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On Our Cover Terri Clark Photo by: Ivan Otis Read more ………………. 29

Hot Off The Press ………………. 18

Wrangler launches new jean, ‘Booty Up’

Rodeo In Style …………………… 20 Finding the right barrel saddle

Up Close With Terri Clark ……... 29 Cowgirls In Style catches up with Terri while on tour…

How I Fell In Love With ………..38 Terri Clark City Slicker Tom Kelly talks of the night he saw Terri Clark in concert.

in every issue A Cowgirl’s Voice 6 Cowgirls Entertainment 8 Cowgirls In Business 10 Cowgirls In Fashion 12 Our Favorite Picks 13-17 Rodeo Queen Corner 22 Cowgirls Behind The Chutes 24 The Western Wanderer 32 Cowgirls Barn Boutique 36

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elcome to Cowgirls In Style Online Magazine! I am

so excited to share with you some of our favorite

Cowgirl fashions, stories, spotlights and more.

We hope the end result of this magazine will in-

spire, entertain, and enlighten every person who reads it. It is

meant to bring a voice to cowgirls all over the country and even

world! It is the essence of Cowgirls lifestyle. Whether you are a

cowgirl who rides, ropes and mends fence on the range every

day or a country girl who loves cowgirl fashion, we hope that

Cowgirls In Style online magazine will not only be informative,

but touch the heart of each reader.

I would like to thank country music artist, Terri Clark for

taking time out of her busy schedule while back on tour to let us

interview her. Terri is a beautiful, talented person who has a

way of connecting with every person and makes them feel that

they are an important part of her life. Take a minute and read

the article about her. Her new album, “Roots and Wings” will be

available on I-Tunes July 26th and in stores Sept 13th.

We are also ‘Kickin’ It Up with Cowgirl Fashion. We have

picked some of our favorite fashions from the Biggest Cowgirl

Brands! Also, be the first to see the latest fashions hot off the

shelves for those brands. Meet Katy Messersmith, founder of the

Katydid Collection, our Cowgirl in Business. One of the stories

that touched my heart was our spotlight cowgirl, Jennifer Bosley.

She inspired me through her story of the loss of her father and

the will to live her dream of barrel racing. I am excited to intro-

duce our Cowgirl Up, Rodeo Royalty editor, Bobbie Hinds, for-

mer Miss Rodeo Kansas. She will write in each issue with a be-

hind the scenes look of pageants of all sizes, giving you a

glimpse of what it’s like to be a modern day rodeo queen. Travel

the West reading our “The Western Wanderer” editorial and

laugh and cry with our City Slicker Cowboy, Tom Kelly as he talks

about the night he fell in love with Terri Clark.

We look forward to bringing you the latest news, enter-

tainment and fashion for the cowgirl. We hope to see you on

the trail!

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hen Ty Murray and

singer song writer

wife, Jewel become parents

any day now, Jewel says she is

not going to freak out if she

doesn’t lose the baby weight

quickly when it’s all over. She

says “I’m feeling really great

and enjoying pregnancy much

more than I thought I would,”

the musician, 37, tells Fit Preg-

nancy“I didn’t know what to

expect, every woman is different and you hear such

horror stories. But I also heard that you should try to

enjoy it, so I took that to heart and tried not to fret

about weight gain or anything else.”And, she adds, de-

spite its drawbacks, “Pregnancy is a privilege, and I feel

lucky that I get to do it. It’s kind of sad that men

don’t.”Jewel, host of Bravo’s music competition show

Platinum Hit, also reveals she has a healthy attitude to-

wards weight gain during pregnancy.

“Well, you’re supposed to gain up to 35 pounds, and

now I’m at 30 weeks and I’ve gained 30 pounds,” she

explains during the interview, conducted in May.“The

first several months I hardly gained anything, then it

happened fast. I don’t know how I could control that

I have a healthy diet, I don’t eat

sugar. I think your body has its own

wisdom and as long as you are doing

the best you can, you just have to

find a balance.”The only post-baby

diet she’s considering these days is

the nursing plan — which some

mothers find burns many extra calo-

ries — and says her first priority will

b e h e r n e w b o r n s o n .

“As far as losing the weight, I’m

hoping that breastfeeding does the

job, but I won’t be neurotic about it, about working

out right away,” she says. “I am capable of that but

I’m going to cut myself lots of slack. I want to give my-

self time to rest and heal and tend to my new baby

for a month or so, and then I will definitely get back

into a workout routine.”Jewel also offers some advice

for other first-time moms that she’s found to be help-

ful during her own pregnancy. “Knowledge really is

power,” she says. “The more you can educate your-

self, the better. Your body and your health are your

responsibility. I love doctors, but I have to live with

the decisions I make. Make sure you get

y o u r q u e s t i o n s a n s w e r e d .

– Sara Hammel

W


Katy Messersmith first arrived on the fashion

scene in 2002 quite by accident. While volunteering at

a women's prenatal clinic in Africa, her life took a turn –

literally, her luggage was lost and she was soon collabo-

rating with local seamstresses. Those first designs re-

flected the vibrant, local culture but lit a creative and

entrepreneurial spark in Katy foreshadowing the bold

Katydid creations to come. Forever the risk-taker, Katy

was determined to succeed, despite being self-taught in

the worlds of business and fashion. Today, the com-

pany is a multi-million dollar business based in the

heart of the Dallas design district and was recently

named in the 2010 Inc. 500 list of the fastest-growing

private companies in America.

The Katydid Collection lifestyle brand includes

children's apparel, women's and men's clothing, and

small accessories such as hats, belts and laptop cases.

The youthful yet edgy styles, vibrant colors, and signa-

ture popular motifs mixed with unexpected patterns

have become wardrobe staples for women of all ages.

While clients are drawn to her products by the modern

designs and creative embellishments, repeat customers

return for the exceptional

quality of the garments. Katy insists on the highest

standards for her label, and the entire apparel line is

made in the USA. The label is sold in more than

10,000 boutiques across the nation.

A firm believer in the power of giving back,

Katy constantly looks for ways to make a difference in

the community and empower emerging women.

Dress for Success, Susan G. Komen, and Kidds Kids are

a few of the charities Katydid Collection supports. "I

love expressing my creativity through art, whether it's

painting or apparel, and have always found the vi-

brant personalities of my customers to be my biggest

inspiration - more than famous designers or bleeding-

edge fashion," says Katy. "I mix colors and patterns to

reflect the latest trends, but the primary goal for my

designs is to empower. I want Katydid women to feel

sexy, feminine and confident."

Katy is a true Texan, she graduated from Texas

A & M and currently resides in Dallas.

Meet Katy Messersmith, Self-Taught in Business and Fashion, founded Multi-Million Dollar Business, The Katydid Collection

For more information or to see Katydid clothing go to:

www.KatyDidCollection.com

By Devanie Gentry

What’s hot in Summer fash-

ion for the Country Scene?

Well, if you’re looking for

something country with a

feminine twist, let’s talk

gingham and lace .

Gingham has got to be the

ultimate summer fabric.

Longline shirts either tucked

into your jeans or worn

down loose over your favor-

ite denim jeans or capris

and can be layered

and topped off with a

belt .It is all the rage for

country or the New York

catwalks. The gingham

comes in both pastel and bold prints. It’s a

perfect way to wear a lightweight summer top

or dress with a fine

pair of boots or cow-

girl flip flops. You can

even find g i n g h a m

trimmed with lace for

an old f a s h i o n e d

feminine look. A per-

fect style for that

s u m m e r rodeo or

c o u n t y fair.

Now let’s look at lace. One of

my favorite styles for summer

are the lace trimmed jeans, t-

shirts and dresses. A perfect

look with a bold string of

pearls.

Lace trimmed jeans with a lace

trimmed tank or t-shirt looks

fabulous with a brown or tan

pair of boot. You can also find

lace trimmed capris, which

look stunning with a pair of

brown ‘Hide n’ Hair’ cowgirl

flip flops. CowBooty Fashions

offers gorgeous flip flops that

will make an impact on any

summer attire.

Cowgirl flip flops are all the rage and you can

find them affordably priced at

www.CowbootyFashions.com

Cowgirl Fashion for Summer…


Summer

Zebra Fleur Di Lis

Large zebra print fleur di lis

design with rhinestones on the

front. Lots of bling!!

Sizes: S-XXL

Black Cowgirl Boots s/s Shirt

Short sleeve round fitted neck

Rhinestone and print design

on front only.

Sizes: S-XXXL

Pink Western Concho

Leather

Genuine leather cuff with

rhinestones and studs.

Smooth black leather.

Black Hair On Hide West-

ern Concho Leather Cuff

Genuine leather cuff with

clear rhinestones and

studs.

www.KatydidCollection.com

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Turquoise/Brown Sublimation

V-neck dress

Large color rhinestone embel-

lishments on front. Elastic

band under chest.

Finish off with a turquoise

necklace, turquoise and silver

bangle bracelets with a Katy-

did cuff and a pair of brown

cowboy boots!

Experience Katydid’s youthful yet edgy styles, vi-

brant colors and signature popular motifs mixed

with unexpected patterns. They have become sta-

ples for women of all ages. With a touch of cowgirl

style, these fashions are quickly becoming the

popular brand worn by women and children.

Check out their men’s line too. Pick out your favor-

ite and be noticed!

Refer to the Katydid ad on page 2. They are offer-

ing 15% off of your purchase!!

Cranberry S/S Large

Leopard Fleur Shirt

Large leopard fleur de-

sign with rhinestones on

front only. Lot’s of bling!

Hot Pink S/S Zebra Horse-

shoe Shirt

Large zebra horseshoe de-

sign with rhinestones on

front only. Lot’s of bling!

In 1998, Cruel Girl was created as a premium western

brand that complimented every girl’s favorite features

while maintaining a dedication to an active lifestyle.

Stressing great fit, quality and attitude, the brand contin-

ued to grow. Fused with the original, rodeo-performance

Cruel Girl brand, Crueldenim was born. As a more fashion

forward call to action, Cruel adds retro attitude, feminine

charm, and dramatic details to your most beloved fits.

Their ideology speaks for itself

Summer

www.CruelGirl.com


Alysa Jean

Summer means, for the lucky few,

that traveling is on the itinerary.

The new Alysa jean sets you free

with a universal medium stonewash

accented with baked creases

Black Cruel University Tee

This Cruel Girl t-shirt is a great

shirt for summer or fall. The dis-

tressed screenprint is on front of

shirt only.

Fashionable Blue Tee

Light and dark blues make

this shirt a hit for summer.

Wear with jeans, shorts or

capris.

Melissa Capri Denim

The new Melissa Capri from

CRUEL GIRL is great for it all. The

skinny shape of this stretch Ca-

pri is a phenomenal fit, and the

do-it-all dark stonewash and

cool destruction only make it

better. The brick-style embroi-

dery stitch keeps things

grounded but intriguing as you

set off for the next great sum-

mer adventure.

U of C White Tee

This white tee includes

green and hot pink are a

cute match with the U of C

green hat. Perfect for sum-

mer!

Brown Cruel T-Shirt

This brown Cruel Girl t-shirt is

a must have staple in your cow-

girl wardrobe. Perfect color

for the cowgirl look.

Summer

1” wide belt with

rhinestones. Orna-

ments and metal

studs. Comes in S-XXL

Leather material

Genuine brindle cow-

hide leather belt strap

with barrel racer con-

chos and rhinestones.

M-XL

Western Cowiglrl West

bran. Leatherette material

with star rhinestone con-

chos. Genuine rhinestone

crystals.

Hide n’ Sole flip flop

with turquoise

beading, conchos

and rhinestones.

Back heel 1.5” front

1”. Real cowhide

material.

Big Bling Flip Flops with

crystal rhinestones and

conchos.

3” wedge flip flop

www.CowBootyFashions.com

Bone color with pastel de-

signs with rhinestones. Side

pockets.

CowBooty Fashions are accessories that are stylish

and affordable! They have something to match

every outfit, from their cowgirl flip flops, bling belts,

purses and jewelry. Buy from CowBooty Fashions

and you won’t regret it. Belts, purses, jewelry and

flip flops are all at low prices.

Beautiful blue feather earrings

with silver. Only $3.95!!

“Go Cowgirls” turquoise and

silver necklace with matching

turquoise earrings. A great

addition to your rodeo attire.


Summer


www.RockiesJeans.com

Launched in 1976, phenomenal growth for the Rock-

ies brand began in the early 1980s, when barrel rac-

ers discovered jeans that not only fit perfectly, but

looked sensational in the arena as well.

Created to fit the authentic western heritage at the

core of the traditional western female, the brand's

explosive success is due to the great fit and distinc-

tive look of the clothing. Made for women of all

ages.

Sonora Slim Stretch

This fabulous dark rinse jean is

adorned with a symphony of em-

broidery on the back pockets. The

combination of pewter hues and a

frosty blue add a thrill to a flatter-

i n g b o o t c u t s t y l e .

Yellow Shirt with Print

Long sleeve, cotton shirt perfect for

the summer. Light weight material

in a cool yellow pastel color makes

this shirt a match for any denim or

Capri. Add a brown, rhinestone belt

and you’re ready for any event!

Bright Blue Shirt

LIGHT BLUE - Sunset Short sleeve

shirt, 100% Cotton, with plain

weave solid with embroidered

yokes . Beautiful color.

White Tee

WHITE - Raw Edge Short sleeve

jersey , 100% Cotton, Roping

Academy Art Print

Dayton Capri

The Dayton denim Capri is

both stylish and comfort-

able. Looks good with heels,

boots or a pair of wedge flip

flops.

Cody Khaki

The Cody jean is now being offered

in a timeless khaki finish. With ex-

ceptional mass appeal, this best

selling jean style will be sought af-

ter by barrel racers, horse show

ladies, cattlewomen and by indi-

viduals seeking classy 'uniform'

jeans. So be sure to stock up on this

great khaki bull denim.

Summer

The Rock 47™ Low Rise Star

Zebra Jean has stylish back

pockets with the zebra star.

The perfect jean to wear with

the Dobby Shirt. Accent them

with a bling black or zebra

print belt, boots or flip flops.

The White Long Sleeve

Dobby Shirt is from Wran-

gler Rock 47™ collection

with a tailored fit , fancy

front and back yokes with

studs and embroidery.

Wear it alone or layer it

with a black tank.

From the Tough Enough To

Wear Pink Collection this

soft, pastel pink long sleeve

oxford plaid shirt has back

vintage yokes with snap

pockets. Wear alone, or lay-

ered with the pink tank be-

low. Add a crystal rhinestone

belt.

From the Tough Enough

To Wear Pink Collection

this tank top says it all. It

has a distressed ribbon

screenprint down the side.

Can be worn alone or lay-

ered with the pink oxford

shirt above. Accent with

silver jewelry.

www.wranglerwestern.com

When we think of Cowboys and Cowgirls, we

think of Wrangler. Whether you’re looking for the

traditional cowgirl riding jean, or the upbeat, in-

novative cowgirl fashion jean and clothing, you

can find it at Wrangler!

White T-Shirt Rock 47™ Collec-

tion. V-Neck tee with short,

tabbed sleeves. Front distressed

star screenprint with studs. Wear

belted or alone and accentuate

with bangle bracelets and beaded

necklace.

Lightning Bolt Rock 47™ Collection.

Ultra low rise jean. Exaggerated

boot cut, narrow through the thigh.

Five pocket styling with button flap

and hip pockets with embroidery.

Detailed embroidery on front of

jean gives the western yoke look

and is a slimming feature.

Moonlit Night Rock 47™ Collection.

Low rise jean with exaggerated boot

cut. Five pocket styling, with button

flap and hip pockets with embroi-

dery. Tinted blackened indigo with

Voodoo Stretch.


GREENSBORO, N.C. – The iconic American denim

maker and leader in western apparel – Wrangler®

Western Wear – announced the launch of Booty

Up™

by Wrangler®. Designed to satisfy today’s

cowgirl’s most important denim requirement – a

great-looking booty –

Booty Up™ by Wrangler

®

features unique darts,

seams, stitching patterns

and fabrics, all designed to

visually lift the rear for the

shape women desire.

An addition to the

Wrangler® Premium

Patch™ collection, the


®

jean is the result of exten-

sive market research, fit-

testing sessions and in-

depth, in-home discus-

sions conducted to study

shopping and purchasing

drivers, met and unmet

jean needs, and the over-

all role of clothing in

women’s lives. Wrangler

found one common de-

sire: what women want

more than anything in a

jean is a fit that makes her butt look its best.

“We discovered a real void in the women’s jean

market when it comes to jeans specifically made

to flatter your butt,” said Kelly Warren, merchan-

dise manager, Wrangler Specialty Apparel.

“With Booty Up™

by Wrangler®, we’re filling that

void by providing women with an innovative,

flattering, great-looking pair of jeans that will

help make you look and feel your best. There’s

no other jean like it.” Armed with intimate in-

sight into the minds of

the female consumer,

Wrangler is incorporat-

ing never-before-seen

technology in the U.S.

designed to visually lift

the behind for a more

flattering appearance.


®

gives women a lift with

the following design

techniques:

About Wrangler

®

� Under-sewn seams

� Slanted side darts

� Repositioned back

pockets

The fits, fabrics and

flattering technology of


®

make it the perfect choice for the fashion-

conscious female shopper looking for a jean to

compliment their shape. Booty Up™

by

Wrangler® officially hit shelves nationwide May

2011.

For more news from the Wrangler Western brand, please

visit www.wranglerwestern.com and find Wrangler West-

ern on Facebook at www.facebook.com/

wranglerwestern.For more information on the Wrangler

family of products visit www.wrangler.com or call

888.784.8571.

Hot Off The Press

Wrangler® Western is first to bring women in

U.S. “Up-lifting” denim design technology.

Booty Up™

, an innovative jean with never-

before-seen benefits for the behind.


When most people begin to start out with barrel

racing, they think that just any barrel saddle will do.

But the case is, that if your barrel saddle does not

fit your equine athlete properly you are not going

to do well in barrel racing, you may have behavior

problems, and you can actually damage your horse

irreparably.

Barrel saddles come in

a variety of designs

styles. In fact, barrels

saddle fashion also is

available, the latest

styles in fashion may

include colored seats,

different fendors, and a

difference in cinch posi-

tion. It's critical that if

you're shopping for a

barrel saddle that you

do not go for one which

is the most updated style.

Many times, unless you're

willing to spend thousands

of dollars getting the lat-

est fashion statement in saddles, they're not going

to help your barrel racing out very much.

It's much better to choose a well made barrel sad-

dle, and perhaps even a used barrel saddle for your

first barrel racing know-how. If you are not entirely

aware of how a barrel saddle should fit your horse,

ask for professional assistance.

A barrel saddle which is too tight in the withers is

going to pinch the shoulders of your barrel horse.

As you go into the barrel turn, you might notice

that your horse will not take the barrel as tight as

they can, but instead are going wide. While there

are many reasons for this, saddle fit can also

affect how they take a corner. It's much better

to select a well done barrel saddle and maybe

even a used barrel saddle for your first barrel

racing know-how. If you are not entirely aware

of how a barrel saddle should fit your horse,

a sk fo r pro fes s io n a l as s i s ta n ce .

Also, you may dis-

cover that your

horse is unwilling to

barrel race all. If you

have went through

barrel training with

your worse then

your horse not only

knows what you're

going to be doing,

but they as well will

be aware that you're

going to ask a lot from

them during this pe-

riod. With the proper

fitting saddle your

horse may dive into those barrels and give you

a good run. When the saddle does not fit cor-

rectly, all that your horse has look forward to

in the barrel arena is anguish and pain while

they're attempting to do their best.

So before you go for a fashion statement with

your barrel saddle, find someone who knows

how a barrel saddle should fit and can help

you find either a good well-made used barrel

saddle, or a good one that doesn't cost as

much. Find out more tips about barrel saddles

at saddles.relatedtips.com

Why Your Barrel Saddle Needs To

Fit To Avoid These Issues Written by Arman Hansen

It's critical that if you're shopping for a barrel saddle that you do not go for one which is the most updated style. Many times, unless you're willing to spend thousands of dollars getting the latest fashion statement in saddles, they're not going to help your barrel racing out very much.

As a young girl growing up in Eastern Kansas

my life was filled with ponies. Not always the

most cooperative ponies but they had four legs,

a mane and a tail and all I wanted to do was to

ride them. I have vivid memories of riding my

Shetland pony as I followed my mother down the

road to the nearby arena as she practiced barrel

racing on my great-uncle’s massive black Quarter

Horse Stallion, San Dee San. She and I entered

the lead-line class and Snow White and I would

be turned loose to “run” the barrels and poles

(we rarely broke into a trot let alone a run!). As I

grew older the ponies grew bigger and eventually

I graduated to horses. I became a member of

our local 4-H club and during the next

nine years, I learned an incredible amount

of skills and knowledge with my pony and horses.

My first foray into the world of rodeo queen

pageantry was a local pageant and like most first

timers I was clueless! Back then rodeo queens

wore polyester suits, or some sort of semblance

to a polyester suit and we managed to piece

something together. I don’t remember much

about the competition itself but I do remember

having a lot of fun. As a college sophomore at

Kansas State I said why not and entered the Miss

Rodeo K-State pageant. Much to my surprise I

was the winner and was off to the National Miss

College Rodeo Pageant in Bozeman, Montana.

From that moment on I was hooked! Twenty-

one years ago this August I was selected to reign

as Miss Rodeo Kansas 1991 and my life was for-

ever changed.

Over the past 20 years, I have served as judge,

coordinator and committee member of local,

regional and state pageants. My website, Ro-

deoRoyalty.com, began as a monthly feature on

another rodeo related site and has morphed

into its present day blog form. My hope is that

by sharing the knowledge that I, and others,

have gained through our involvement with ro-

deo queen pageants so today’s first-timers

aren’t nearly as clueless as I was.

Through this involvement not only have I

grown personally but I’ve also had the privilege

of mentoring some of the most amazing young

women our country has to offer. A mix of intelli-

gence, strength, horse sense and beauty, to-

day’s modern day rodeo queens serve as am-

bassadors for America’s richest and wildest tra-

dition. Cowgirls to the core, these young

women may be born into multi-generational

ranching and rodeo families or they may be the

first in their families to own and ride a horse.

Either way they share a love for the Western

l i f e s t y l e , r o d e o a n d h o r s e s .

I am excited to share with you this unique

aspect of the West. I’ll be taking you behind the

scenes of pageants of all sizes and giving you a

glimpse of what it’s like to be a modern day

rodeo queen.

Read more of Bobbie’s writing on her blog at: www.RodeoRoyalty.com 22

Jennifer Bosley

Age: 40

Augusta, KS

Barrel Racer NBHA

How many horses do you own?

Right now, I own two horses and one pony but there is at

least one more horse (a barrel horse) in my future.

Do you participate in any equestrian events?

I barrel race in the NBHA. I also like to trail ride, team pen,

and would love to try an extreme cowboy race sometime.

Tell about them:

Barrel racing has been a lifelong dream of mine. I’m cur-

rently in my second year with the NBHA and having a

blast! As much as I love barrel racing, however, I think it’s

important to do other things with your horse as well. Trail

rides are a fun way to be able to just ride without any

pressure and team penning is great for learning to commu-

nicate with your horse. I haven’t tried an extreme cowboy

race yet, but the saddle club I currently belong to is think-

ing about having a series of clinics, followed by a race. I’m

really looking forward to trying that out!

Other animals you own?

We own a Chihuahua named Carlos.

Tell a little bit about your family:

My husband and I have each been married before and,

between us, we have 7 children (ages 5-23) and 1 grand-

child (age 2). My father is deceased, but my mother still

lives in the town where I grew up. My husband’s parents

are still living and so is one of his grandmothers. She’s 98

and still lives on her own.

Do you live in the country? Explain

Not yet. I grew up in the country, however, and really miss

it. My husband and I plan on finding a house and small

acreage within the next couple years. We live in town and

board our horses right now, but I really miss being able to

just walk outside and see them.

Why do you love the country lifestyle?

I love it for its simplicity. I spent my childhood exploring

pastures, riding horses, and climbing trees and haystacks. I

miss the slower pace and the quiet. I’m definitely not a city

girl.

Hobbies:

When I have time for them, I like to cross-stitch and

have been trying to learn to crochet. I managed to cro-

chet a fairly respectable hat and scarf for my youngest

stepdaughter last winter. A lesson or two might be good

for me, however. I can really only do about one or two

different stitches.

Favorite places to visit?

I love visiting anyplace that has to do with cowboys,

horses, rodeo, and history. I’ve been to the Pro Rodeo

Hall of Fame and the National Cowboy & Western Heri-

tage Museum and would love to visit them both again.

Greatest accomplishments:

I don’t know if I have a greatest accomplishment. After

the death of my father and a very good family friend, I

learned to find the joy in everything. There are a few

things that I’m really proud of, however. I’m sure that

I’m rusty now but, at one time, I worked

with visually impaired children and learned Braille. I’m

currently a senior in college and am two semesters away

from a Sociology degree. I’m also really proud of my 25

year old horse and our successful first year in the NBHA.

What are your goals:

I want to finish my degree and I want to barrel race in

rodeos. I have one year of school left before I finish my

first goal. The other goal, however, is going to take a lit-

tle longer because it’s going to be at least a year before I

can start barrel horse shopping. Once I find one, how-

ever, I would love to start competing in rodeos!

I am an only child and there was a 20-year age

difference between my parents. My dad doted on

me and is the reason I ride. He was an old-school ,

Oklahoma cowboy from head to toe. He pretty

much always worked for a farmer/rancher and

horses were a vital part of who he was and what he

did. When I was growing up, I helped

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him on countless cattle drives and would go with

him when people called him to go catch a stray for

them. He broke his own horses and always had his

one good horse. “Buck” is the most recent one and

he was born when I was 15. Buck and Dad chased a

lot of cattle in their day and they were probably the

best team around. Dad used Buck in the feedlot

where he worked, but he would also go on trail

rides with the saddle club we belonged to and he

would participate in the club’s fun shows as well.

Everybody knew who they were and everybody

knew they were tough to beat. I would borrow Buck

from time to time at the fun shows and my dad al-

ways got a big kick out of watching me use his

horse. I can remember once, I was going to run bar-

rels on Buck at a county fair and the arena was a

sloppy mess. A lot of people pulled out because of

the arena conditions but I knew Buck would take

care of me out there. As I rounded the third barrel

and headed for home, I heard “Turn him loose!!”

from the stands. It was, of course, my dad and I still

laugh when I remember that day. He was always my

biggest fan. From the day I knew what barrel rac-

ing was, I wanted to do it. It’s hard for me to go to

rodeos because I want to be IN them, not watching

them. I barrel raced as much as I could at local

shows, but that wasn’t very often and I always

wanted to do more. I wanted to join the NBHA, but

my life circumstances never lined up quite right for

that to happen. I always thought I would get to

“someday” but never really knew if that someday

would happen. In 2006, my dad was diagnosed with

lung and brain cancer at age 76. He spent almost

three weeks hospitalized in Denver before we real-

ized there was nothing more that could be done.

Our last conversation took place in the hospital and

it consisted of my dad saying, “How are the

horses?” I replied, “Fine.” Then he asked, “They got

enough hay?” And I said, “Yup.” I wish I had known

that was going to be our last conversation, but none

of us knew he was going to decline so rapidly. Once

we realized how truly sick he was, we began trying

to find a way to get him home to KS. I called the

president of the saddle club we belonged to, told

him the situation, and said that if the club wanted

to help o ut, this was a way to do it. The saddle

club president was on the ambulance crew loaded

up my Dad and brought him back to Kansas.

I took the opportunity to tell my dad how

much I loved him and that he was leaving a legacy. I

also told him I was going to barrel race and that I

was going to use his horse, Buck, to do it. At the

time, I had no idea how was going to make it hap-

pen but I wanted him to know it was definitely in

my plans.

Dad died at 8:15 AM on Monday, March

133th

and the funeral was a celebration of who he

was. My youngest daughter was a rodeo princess at

the time and she wore her “official” rodeo princess

outfit, including crown and sash, to his funeral. The

saddle club wore their matching shirts and it made

me feel good to know how many lives my dad had

touched.

My husband and I divorced shortly after my

dad died and my life circumstances wouldn’t allow

me to barrel race. I also lost interest in horses after

my dad died It was just too painful to without

him. Nothing was the same without him and I had-

n’t realized how much of an influence he was on

me. I stopped going to rodeos and saddle club.

I started dating a wonderful man who I shared all

of this with. For my birthday that year, he paid my

NBHA membership fees. About a year later, we got

married and my horses and I moved to Augusta, KS.

My dad’s horse was 24 by this time but his health

was good and he still acted like a horse half his age

when I rode him. We loaded up and went to our

first NBHA race. It was a double show and, after our

first run, I came out of the arena, headed straight

for the trailer, hopped off of Buck, hugged him, and

cried. We ended up placing third in 4D in the sec-

ond race that day and I was thrilled! We continued

to run the rest of the year and, when the dust set-

tled, that old cow pony and I won the 4D buckle and

the 4D saddle! My dad would have been busting at

the seams to see that happen. Ironically, the awards

ceremony where I received my saddle was on the

5th

anniversary of my dad’s death; March 13. We

also qualified for State Finals, which was in May of

this year in Topeka, KS. Buck ran his heart out for

me and we made it through two go-rounds and into

the finals. We placed 13th

in 4D in the finals and

even won a little money! I had the time of my life

and I know my dad was with me every step of the

way. Buck is retired from barrel racing now, at age

25, and I am so very grateful for the year he gave

me.

There is a barrel horse in my future. It’s go-

ing to be at least another year before I can start

looking, I want to barrel race more than I want to

breathe. I love barrel racing and I love carrying on

my dad’s legacy of passion for horses and for life.

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Up Close with Terri

Clark

With more than five million albums sold and nearly a

dozen Top 10 hits to her credit, Terri Clark has

emerged as a singular voice on the country music

landscape—driving, passionate, spirited—and every

bit her own woman. A dynamic, no-holds-barred live

performer—and on of the rare female country artists

capable of throwing down some impressive guitar

work—the Alberta, Canada native has toured with

such superstars as Brooks & Dunn, Reba McEntire,

and George Strait on her way to becoming a eight-

time, fan-voted Canadian Country music Association

E n t e r t a i n e r o f t h e Y e a r

Cowgirls In Style Magazine was able to catch up with

Terri while on her tour. Here is a bit of our interview...

C.I.S.: Over the years, you have traveled many miles

on tour and we notice that you always seem to be

in great shape. How do you stay in shape and do

you have a daily fitness routine?

Terri: I try to get in some kind of cardio workout at

least 4 times per week (usually running or biking), as

well as upper body weight training every 3-4

days. Sometimes I do what I call Circuit training, or

cross training, and I will combine my weight training

with cardio training and knock it all out at once. A

heart rate monitor is the best workout tool (besides

an iPod)....

C.I.S..: Your skin seems to be flawless. Any tips on

how you keep your face looking this way? Is there a

skin product you can't live without?

Terri Clark talks beauty tips, exercise, what it’s like to be back on the road and the debut of her new album...

By Susan Gentry Photos by: Ivan Otis


Terri: I NEVER wear makeup to bed, and use a skin

and under eye moisturizer in the AM and PM, and

try to stay out of the sun or wear protection. I use

different products, and find your skin will get used

to the same one used consistently so I switch it up

from time to time. I do like the Biocream made by

NEOCUTIS......occasionally I get facials and mi-

croderm abrasion treatments. I also have very good

genes, as my Mom’s side of the family has flawless

skin, so part of this is just luck of the draw, but I do

try to take care of it. WATER is super important, oh,

and no smoking!!

C.I.S.: Tell us a little bit about your fashion

style? We see you on your album covers, media

events and music videos. Is this how the real Terri

Clark dresses when she's not in the spotlight?

Terri: No...when I am out of the spotlight, it is

generally t shirt and shorts and sans makeup.....or

cargo pants, and a ball cap... The makeup, cowboy,

hat, jeans, and stage look is what I consider

"dressing up"...scary I know.

C.I.S.: We have been to your acoustic concert and

it was wonderful! You connect so well with your

audience. Do you like performing with a full band

or the more personal atmosphere of an acoustic

concert with just you and your guitar?

Terri: I enjoy both for different reasons. Honestly

doing equal amounts of both kinds of touring helps

keep things fresh for me and for my fans as well. It

diversifies my "portfolio" in that I am not feeling as

though I am a "one trick pony". The acoustic shows

take more of a toll on me physically and emotion-

ally, and even though I am sitting in a chair for all of

it, I am giving a lot more of myself as a guitar player,

person, vocalist, and emotionally revealing more in

my banter. It takes a ton of energy to hold an audi-

ence captive for two hours all alone. The full band

shows are all about the camaraderie between me,

the band, and crowd, and it's just full on rockin’ fun.

It is a complete 360 from the acoustic set, but

equally as fulfilling, and usually in front of bigger

crowds, and more beer goggles....

C.I.S.: We noticed you took your hat off in that

concert. Is this something we are going to see

more of?

Terri: Depends on my mood, and the record. I am

keen on doing the unplugged shows a little more

hatless because to be quite honest, the lighting

isn't quite as good, and the rooms are smaller and

alsodarker, so I put the hat on towards the end, so

people can see my face, but it signifies the fact

that the unplugged show is more "revealing" and

intimate, so leaving the hat off for a portion of it

feels fitting to me. The hat is ever present at some

point in every show I do, and is there on my new-

est CD cover. I go back and forth with it, but will

always love to wear it, and I know that it is some-

thing people still associate me with in many ways.

C.I.S.: Speaking of hats, how many do you

own?

Terri: at any given time, anywhere between 5 and

20....

C.I.S..: What is the first thing you like to do when

you get off of a long tour?

Terri: absolutely NOTHING....

C . I . S . : W h a t a r e y o u r h o b b i e s ?

Terri: Bass fishing, boating, working out, dinner

parties with friends, bonfires, visiting with family.

CI.S.: You have a new album coming out and I love

your new song, "Smile". Could you tell us a little

bit about that song?

Terri: The song is about my relationship with my

mom, Linda, who I lost to Cancer at the age of 60

in April of 2010. We had an extraordinary and es-

pecially close relationship, and the song travels

through our life together and how we had to let go

of each other many times during our life together

here on earth, and also, how the bond is NEVER

broken, not even in death. Alison Krauss was so

kind in lending her phenomenal voice to this song,

and it just added an angelic quality that only she

can bring.

C.I.S..: When can we expect your album out in

stores?

Terri: In the USA it will be out on iTunes July 26

and in stores September 13.

Terri’s new album, “Roots and Wings”, will be on I-Tunes July 26th and in stores September 13th!


The Western Wanderer in Custer City, Idaho

Bonanza City Custer City

By Cort Flynn

Saddle up your SUV, pack up your possee and load your cameras!

The Western WandererWestern WandererWestern WandererWestern Wanderer is a road trip wrangler scouting out west-

ern towns and adventures of all kinds. Hope you can tie on and

come along!

f you are anywhere near the

state of Idaho, pack up and

get ready for a taste of the real

West. North of Sun Valley on

Highway 75, 13 miles east of

Stanley, Idaho and right along

the Salmon River you will find

Sunbeam Village. (Don’t blink

or you will miss it!) Turn North

there onto the Yankee Fork of

the Salmon River. Destination? The ghost towns of

Bonanza City and Custer City. Bonanza City is 8.5

miles ahead and Custer City is just a mile and a half

beyond that in this beautiful canyon.

Bonanza City was established in 1877. Here you

will find a dozen or so abandoned wooden and log

structures, one has been restored and is apparently

occupied. In its heyday the town included a dentist,

tin shop, newspaper, watchmaker, hotels, post office,

boarding house and of course a number of saloons.

Bonanza also had its share of shoot-outs and you can

visit those participants residing at Boot Hill nearby.

As you continue your drive up the canyon you will

see huge piles of river rock all along the side of the

road. These piles of rocks are evidence of the now

quiet Yankee Fork Gold Dredge. This huge machine is

the reason for the devastation of the river valley. It

was built on-site in 1940 and over the next 12 years,

with a 3 year break for the war, it worked its way up

the valley about 5.5 miles to the the spot it now sits.

You can take a tour of this magnificent machine,

which includes a museum and gift shop. As you tour

this old beast, you can almost hear the roar it must

have made coming from its huge turning gears, the

two enormous diesel engines and the boulders it tore

from the river valley. It is said to have produced mil-

lions of dollars of gold bars delivered to the US gov-

ernment in Denver. Next up is the prize, Custer

City, at about the 10 mile mark. This town was estab-

lished a few years after the Battle of the Little Big-

horn in 1879, and is named in honor of General

George Custer. In its glory days there were over 100

structures standing. The now remaining buildings in

this ghost town have been taken over by the National

Forest Service and Idaho Dept. of Parks and Recrea-

tion and have been or are being restored and fur-

nished with period furniture and other articles of the

time. The old Empire Saloon has been turned into a

gift shop and is open daily along with all the buildings,

from Memorial Day through Labor day. Take special

note of the Phiefer home with

the ingenious roofing of

smashed-flat tin cans. You may

want to plan your trip around

the annual Custer celebration

that occurs each year on the

second Saturday of July. This is

when the town really comes

alive with old west shoot-outs,

dutch oven cooking, melodra-

mas, along with lots of activities for the family. You

can make your base if you are camping, at one of the

many camp grounds in the lower part of Yankee Fork

or at one of the campgrounds along the Salmon River.

We stayed at O’Briens Campground about 3 miles

east of Sunbeam. You can also find nice accomoda-

tions in Stanley. If you have time you may want to

take a river run down the Salmon. You will find

plenty of outfitters in Stanley. If possible when leav-

ing, drive south out of Stanley through the Sawtooth

Mountain range. It is rare to find a more beautiful

range of mountains anywhere in the world.

See you next time on another western discovery…

just over the skyline!

Bonanza City

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Custer City

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I have not always been a Country

Music fan. I was born just as Beatle-

mania hit the US. During High

School, all my friends were listening

to Heavy Medal. Groups like Queen,

ACDC, Led Zepplin and others were

all the rage. However, these groups,

these songs, did little for me. The

problem was that I couldn’t under-

stand what they were singing about,

I’m not sure that singing is the right

word. I was firmly on the side of the

lyrics in the great lyrics versus music debate. Seems

most of my friends liked the music, the beat, and the

noise. I was into the words, the rhymes, the mean-

ings, and what they were singing about. Even though

Heavy Medal and Rock dominated the charts, when I

was in High School, my record collection was made up

Beatle albums, story telling songs from the 60’s and

70’s, and even though it’s still hard to admit Barry

Manilow. When I began dating I discovered live con-

certs. They were pretty cool. Not only did you get to

see the artist perform, it was never difficult to find a

date to go with you to a concert. One of my first dates

was to a Barry Manilow concert. He appeared alone,

with just his piano on a stage that rotated through the

whole show. He sang, he danced, he joked, and he

told stories. It worked. I was sold. It felt like Barry was

performing his songs and speaking to me. I began

collecting Barry Manilow records and still enjoy his

music, all because of one special night when he put on

a concert for me, along with 14 or 15 thousand other

people. .

I was married in the late eighties and my wife was

on the side of music, while I was on the lyrics side. So

there we were, I would listen to the words, and she

would be dancing to the beat. The lyrics lost me.

Nothing was off limit. Sex, drugs, violence, not to men-

tion foul language was running rampant in pop music.

So I stayed locked in the past, while my wife craved

new music. She began listening to the “new wave” of

country music that was crossing over at the time and

reaching out to fans of other genre’s of music. Shania

Twain, Faith Hill, Tim Mcgraw, the Dixie Chicks, and

others appealed to both of us in the music versus lyrics

debate. She would dance about to the upbeat sound,

while I enjoyed the words they used and what they

said. I now call myself a fan of country music. My iPod

is full of country songs as well as my beloved Beatles.

On the first of April of 2011 a friend called and

said that they had two extra tickets to the Terri Clark

concert that night and asked if my wife and I would

like to go. I said sure. At the time all

Terri Clark meant to me was the lady

with the hat that sang Poor, Poor Piti-

ful Me, and Girls Lie To. I knew she

was a Country Star and would recog-

nize her in a video on CMT, but could

probably walk right by her on the

street and not recognize her. How-

ever, I doubt she would recognize me

either. My wife was excited for the

show as she knew who Terri Clark was

and had followed her career.

The concert started off with Eric Dodge and his band.

He had some sort of local connection to the area. It

seemed like there was a lot of family and friends there

to hear him sing. He sang some songs and I was fairly

impressed. He got the crowd going pretty good. He sang

five or six songs and then Keri Noble came out to per-

form with her keyboard. She told us she enjoys perform-

ing that way as that is how she writes her songs, and

how she first gets to know them. I really enjoyed Keri’s

show. Her way of interacting with the with the audience

was superb. Her songs were all original, and she shared a

little about each song. Keri did tell us that Kelly Clarkson

recorded one of her songs called “If no one will listen.”

She was very entertaining and is definitely on my list of

someone to see again.

Finally she stage was cleared as we awaited Terri. All

that remained on the stage was; a comfortable looking

red chair, an end table, with what appeared to be a well

worn, quite famous white hat, along with guitars on

stands. The Cox auditorium was nearly full. An excite-

ment was buzzing through the arena. My group was

about ten rows up and slightly left of center stage. This

turned out to be a blessing as we were just to the left of

that group of folks who are at every concert who stand

and dance through the whole thing, usually right in front

of me. My friends and I were all in our forties, pretty

conservative to say the least. We were the types that

will stand up when we can’t see and would at least clap

along to the songs. I am no dancer. I am lucky to find, or

to clap on the beat. I have learned over the years to

time my clapping a milla-second behind my wife’s and

pray that I don’t to far off the beat.

As Terri walked onto the stage, the first thing I no-

ticed was she was wearing cowboy boots but not a cow-

boy hat. I guess real, is the best way to describe it. She

looked like a real person, and I mean that in the nicest

way. She didn’t look all flashy, diva-esque where the

outfit is a major part of the show. She was a real person.

Even when she started talking to us, she was real.

She told how she enjoys these acoustic concerts

How I Fell In Love With Terri Clark By Tom Kelly

where she is alone with her guitar. She joked about be-

ing in Utah in the past and made some jokes about alco-

hol, and how that was a bigger part of life on tour back

when she was younger. She made some reference to

growing older and having a different outlook on life now.

She mentioned how she had switched record labels in

order to get away from mass producing simple country

hits and how her new freedom lets her express herself

and her values in her music. Then she started strum-

ming on her guitar and told us her first song was about

passionate relationships. All through this opening the

sense of realness stayed with me. Then she started

singing “If you want fire – better be worth the burn.” I

was hooked. I felt just like that 18 year old at the Barry

Manilow concert. Terri Clark came all the way to St.

George, Utah just to sing and talk to me.

She put on a great concert for me, and I loved every

bit of it. There were so many

high lights that I couldn’t list

them all. One of my favorites

was when Terri impersonated

Johnny Cash and sang

“Folsum Prison Blues.” It was

incredibly entertaining when

she sang as Johnny, and she

switched back to being Terri,

she owned that song and

made it hers. There was a

personal connection here, as

my grand father would put on

an old record of “Folsum

Prison Blues” when it was nap

time and I spent the summers

with him. It was my only

memory of country music as a child. I remember Terri

singing a Lorreta Lynn song, and then she put on her

white cowboy hat and sang some of her hits like “I just

want to be mad for a while” and “ Poor, Poor, Pitiful

me”. She sang songs from her new album, “The Long

Way Home.” My personal favorites were “Gypsy Boots”

and the previously mentioned, “If You Want Fire.” In

between every song Terri told stories of where the songs

came from, made jokes about the music, being on the

road, and even other performers. She did a great rou-

tine about the Judd’s and recommended a new song for

Winnona. I sat in amazement at how personal she made

the whole event feel. I know I was not the only one who

felt Terri Clark performed for them that night.

The obvious highlight of the evening was when Terri

shared with us the story of losing her mother to cancer

on Easter Sunday of last year. Her mom was only 60

years old. Again this touched me personally as I lost my

mother when she was a young 60, to cancer as well.

Terri shared an amazing story that night. She described

her mother as her biggest fan, her biggest cheerleader.

She was someone who had enough faith, in a young 18

most amazing, inspirational, year old Canadian, to send

her to Nashville without a Green Card. Terri went on

describing how her mother fought so hard for her life,

and that it was the “thing to witness, ever.” She told

how she tried to not break down in front of her mother

and how one time her mom caught her crying, when she

thought her mom was asleep. Even though her mother

was in intense pain at the end, she was worried about

her child, and shared a special moment with Terri that

turned into the song “Smile.” Now this is an incredible

song, one that I will buy as soon as it is released. It talks

of a mother sending her child off to the first day of

school, and then sending

a child off to Tennessee,

and finally leaving that

child after being sick for

three years. I’m not sure

about the words being

exactly right as I tried to

memorize them that night

and jotted them down

several hours later, but it

went something like this.

“I want you to smile and

know your not alone. Dry

those little eyes, I’ll be

there when you come

home. I’m always in your

heart even when we are

apart. It’s only for a while, It’ll only be a while. So I want

you to Smile.” During the final stanza to the song, I had

to choke back a lump in my throat as I was so moved by

this song. When Terri finished for a split second I wasn’t

sure if it I should applaud or not. I am one of those

proud Utahn’s who belong to the areas predominate

religion. Now we LDS folk, have music in our worship

services on Sunday, however, we don’t clap or applaud.

We sit there reverently and smile at the person who just

worshipped with their voice and talent. That was how I

felt that night during that song. The song touched me

on many levels. It was a story of a girl and her mother

growing up together, it was the story of Terri Clark an

incredibly talented and brave woman for sharing it with

all of us, and it is a story that we will all live through or

have lived through if we are blessed with children. And,

that is how I fell in love with Terri Clark.

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