cowgirl magazine

Ashley Starrett Professional Title: Owner, Equine Dentist, Denim DentistryAge: 27Home: Amarillo, Texas “My name is Ashley Starrett, I’m a Doer, a Dentist, and a purveyor of all things Denim. Hence the name of my equine dental business, ‘Denim Dentistry.’ I’m a real-life tooth fairy, but for horses! I’m from the small rural community of Unionville, Missouri where everyone...

Bret Leigh Nance Professional Title: Agricultural Law Attorney/Assistant Attorney General, South Dakota Office of the Attorney GeneralAge: 25Home: Pierre, South Dakota “I grew up on my family’s cattle ranch in the Texas Hill Country as well as spending summers and winters on my family’s cattle ranch in South Dakota. I worked along side many great ranchers before me...

Callie Masar Professional Title: Sponsorship Manager, Colorado State Fair and RodeoAge: 28Home: Florence, Colorado “My name is Callie Masar. Currently, I am a part of the Programming and Partnership team at the Colorado State Fair and Rodeo. I work with private renters and organizations throughout the year to coordinate and schedule horse shows and rodeos Our hope is...

Caroline Lukens Professional Title: Rodeo Operations Coordinator, National Western Stock ShowAge: 26Home: Kiowa, Colorado Caroline Lukens is the Rodeo Operations Coordinator at the National Western Stock Show. Since joining the team in 2021, she has been responsible for the planning and production of over 35 rodeo performances each year including the National Western Stock Show, Rodeo All-Star, and...

Catherine Dowling Professional Title: Senior Technical Services Veterinarian, ZoetisAge: 30Home: Montague, California Dr. Catherine Dowling is the veterinarian serving the northwest United States for the Zoetis Beef Technical Services team. Catherine recognized her passion for advocating for animal health early in life raising market 4-H animals, showing horses, and learning the ropes of ranching from dear family friends...

Courtney Greener Professional Title: Marketing Manager, Double D RanchAge: 27Home: Yoakum, Texas Courtney Greener is the Marketing Manager of Double D Ranch in Yoakum, Texas. Courtney is a lifelong agricultural enthusiast and western industries advocate. Growing up raising market animals and competing in FFA Leadership Development Events Courtney’s passion for advocacy and sharing her lifestyle with others commenced....

Courtny Conkle Professional Title: General Manager, Wyoming State Fair & RodeoAge: 28Home: Douglas, Wyoming  Courtny Conkle is the General Manager of the Wyoming State Fair and Rodeo. Courtny is a steadfast advocate of Western heritage preservation, fairs, agriculture, and rodeo. With a deep-rooted passion for celebrating the rich cultural tapestry of the American West, Courtny has dedicated her...

Diane Hayes Professional Title: Operations & Research Analyst, Cobalt Cattle CompanyAge: 27Home: Orchard, Colorado “I grew up in southeastern Colorado and have been involved in the Western industry for as long as I can remember. My dad raised Corriente cattle and made a living providing roping stock and putting on team ropings. In addition to rodeoing as a...