“It’s not the hat that makes you a cowgirl; it’s what’s under it.” That’s the truth. You must love the game to play. My love for horses drives me and my horse to the best ability, becoming the strongest team you have ever seen.
 

Within a year of riding I learned how to care for a horse, barrel race, and ride like a professional; also started working on a horse farm, exercising and caring for each horse. You see, when I was three years old I went to the zoo and saw a magnificent creation standing before my eyes. I turned to my mom and asked her what this animal was. The answer became a word I won’t forget, “A horse.” I learned fast that I wouldn’t be able to forget it. Horses had become a part of me. My mom and dad had to threaten me to get me to stop talking about horses. They said I would go to complete strangers and tell them all about what I had learned. But growing up on a beef cow farm, I didn’t have the chance to own my own horse. I began saving my money and working on my own barn till it was well enough to support my own group of chickens. I learn fast, follow directions, and communicate well with others. Working with horses has taught me that. One mistake could lead to a serious injury, or even death, to you or your horse.
 

Getting to where I am now wasn’t easy. I had my doubts and people had theirs. Some people said I didn’t have what it takes; others said I wasn’t cut out to do the work that came a long with horses and farm animals. My dad would tell me over and over that he didn’t have the money to help pursue my dream. To prove them wrong, I worked hard, got a job to pay for lessons, and got my act together. Now I would be proud to tell you my dream.
 

As you know, a cow girl is not defined by her boots or her hat. She defined by the blisters on rough hands, bruises on strong legs and the earned trust of a faithful horse. She’s the girl with the dirty mutt and has the eggs that sell on the corner of her street. She is defined by her loyalty to the farm. She is a cowgirl.
 

So what kind of life am I looking forward to? Well, mucking stalls, picking mud and crap out of hooves, and jumping on a crazy horse. The dirt is a plus, the rain is a must, the ribbon is the need, and the horse brings the steam.
 

As for hard work, helping hands, and happy horses means you have great things to come. It means you have a perfect running farm. It all depends on how hard you’re willing to work.
 

So this outgoing, fun, excited, and caring gal is just what you need on your farm. You need a person willing to do the work, wanting to come in everyday, and excited to come and work with you and your horses. You’re looking for someone that wants to do this the rest of their life. In other words, you want a cow girl, a true Cowgirl. But you must remember, “It’s not the hat that makes you a cowgirl; it’s what’s under it.”