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Rodeos are filled with a variety of horseback events. Certain breeds of horses dominate the western world of barrel racing, pole bending, roping, cutting, and bronc riding. These horses are generally stocky, compact, and on the shorter side. Can you guess which breeds you’re likely to see the most of? Quarter Horses Whether the horse...

Just being around horses can be dangerous…when you add a saddle things can get even more risky. Certain disciplines require speed, agility, and unique maneuvers. There can be a lot of room for error. Riders end up with broken bones, concussions, and fatal injuries. If you’re a daredevil, these sports might have the adrenaline rush...

Last month, COWGIRL started doing a “Top 10 Events” blog for each month of the year. The events range from dude ranch roundups and rodeos, to horse clinics and country music festivals. Here are the 10 events you can’t miss this May! 1) Pendleton Cattle Barons Weekend Pendleton, OR, May 11-12: An event created to...

Rodeo! The Exhibition, a dynamic and comprehensive Bullock Museum exhibition, brings the excitement of rodeos from around the state of Texas into the museum in Austin. Throughout the exhibition, visitors will gain an insider’s perspective on what makes rodeo an integral part of Texas history. Classic artifacts will span decades of Texas rodeo competitions, and...

Fast forward to summer at these upcoming music festivals featuring your favorite country stars! Stagecoach Music Festival April 27-29 in Indio, California stagecoachfestival.com Acts include: Garth Brooks, Jake Owen, Kelsea Ballerini Country 500 May 25-27, 2018 in Daytona, Florida country500.com Acts include: Toby Keith, Chris Stapleton, Dierks Bentley Bayou Country SuperFest May 25-27 in New...

  As one of the most misunderstood animals in rodeos, bucking horses are either feared or loved by the crowd. Some cheer on the bareback and saddle bronc cowboys, while others watch in horror. Before you pass judgement, it’s important to learn about the industry and get your facts straight. Here’s five things you should...

The Calgary Stampede is so iconic that it nearly defies description. In the world of all things cowboy, the 104 year old event, held in and around Stampede Park, is a force to be reckoned with. So take your pick: bull riding, barrel racing and more in the world’s richest, most competitive tournament-style rodeo; the...

Horse trailer bar conversions are becoming very popular. These cute little pop ups are perfect for weddings and events.  Scroll through for some inspiration, there is still plenty of hope for old trailers! Rent one of these for your next event. Above, Vintage Bar Box in England has converted a couple horse trailers and now they...