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February/March 2023

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14 Letter From the Editor 16 Raanch Reads 18 Beauty Barn Winter Hair& Skincare 20 Fashion Forecast Winter Look 22 Cowgirl Boss Planners 24 Stable Life No Bit No Brakes 58 Rodeo Runway Double D Ranch In every Issue On the Cover: Kennadee Riggs MRA Queen 2023 Photo by: Art of Aperture 30 February/March 2023 ON THE COVER Cover Feature 30 Kennadee r iggs Meet MrA Queen2023 In SI de... 28 What’s in Our Bag 38 Accessorize It! 42 Guide To Buying Western Boots 46 Farmer Wants A Wife 54 Valentine Gift Guide Featured FOX Series “Farmer Wants A Wife” Cowgirls In Style Magazine is a product of Country Productions. Cowgirls In Style magazine accepts submission of articles, photos on a individual basis. Cowgirls In Style Magazine assumes no responsibility for material sent in, including articles and photos of unsolicitedd material and from third parties. ©2011-2023 Cowgirls In Style Magazine All Rights Reserved A product of Country Productions 46

Editor-in-Chief,

Ilove this time of year when the days are still short and cold, but hearts are warm as we gear up for Cupid’s holiday, Valentine’s Day. I also love the fact that we are just beginning the New Year and we are all planning our goals whether they are personal, family, health or business. It’s the beginning of a brand new year and so much we can achieve.

We are excited to be featuring the new Miss Rodeo America 2023, Kennadee Riggs who took time out of her busy schedule to give us an introduction of herself after winning the crown this past Deccember in Vegas at the Miss Rodeo America Pageant. She tells us a little bit about her background, her time in Vegas and an up close and personal look at the busy life of a national rodeo queen.

What do you get when you take The Bachelor and add a little bit of Yellowstone ? The new series from FOX, “ Farmer Wants A Wife .” We introduce to you the four bachelors who will be hosting single bachelorette on their homesteads teaching them the western lifestyle. This series is hosted by Country Music Artist, Jennifer Nettles. Watch for it beginning March 8th.

We love the fashions in this issue along with our “Accessories” pages showing off beautiful handbags, boots and wild rags.

Don’t forget about our Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas section. Find something for yourself or your significant other for this romantic holiday.

Thank you so much for your years of support for our magazine. It means the world!

A Cowgirl’s Voice...
Susie susan gentry editor-in-chief
From The Editor...

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The Ride of heR Life:

The True Story of a Woman, her horse, and Their LastChance Journey Across America

The triumphant true story of a woman who rode her horse across America in the 1950s, fulfilling her dying wish to see the Pacific Ocean, from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Perfect Horse and The Eighty-Dollar Champion.

In 1954, sixty-three-year-old Maine farmer Annie Wilkins embarked on an impossible journey. She had no money and no family, she had just lost her farm, and her doctor had given her only two years to live. But Annie wanted to see the Pacific Ocean before she died. She ignored her doctor’s advice to move into the county charity home. Instead, she bought a cast-off brown gelding named Tarzan, donned men’s dungarees, and headed south in mid-November, hoping to beat the snow. Annie had little idea what to expect beyond her rural crossroads; she didn’t even have a map. But she did have her ex-racehorse, her faithful mutt, and her own unfailing belief that Americans would treat a stranger with kindness.

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deAR CoWgiRL:

100 Poems of hope

Dear Cowgirl began as a letter to a young woman struggling with the real-life effects of abuse. Today, it has grown into a social movement, a bestselling book, an online community and blog, and the common thread of hope binding together those who refuse to give up.

This highly anticipated second book contains 100 poems of deeply personal reflections observing the human spirit under fire and comes four years after Adrian’s first book Dear Cowgirl: Letters to Women was published. As both an author and a survivor, Adrian uniquely examines the challenges that confront so many people throughout their lifetime. She continues to share the precious hope she has found; as only a cowgirl can.

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Joey:

how a Blind Rescue horse helped others Learn to See Paperback

The heartwarming true story of a blind horse named Joey. At the height of his show career, this beautiful Appaloosa’s majestic stature, strength, and willingness to work made him the perfect partner. But when an injury cost Joey his show career, he moved from one owner to the next, ultimately experiencing severe abuse and neglect. A rescue group found Joey nearly dead from starvation—and blind.

Then he came to Hope Reins—a ranch dedicated to helping hurting kids who had been abused, emotionally wounded, or unwanted. By teaching these children to care for rescued animals, the Hope Reins staff were convinced they could reach kids with love and hope and show them that we are never forgotten by God.

But could the financially struggling ranch afford to take care of a blind horse that no one else wanted? Could Joey somehow learn to trust people even though the world had hurt him so badly? And what would happen—to Joey, the kids, and Hope Reins—if they failed?

A true story of friendship destined to become a classic, Joey will touch your heart and reveal the power of finding light in the darkness.

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LoNeSoMe doVe:

The Pulitzer Prize–winning American classic of the American West that follows two aging Texas Rangers embarking on one last adventure. An epic of the frontier, Lonesome Dove is the grandest novel ever written about the last defiant wilderness of America.

Journey to the dusty little Texas town of Lonesome Dove and meet an unforgettable assortment of heroes and outlaws, whores and ladies, Indians and settlers. Richly authentic, beautifully written, always dramatic, Lonesome Dove is a book to make us laugh, weep, dream, and remember.

The story revolves around the relationships between several retired Texas Rangers and their adventures driving a cattle herd from Texas to Montana. Set in the closing years of the Old West, the novel explores themes of old age, death, unrequited love, and friendship.

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During the winter months, avoid harsh cleansers on the face. as a rule of thumb, any cleanser that leaves you ‘squeaky clean,’ is stripping the skin of natural moisture. use gentle, hydrating, fragrance-free cleansers for daily cleansing and to remove makeup.

a few tips for healthy hair in the winter is to never leave the house with wet hair, avoid heat styling, use oil conditioners and get regular trims

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Are you a day planner type person, but found that the planners available don’t cater to all of your needs? That’s what I have found, so I have created both the pdf printable plan ner and the printed planners that focus on the business owner and cowgirl!

Finally a planner that you can add special sections to that specialize in your type of business or lifestyle!

They are easy to use! Order the pre-printed planner pages or the pdf format. Just print off, punch holes in your paper to include in your favorite notebook or planner style.

For example, are you a boutique owner and would like a special section in your planner to help with your business? How about working on a ranch? We have a kit for that as well as horsemanship and competition, fitness, a section to help with your social media posts and even a blog kit.

We’ve got you covered and if there is something you need that we don’t have, email us your ideas and we will create it!

We want to make your life a bit easer!

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No Bit No Brakes

THERE IS SUCH A MISUNDERSTANDING THAT BITS WI ll KEEP US SAFE, BUT JUST l IKE A BIT OR A HE

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MET, IT IS NOT THE CASE . WHAT MAKES THE DIFFERENCE IS HOW YOU ARE RIDING YOUR HORSE

AND HOW THE HORSE HAS BEEN TRAINED.

It took me by surprise recently, when a student I was talking with told me that, on a recent trail ride, a fellow rider had trotted past her uttering these words. “No bit, no brakes!” It surprised me for two reasons...one being that someone she didn’t know would say something like this to her, simply because she was riding in a rope hackamore, but mostly because of what was actually said in itself. Having spent the last 18 years travelling the world teaching horsemanship to people from all disciplines and all walks of life, it struck me as just how ineffective I was being! At how many people still don’t truly understand horses and what makes them tick, and how many people still believe this fallacy and a whole bunch of others.

Normally I’m a pretty easy going person who doesn’t like to rock the boat too much or offer opinions on what other people think and believe when it comes to horses, unless I’m asked. I do try hard to help and to educate them, but I am also mindful of their feelings

and prior experiences. I try to guide them to becoming good horsemen rather than just dealing out home truths, as I realise that the process of change is just that....a process that takes the time it takes in order for people to make changes. But this comment from an unknown person came just at the right time for me. It came on top of two other incidents and was simply the tipping point that pushed me into stepping up onto my soap box and speaking up.

You see, I’m someone who cares very deeply about people...all people and all other living creatures as well. I take my role as a teacher and educator very seriously. I know that over all the years and miles I’ve invested into my students, I have helped many, many people and horses and even saved a few lives, so it breaks my heart when I find out that I have missed someone, or let them down. Too many times over all these years, I’ve got a phone call or an email or had a conversation

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with someone that began, “Do you remember......?” and I know exactly what is coming next. Either the person or the horse mentioned has been terribly injured or even killed. I also know without a doubt that in the huge majority of cases, this could have been prevented. That with a bit of skill and true horsemanship knowledge, the accident would never have happened and the person or horse would be alive today. This has been my life quest for the last 18 years and will be for the rest of my life. To teach people the truth about horsemanship, to truly understand their horses and what they need, to become safe and skilful and reaching all their dreams and goals whatever they be.

In the week prior to the conversation with my student, I’d had two other conversations with separate people that both began with “Do you remember...?” I’ve lost count now after all these years, of just how many times I’ve heard these words and each time my heart just sinks as I wait to hear who it was this time. Often it is a friend of a student, or someone a friend or colleague knows, that they’ve been trying to encourage to come along to an event with us, or to get some help with their horse. They’ve seen the imminent danger and have tried to persuade the person to come along and meet us or get started on our program, but to no avail. Either they wouldn’t listen or just acted too late.

In these recent incidents, one lady was a friend of a friend and the other was a young girl doing a ‘Horse Husbandry’ course of some description with a leading education programme here in Australia. Both times the girls were on Thoroughbreds fresh off the track and in both cases the horses wore bridles. They were both experienced riders who nevertheless found themselves on out of control horses, that no bit on earth was going to stop and both of them paid for their lack of horsemanship knowledge with their lives. It upsets me greatly to write this. As a mother, I feel very deeply about these girls I never met. One was a mom whose children now have to live without her, the other was an 18 year old girl, whose Mother is now living with the heartache that only those who have lost a child can possibly know. I know, you’ll think that riding an ex-racehorse makes the chances of riding a runaway much higher but let’s face it. In Australia we do it all the time. A huge proportion of horses that students bring to lessons with us are exactly that. Horses off the track that someone (usually inexperienced) has picked

up cheap. And it’s not the fact that it’s a racehorse as such that is the problem....I’m sure we’ve all seen someone riding a runaway of some description. Horses of all breeds can get a fright and become an out-of-control missile, even little ponies. And I’m equally sure we’ve all seen that self same person pulling on two reins for all they’re worth, trying to no avail to get the horse to stop. Let’s face it, in most cases, the horse only stops when it’s good and ready. If it is scared enough it’ll just keep running until something else stops it, or its flight response runs out. Having a bit in its mouth makes absolutely no difference whatsoever.

I’ve done thousands of presentations and demonstrations over the years to audiences all over the world. I’ve written over a hundred articles as well, all trying to encourage people to seek true horsemanship knowledge. To invest in their own skills and become a horseman, not just a rider. We’ve got to stop thinking that all we need to do for success with horses, is to learn to ride and learn the rules of our sport. We’ve got to become horsemen, to learn to truly understand our horses and to communicate with them.

The simple truth is that a bit does not make us safe. Not even close and this kind of thinking will only end up with, at the very least an unhappy horse, or in the worse case, another death. There are so many fallacies around horses still today, that we just can’t afford to be guided by anymore. We can get bigger bits, more body armour, more tie downs and control devices, calmer horse feed and so on, but all these do is show the lack of understanding of good horsemanship. A lack of knowledge about what the horse really needs and what motivates it.

As long as we keep thinking that bits and helmets make us safe (and yes I do think wearing a helmet is important, but there is so much more to being safe than putting one on our head), that we need to kick our horses to go and pull on the reins to stop, that horses have ‘vices’ and need to be trained into submission, then we’ll keep on hearing those words “Do you remember...?” It doesn’t work and it’s simply an antiquated way of thinking. It is an old belief system from a former life and the time has come to embrace this ‘new’ way of thinking and truly develop good horsemanship for our sakes and that of our horses. This ‘new’ way of thinking, that has existed since the time of Zenophon

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but that has had a major resurgence in the last 20 years.

There are plenty of great horsemen and women around nowadays proving the merits of good horsemanship (many under the banner of natural horsemanship, but call it what you like) and achieving extraordinary things. And they come from all walks of life. Some are weekend end riders and some are elite equestrians at the top of their sport. But all of them know that developing a horse is not about controlling it, it’s about building a relationship based on trust, understanding and communication. On having a partnership where they take care of each other not one dominating the

other. They know that an emotional or fearful horse needs help to become more confident and then impulsive issues or negative reactions will disappear. And that only through willingness and lightness will true unity and grace exist in performance horses.

So that is my soap box. The time has come to admit that things need to change. To admit that the old way of thinking isn’t helping us to stay safe with our horses let alone make progress. I encourage all of you to seek good horsemanship and make that your goal. For your horses sake, for your sake and for that of your family. I know you’ll be glad you did.

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What’s In Our Bag

American Darling Handbag Sold By Rowdy Western Hippie

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Our New Favorite Handbag!

This handbag wears the American Darling brand and is sold by Rowdie Western Hippie.

This is what is in our bag!

• Cowgirl Boss Mini Planner

• Wallet

• Cell Phone

• lotion

• Reading Glasses

• Mints

• Business Cards

• Pen

• Book

This bag is gorgeous! With a authentic louis Vuitton patch, embossed leather corners with drawstring is all authentic leather. It also is a conceal carry bag.

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K ENNADEE R IGGS Meet Miss rodeo america 2023

Photos: Art of Aperture

Kennadee Riggs was crowned as Miss Rodeo America 2023 on Sunday, December 4th at the South Point Hotel in las Vegas, Nevada. Having grown up under the western skies of Queen Creek, Arizona, Kennadee has carried on the legacy of her cowgirl bloodlines as a member of the Cowgirls Historical Foundation while working for the Arizona Farm Bureau and Cowboy lifestyle Network.

Prior to being selected, the 22-year-old daughter of Don and Shanda Riggs, represented the Grand Canyon State as Miss Rodeo Arizona 2022. She served an 18-month church mission in Brazil, Arizona, and Oklahoma, and is currently a student at Arizona State University pursuing journalism. She enjoys teaching horsemanship lessons, as well as volunteering as an instructor teaching English and Portuguese to Brazilians in weekly classes. Her passion of “Kicking Up Kindness” is reflected in The Kindness Journal Podcast and she encourages everyone to perform acts of kindness in their everyday lives. During her reign as the official representative of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, Kennadee will travel approximately 40,000 miles and appear at nearly 150 rodeo performances, as well as making appearances at schools, civic groups, and other special events in order to educate the public and create awareness about the sport of rodeo, its sponsors, and its opportunities. During her appearances she will represent and promote rodeo, agriculture, and the western way of life to more than 2 million people. Kennadee will also serve as a spokesperson at a variety of promotional events and model in commercial advertisements for western clothiers, publications, sponsors, and other service providers to the western industry. (www.missrodeoamerica.com)

We had the opportunity to catch up with the newly crowned queen and she graciously took some time out of her busy schedule to talk to us...

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CIS Q’s & A’s

Cowgirls In Style Magazine: Where are you from?

Kennadee Riggs: I grew up in Queen Creek, Arizona and still live there as a sixth generation Arizonan!

CIS: Tell us about your growing up. Did you start with horses at a young age?

K.R.: I was lucky enough to be born into a family already struck by the horse bug long ago. I come from a lineage of rodeo cowboys, ranchers, horse breeders and ro deo queens. Both sides of my family have rich heritage in the western lifestyle and it has always, always, always been a natural passion of mine!

I started horse back from the very get go and loved competing in different disciplines growing up while performing at profes sional rodeos on a drill team with the women in my family.

CIS: When did you start your journey in rodeo royalty?

K.R.: My rodeo royalty journey really started before I was even born. It all comes from family legacy! My great grandmother was a rodeo queen in 1950 and my mother and her sisters followed in her footsteps, even obtaining state-wide and national titles. It is such a sweet feeling to be riding on their tailcoats doing the same.

CIS: What are some of your hobbies when you get

some down time?

K.R: I have grown up with a love for nature’s sports like wake surfing and snow skiing! I love to be horseback but have also always enjoyed art and calligraphy, which have turned into a small business for me throughout the years. Music will forever be a large part of my life as well, but my favorite hobby of all will always be spending time with my family.

What was your favorite part of your week in Vegas competing for Miss Rodeo America?

K.R.: The Miss Rodeo America pageant is such a fun, unique, self-developing experience! It is almost impossible to choose a favorite part. However, on a serious note, one of the most special parts about my week in Las Vegas was seeing my perspective become clearer than ever of my purpose as a rodeo queen. As I reflected on my family heritage and all that it took to bring me to that point, I was filled with even more passion for the western lifestyle. Beyond that however, I got to share some very unforgettable conversations with my dear friends who I competed with. Many of these moments made Heaven feel near and brought us peace regarding whatever outcome might fall into place.

In a fun sense, the fashion show was one of my favorite parts of my week in Las Vegas because I am a big lover of dancing! It is a perfect window of time to let personalities show, showcase talented sponsors, and sincerely have fun!

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CIS: What were some challenges, if any?

K.R.: No matter how good of friends one might become with her fellow contestants, the Miss Rodeo America Pageant is very competitive, and oftentimes tight! What once was a challenge however became a great blessing to me, and that was turning the spirit of competition into compassion. It took a conscious effort, but as I tried my hardest and prayed for help, I felt so much love for everyone around me that it seemed like my heart didn’t have any room left for competitive feelings that might otherwise take over my mind! This even helped calm my nerves and made for a truly enjoyable experience with the girls around me.

CIS: What is your fashion sense? Do you have favorite brands, are you a jeans/boots type of girl or more dress up?

K.R.: When it comes to fashion, I love mixing western twists with modern trends. I am also a sucker for anything vintage! Some of my favorite clothes have been leather Wrangler straight legs that my mom wore in college, and my dad’s crew necks from the 90’s. I have liked collecting Nike sneakers and pairing them with

old Wranglers, but I can never pass up a chance to get dolled up. You cannot go wrong wearing a good pair of Justin boots with a sundress or some heeled booties with high waisted Wrangler wide legs!

CIS: What advice would you tell a girl who is looking to get involved in Rodeo pageantry?

K.R.: It can be such a gratifying experience to pursue a rodeo royalty title. In the end however, it won’t amount to much unless you become swallowed up in a good cause to direct it towards. Self-centered motives will lead to small, fleeting rewards. Selfless motives however, lead to miracles and real happiness! You will find that as you deepen your purpose in anything you do, life becomes more joyful... and then in the end, people outside of this industry might see in you a light and joy that they will want for themselves, leading them to come and see what this is all about.

You can find more about Kennadee on most Miss Rodeo America social media platforms and on the Miss Rodeo America website at: missrodeoamerica.com

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T HE G UIDE TO BUYING

W ESTERN BOOTS

7 Things To Know Before Buying

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ot that long ago it seemed like Western boots, a.k.a.

“cowboy boots,” were the stuff of ranch hands and classic movies, but now everyone wants to get their hands on a pair (or two) of these fashionable boots. This is a simple guide for anyone looking to buy their first pair of real Western boots.

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. Terminology: Don’t call them cowboy boots; they are Western Boots. This rule may seem like pure semantics, but what could be worse than shelling out hard earned cash on a pair of fine boots only to instantly lose your rodeo credibility by calling them by the wrong name? longtime western boot aficionado Eddie Evans lamented to us recently how, “It gets me every time. These gosh darn city-slickers come around here talking about their new cowboy boots like they know something.”

2. Sizing: We all know that there’s nothing worse than buying a pair of shoes that just isn’t comfortable. The key to selecting the correct size for your boots is to remember that as you break ‘em in they will get a little bigger. So, as a general rule you want to buy your boots a little snug. When you try on a pair of boots you want to make sure that the ball of your foot rests at the widest part of the boot. If it lies ahead of this point, try a size larger.

Materials: Nowadays you can get a pair of boots in any material you can think of-from traditional leathers to exotic materials such as lizard or ostrich. What you want to consider when selecting a material is price and what you feel comfortable in. While you could easily shell out $600 for a new pair of stingray boots, you have to ask yourself “are these boots right for me?”

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4. Breaking in Your Boots: Any boot enthusiast will tell you that the absolute best way to break in a new pair of boots is to simply walk around in them. We’ve heard many horror stories of expensive new boots being damaged or even destroyed by quick fix efforts to break in a stubborn boot. Our advice is to take your time with a new pair and wait for the breaking in process to run its course. 5

. Styling: Western boots come in a variety of different colors and styles. While they were originally plain black or brown, the most prominent decorative aspect, in fact, the hallmark of western boots is their style of stitching. The simpler styles often feature singlelayered jagged leaf-like patterns running up the front and sides of the boot in a thread that is a similar color to the leather of the boots. More complex patterns can include backdrops to designs in a contrasting color, or even cut outs of different shapes, set in with more decorative stitching. Common themes in the design of western boots include lone stars, signature of the Texas cowboy, silhouettes of riders on horses, swallows and other birds, and Native American symbols.

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almost anywhere shoes are sold. Increased popularity and demand for these boots has also changed some key features of the boot, especially in women’s styles. One common trend is a stiletto heel, or suede boots as opposed to leather. Rhinestones and other glittery accessories have also made their way onto the once-rugged western boot, focusing more on the image than the function.

Western Boots in Fashion: Recently, western boots have come back into fashion. These boots can now be found

Cost: Pricing for western boots ranges quite a bit. Today’s shopper can sometimes find these boots at the local thrift store for as low as $20. This is of course, if they don’t mind the smell. New western boots tend to run a bit more expensive. Prices range with $50 as a minimum and can (for standard western boots) go as high as thousands. The kind of leather also has a lot to do with the price. The more exotic materials, like elephant, will run a higher price. 7

There you have it folks, now you can feel free to strut out into the wide world of western boots with your wits about you.

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FOX P RESENTS N EW S ERIES ‘FARMER WANTS A W IFE

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farMer WaNts a Wife: L-r: Hunter, ryan, Landon and allen Cr: Michael Becker / fox. ©2023 fox Media LLC.

TAKE A BIT OF ‘T HE B ACHE lOR’ AND ADD A SMA ll DOSE OF ‘Y E llOWSTONE’ AND YOU GET THE l ATEST FOX SERIES, ‘FARMER WANTS A W IFE’

SUPERSTAR ENTERTAINER AND GRAMMY AWARD WINNER

Jennifer Nettles hosts

FOX latest series begin-

ning March 8th, ‘Farmer Wants a Wife’. The new series connects four western style cowboys to unattached women who aren’t having any luck finding a mate in the big city. They’ll learn what it’s like to live and work on a real farm while hoping to find a love connection with one of the hunky homestead owners. The original ‘Farmer Wants a Wife’ premiered in the UK in 2001 and the format has since been replicated in 32 countries. According to Fox, the show has resulted in 180 marriages and 410 children, so sounds like this show could have success.

let’s take a minute to meet the farmers who very much want a wife.

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farMer WaNts a Wife: Host Jennifer Nettles. farMer WaNts a Wife premieres Wednesday, March 8 (9:00-
10:00
PM et/Pt) on fox. © 2022 fox Media LLC. Cr: John shearer/fox

Hunter, 31

Hometown: Watkinsville, GA

Occupation: Cattle and Horse

Rancher

Education: Northeastern Oklahoma and Athens Technical College

interests: “Hunter enjoys team roping, free dive spearfishing and singing in his band Hunter Grayson & The Hat Creek Band.” An aspiring musician on a reality TV dating show? We’ll see where that goes...

Ryan, 32

Hometown: Shelby, NC

Occupation: Horse Trainer and Breeder

Type of Farm: 44-acre ranch

Education: University of North Carolina at Charlotte

interests: "Ryan enjoys training and competing horses. He also loves to build and design houses." Maybe this could turn into a ‘Yellowstone’ Home Makeover.

CREDIT: MICHAEl BECKER / FOX
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CREDIT: MICHAEl BECKER / FOX

landon, 35

Hometown: Alva, OK

Occupation: Cattle Rancher and Farmer

TypE OF FaRm: 300-acre Cattle Ranch, 300-acre farmland and a 40-acre farmhouse property

Education: Oklahoma State University

interests: “landon enjoys bow hunting and training retrievers. He also loves to cook.” Fingers crossed he takes the ladies on a bow-hunting group date.

allen, 32

Hometown: Williamsport, TN

Occupation: Cattle Rancher

Type of Farm: 200-acre ranch

Education: University of Tennessee at Martin

interests: “Allen is an avid hunter and fisher. He also enjoys riding horses and driving ATVs.” And collecting massive belt buckles, apparently.

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Farmer Wants a Wife is produced by Eureka Productions. Paul Franklin (Holey Moley, Name That Tune), Chris Culvenor (The Mole, The Real Dirty Dancing, Dating Around), Eden Gaha (MasterChef, The Real love Boat) and David Tibballs (The Mole, Finding Magic Mike) serve as executive producers, with David Emery as executive producer in post. lauren Taylor Harding serves as an executive producer and the showrunner of the series.

more information: Premiering Wednesday, March 8 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX

farMer WaNts a Wife: L-r: Hunter, ryan, Landon and allen Cr: Michael Becker / fox. ©2023 fox Media LLC.
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VEST, OlD BIllY

In the letters we found of little Mary’s, she told tales of her horse, Old Billy, so we knew we had to pay homage to him in this collection dedicated to her. This lovely hooded vest pairs a portrait of Old Billy with some understated florals and soft blue and green hues, embellished with textured quilt stitching and finished with contrasting trim on a front placket that both zips and snaps. Throw it on over a long-sleeved tee or classic denim workshirt and you’ve given your whole look a chic western spin.

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CAPE, CASHMERE, KNIT

You ladies *lost it* over the fur-trimmed cashmere cape we debuted last year – to the point we’re re-releasing it this year! – but we decided this year, we’d also design a more ‘everyday’ alternative. This beauty has all the dramatic drapability you want from a cape, the luxe texture of quality cashmere, and fur trim kept just to the collar for a slightly more understated appeal.

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JACKET, “BOB” WIRE

A perfect alternative to leather, you’re going to love this lightweight cotton jacket for those fall evenings and autumn winds. It’s a warm khaki hue adorned with a duo-chromatic image of the ranching way of life –livestock inside a “bob wire” fence –embellished with embroidery, classic metallic studding, and finished with fringe. It’s awesome and so easy to wear and pair!.

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