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Western Cowgirl Birthday Cake

Western Cowgirl Birthday Cake | Western Lifestyle | Scoop.it
I have been cake decorating for about a year now. I made this western-themed cake for a friend's daughter's 18th birthday. I hand-made the boots from modeling chocolate over Rice Crispies Treats. The conchos around the top tier were made from m...
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I'm in love with this cake. Perfect for my sister, Patti - - her birthday is today.

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Hand-Woven Saddleblankets from The Brown Cow Saddle Blanket Company

Hand-Woven Saddleblankets from The Brown Cow Saddle Blanket Company | Western Lifestyle | Scoop.it
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The Top Dude Ranch Resort in Arizona

The Top Dude Ranch Resort in Arizona | Western Lifestyle | Scoop.it
The only riding lesson I've ever had in my life was a one-day course on Wimbledon Common in London, about thirty years ago.
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My mother introduced me to dude ranches eons ago... so it's all her fault I love horses and cowboys!

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Bling is the thing for cowgirls as Longview’s Western Week nears

Bling is the thing for cowgirls as Longview’s Western Week nears | Western Lifestyle | Scoop.it
If you’re planning to get decked out for Dalton Days, Western Week and next week’s PRCA Rodeo, keep in mind a five-letter word: Bling.
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Love the boot bracelet bling!

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National Geographic Greatest Photographs of the American West

National Geographic Greatest Photographs of the American West | Western Lifestyle | Scoop.it
A 10-city exhibition and the companion book capture 125 years of majesty, spirit, and adventure.
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A must-have book...

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The 'Cowgirl Grit' of Pat North Ommert

The 'Cowgirl Grit' of Pat North Ommert | Western Lifestyle | Scoop.it

Cowgirl grit.

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Wish I had traveled this road!!

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Hole-In-The-Wall - The Legend of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid

Hole-In-The-Wall - The Legend of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid | Western Lifestyle | Scoop.it
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The April Issue | Western Horse Review

The April Issue | Western Horse Review | Western Lifestyle | Scoop.it

Photo cover credit: Natalie Jackman - http://photog.have-dog.com

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Looks like another great issue of Western Horse Review.

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John Quintana: From cowboy to cattleman | ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

John Quintana: From cowboy to cattleman | ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) | Western Lifestyle | Scoop.it
Rural reporter Peter Lewis looks back on the life of rodeo champion and cattle producer John Quintana, who was killed in a plane crash in Queensland in March.
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Looking for cowboys in Prescott, Ariz.

Looking for cowboys in Prescott, Ariz. | Western Lifestyle | Scoop.it
Cowboys are my weakness. That's not just the title of my favorite Pam Houston book, but the truth about my undying fascination with those icons of the Wild West.
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I haven't been to Prescott but it might be a good idea!!

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Vintage Cowboy Cowgirl Woodcut Wall Plaque Hanger

Vintage Cowboy Cowgirl Woodcut Wall Plaque Hanger | Western Lifestyle | Scoop.it
What a darling little woodcut plaque that had three little coathooks on it. I could see someone replacing the missing hook and hanging tiny
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Would love to find this in my Easter basket.

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Boutique Cowgirl Tutu Dress - Perfect for Easter!

Boutique Cowgirl Tutu Dress - Perfect for Easter! | Western Lifestyle | Scoop.it
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The Ranch at Rock Creek, Montana

The Ranch at Rock Creek, Montana | Western Lifestyle | Scoop.it
Checking In: The Ranch at Rock Creek, Montana
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All Gussied Up - Linda Mutti, Artist

All Gussied Up - Linda Mutti, Artist | Western Lifestyle | Scoop.it
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What talent.... visit her site to see more: Linda Mutti's website.

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Western Dressage

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Western dressage in Spain.

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2013 Super Stakes - Classic Open

Sly Playgirl and Jaime Snider set the bar with 225 points midway through the first set, but Stylish Martini and Roger Wagner trumped their mark with 225.5 po...
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What a ride!

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Q & A - Bridling Issues | Western Horse Review

Q & A - Bridling Issues | Western Horse Review | Western Lifestyle | Scoop.it
My horse puts his head way up in the air when I bridle him. How can I make him stop?
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Masbate's cowboy festival: Pinoy and wildly western at the same time

Masbate's cowboy festival: Pinoy and wildly western at the same time | Western Lifestyle | Scoop.it
For the people of Masbate, the Philippines' version of cattle country with a cattle population numbering over 54,000 and, between 20 to 30 ranches, it’s not unusual for locals to grow up learning to ride horses and herd cattle.
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This Ain't No Bull: Nary a Cowboy Can Ride 'Em These Days

This Ain't No Bull: Nary a Cowboy Can Ride 'Em These Days | Western Lifestyle | Scoop.it
Newfangled, ornery breeds are bucking pro riders at a bodacious rate.
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Watch out for Bushwacker! There's a reason no one has stayed on him for 8 seconds since 2009!

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How to Buy Cowboy Boots

How to Buy Cowboy Boots | Western Lifestyle | Scoop.it
Ever since I touched down in this great state, I’ve been scoping the wide Texas horizon and every boot store and western-wear depot to replace that which was taken away from me so long ago.
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This article makes me want to sell cowboy boots again....

Belle Monde's comment, April 8, 1:53 PM
I love those boots
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Mexican cowboys practice 'vaquero' ways in LA (Photos, Map)

Mexican cowboys practice 'vaquero' ways in LA (Photos, Map) | Western Lifestyle | Scoop.it
When you think of horses in Southern California, you might picture cowboys or the fancy west side equestrian set. But here in LA, there’s an entirely different horse world.
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2013 Photo Contest: Action - Cowboys & Indians - March 2013

2013 Photo Contest: Action - Cowboys & Indians - March 2013 | Western Lifestyle | Scoop.it
Diana Volk captures an exciting moment at an Indian relay.
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Diana Volk's photography is superb, colorful, memorable and award-winning! 

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Easter Boots!

Easter Boots! | Western Lifestyle | Scoop.it
I'm drooling over cowboy boots. And I live near Chicago. Go figure.
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Any or all of these cowboy boots would look perfect for an Easter gathering!

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Vintage Flocked Cowboy Bunny Easter Greeting Card - 1951

Vintage Flocked Cowboy Bunny Easter Greeting Card - 1951 | Western Lifestyle | Scoop.it
Vintage flocked cowboy bunny rabbit Easter greeting card to Daddy Dear. Copyright 1951 by Rust Craft. Bunnys vest and chaps are flocked in
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"In Control" - Rodeo Art by Karen Kelly

"In Control" - Rodeo Art by Karen Kelly | Western Lifestyle | Scoop.it
Karen M Kelly Photography
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