Classy Cowgirl Corral News
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Valentines Day for The Clueless Cowboy
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Let's face it: most guys don't fall in the category of very creative gift givers to begin with. Add to that a nebulous holiday such as Valentines Day, and you've got a perfectly confusing combination. So, what should a clueless cowboy do this Valentines Day to score some points with his sweetheart? -
How to Get Your Barn Ready for Winter
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Winter will be here before we know it. Is your barn ready for snow and cold temperatures? If not, here's a to-do list for you. -
10 Things To Do Before You Get Snowed In
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If you live in the country, and especially on a ranch, it's never too early to think about winterizing. For those of us who are in the Northwest, beginning of October can bring first snows for sure. So, here are 10 things to do before those snowflakes start flying. -
Cowboy, Vaquero, Buckaroo...
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Did you know that the first cowboys in Texas were Mexican vaqueros? Matter of fact, vaqueros were so well known for their skills that Texas rancher Richard King, traveled to Mexico in 1854 to recruit the whole vaquero families to manage his herds. -
3 Best Things You Can Do for Your Horse This Summer
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With the summer in full swing, it's time to think about how the hot weather affects your best friend of the equine kind. We've all heard a million pieces of advice on how to protect ourselves during the hot summer months, but have you ever given a thought to your horse also being susceptible to some of the same summer woes we humans are? -
Happy National Day of the Cowboy!
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There's a day set aside every year to celebrate the contributions of the Cowboy and Cowgirl to America's culture and heritage. That day falls on the fourth Saturday in July. Having a special day set aside for cowboys and cowgirls doesn't mean we should ignore them the rest of the year. If anything, this day should teach us that some of the best, solid values our country was built upon came from the ranches of the American West. -
4 Western Montana Guest Ranches for Glamping
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For us in Western and Northwestern Montana who either live on a working cattle ranch or have friends that do, glamping is a bit of a curious thing. We don't really know whether to dismissively laugh at it and pity the poor souls who want luxury of a top hotel while staying in a tent or cabin, or to start crunching numbers and think about opening a glamping ranch ourselves. -
Black Cowboys of the Old West
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Did you know that there were Black cowboys in the Old West? Almost from the earliest days of Texas ranching, cattle drives and cowboys, there were cowboys of African origin who worked the cattle. In honor of the Black History Month, here are a few historical tidbits about that era and a few names you can drop when conversation turns to Black history. -
4 Unusual Ideas for a Cowboy Themed Christmas
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Can you believe it's December? Have you started planning your Christmas decorations, parties, gifts, and menus yet? If not, here's some serious inspiration coming your way... ideas for a cowboy themed Christmas. Whether you live in the American West or just admire cowboy culture and want to do something fun this holiday season, this post is for you.
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Behind the Scenes: Cowboys, Poets, Country Musicians... And Buckaroo Bling
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Have you ever been to a cowboy poetry gathering? Do you even know what cowboy poetry is? What happens when cowboys, poets, musicians... and Buckaroo Bling get together? Read on to find out. -
5 Country Style Activities Everyone Should Try
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Whether you're a country bumpkin or a city slicker, there are some good, old fashioned, country fun, summertime activities you should try at least once in your life. For all you know, you might decide to give up your computer games for one of these.
