, and her dedication to celebrating the essence of the cowgirl have left a...

The 2024 Art Of The Cowgirl Wrangler All Women’s Ranch Rodeo presented by COWGIRL will kick off the year, January 17-21, at Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre in Queen Creek, Arizona, when the all-gal Western extravaganza returns for it 6th annual gathering. The gritty real-West equestrian sport that teams four cowgirls and their horses, encompasses...

Art of the Cowgirl features female makers, including master artists, silversmiths, braiders, saddlemakers, and horsewomen. The event will not only provide entertainment and honor women of the West, but also provide fellowships to individuals to further their knowledge with master artists in the trade of choice. The contributions of these cowgirl makers are truly worth...

The Wrangler All Women’s Ranch Rodeo presented by COWGIRL Magazine and Kimes Ranch  World’s Greatest Horsewoman presented by Western Horseman competitions are must-see  spectacles at Art of the Cowgirl. However, throughout the five-day event, several family-friendly opportunities allow attendees of all ages to experience elements of the Western lifestyle.  The Art of the Cowgirl main event...