Summer 2017

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SummeR Fashions SWimming Fit

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Summer Recipes Recipes for those camp nights

2017 Miss Rodeo Louisiana McKenna Greene

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14 Letter From the Editor 16 Beauty Barn Million Dollar Tan 18 Extra Extra Shania Twain Album 20 Cowgirl Fit Summer Swimming Swimming for Cowgirl Fitness Latest Swimsuit Fashions

Summer Fashions

22 Jay Lane Why I Ride 40 Rodeo Runway Summer Fashions

Featured On the Cover: McKenna Greene Photo by: Stephen Grant Grant Photo

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Supplemental Digital Summer issue to our Spring/Summer Print Issue Cover Feature 24 2017 Miss Rodeo Louisiana

Rodeo Runway 40 Summer Fashions from all of your favorite designers

Summer Camping Recipes

Watch for our Digital Fall issue online September 2017!

32 Yummy Recipes for your summer camping trips

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A Cowgirl’s Voice...

Editor-in-Chief, Susan Gentry

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ummer is here and so is the heat! What a great issue to include hot, sizzling, summer fashions!

This is our first supplemental digital issue to our print issue. What better way to showcase the latest in Cowgirl fashion than an additional digital issue!

We have the latest fashions in clothing and jewelry from some of the hottest designers in the business. Brit West, DD Ranchwear, OutbackTrading Co., Bullet Blues Co., Wild Instincts and Olav Jules Designs by Cat Sandstrom.

In this issue, we are also excited to introduce to you our latest columnist, Jay Lane. Jay has been working with horses for 40 years and is a selfdescribed “Horse Whisperer.” He has worked with many horses over the years and helped owners with issues ranging from the basic horse tempermental problems, to more advanced training techniques. We look forward to featuring Jay’s work in our magazine.

As I said earlier, it is summer and it’s getting hot!

Make sure you hydrate and keep your horse cool during these warm months. Also make sure it has adequate shade and cool water. We are in the middle of a heat wave here and I have been us14 | Cowgirls In Style | Summer 2017

ing everything I can think of to keep my horse cool. From hosing her down with a garden hose, to rubbing her down with ice. Also, installing a misting hose to their barns or paddocks is a great idea. This will keep them cool throughout the heat of the day.

Lastly, we have included some yummy recipes for your summer camping trips. By using your campfire coals, you can make up some pretty yummy grub! We’ve even included some campfire desserts!

Here’s to a safe and adventurous summer! Until our fabulous Fashion issues in the fall, keep on riding! I hope to see you on the trail!

Susie

Susan Gentry Editor-In-Chief

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Shania Twain Album Update

Fans have been waiting patiently for the release of Shania Twain’s latest album. Here is the latest update!

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wain’s new album will be titled Now. The Release Date Now is due out on Sept.

29 — though that date has changed a few times. Twain had originally said that she planned on releasing a new single in March, with the full album coming in May (per Rolling Stone); however, per an April press release, the record

was due out in September, with the single comi n g in June.

More recently, during an intermissiontime interview during Game 6 of the 2017 Stanley Cup Final on June 11, Twain told Hockey Night in Canada host Scott Oake that her new album would be out in “late August.”

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Include Swimming in your Daily Workout this Summer

By Robert Gentry

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wimming is not just a way to cool off, but is one of the best exercises one can do.

It is a non joint pounding activity. It all started with me when I did a few laps in a condo pool some 12 years ago. After going back and forth just a few times, I was way tired.

I was one who had jogged for several years, working hard to achieve goal times. So, I was thinking I was in good shape, I didn’t like feeling so tired after so little swimming. I thought, “Wow, this is a challenge”. I hadn’t swam in years, and had no interest in it, but after seeing what a challenge it was, I wanted to improve, so I kept at it. Since then, it has become a regular part of my exercise routine, doing so some four days weekly or so.

Another great benefit to swimming, is it has been great for my back. Occasionally, in my daily activities, I would do something that would “tweek” my lower back and I couldn’t stand up straight. Well, my last back incident was over 10 years ago. That is when I got serious about regular swimming, and I haven’t had one “tweek” since!

There are several ways one can swim, as there are different strokes. The main stroke is freestyle, or the crawl. There are also the breast stroke, back stroke and butterfly. I basically just do the free style, with sometimes alternating it with breast stroke. Remember, you are just competing against yourself, and in trying, you are improving your health and having fun I started out by trying to achieve goals, such at the same time. as how many minutes it will take me to do so many laps. I kept at it, and progressed to other Also, as everyone has different goals, you may times. Even tho I am not a fast swimmer, some want to just leisurely enjoy your pool experitwelve years later, it is still rewarding and chal- ence, or do water aerobics, another great and lenging to set and try to achieve goals. When I non joint jarring workout! accomplish this, I get a great feeling, like I just won a medal! And when I don’t achieve the So, for all around good health and fun! Swimgoal, at least I still win as I get a good all around ming is a great workout! body workout experience.

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Why I Ride...

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e live in a highs p e e d world where data and headlines come thick and fast.

Sometimes this stimulus is external but often we actually choose the responsibilities and activities that create the deadlines and pressure that require us to think quickly.

Reaction has replaced reflection as the order of the day.

It follows as a natural consequence that fast food, twenty-four hour news, super-sonic airplanes and high speed internet connections. I panic when I notice myself racing to the next event in my life before I have taken the time to enjoy the moment I am in.

When I need help to slow down, look around and appreciate world---I often ride my horse.

Human history records that horses have helped humans carry our baggage and navigate our travels. In the modern era of high-tech medical interventions, 22 | Cowgirls In Style | Summer 2017

there is a growing interest in how horses can take us on another, deeper, journey. People may see themselves as the more evolved species but my experience has included moments when my horse transported me on a journey of consciousness. Evidence is mounting that many people have horses that carry them down trails to emotional healing, mental awareness and spiritual peace.

The first such benefit that I have noticed is the escape from the noise. Again, sometimes our lives are full of external sound. Honking horns, alarms and angry voices are external and unwanted noise. Sometimes we choose the break in the quiet. Whatever the cause, even a camping trip in the tops of the mountains often fails to provide an escape. And though I admit that I have enjoyed racing through the forest on an ATV, the slower pace of a horse allows me to see and enjoy, so much more.

As the world gets louder, I become much more likely to ride a horse on trails that whisper to my heart and choose to see so much that is a blur at a higher speed. I desire to hear the clip-clop of my horse’s hooves as the natural background sound to a babbling brook and the chirping of birds instead of the roar of a man-made engine.

In addition to creating an environment of peace, horseback riding also creates a relationship. Perhaps the greatest legacy of horsemanship has been handed down from Native Americans. Native American warriors illustrated the ultimate relationship with their war ponies. They acknowledged them as companions, friends and brothers.

I have tried to mirror this equal status between rider and mount and I have become addicted to the rapport that occurs. I admit to students I am teaching to ride that it is possible to ride a horse by giving instructions and commands. Humans have a legacy of using horses by conquest. We have “broken” horses in an effort to force them to meet our wills and desires. But when a rider and a horse begin working in harmony, both the ride and the relationship are elevated. This type of relationship creates physical and emotional joy. It creates an environment of mutual understanding, respect and love. The opportunity to know this feeling is another reason that I ride.

In our modern world we don’t need horses the way our ancestors needed them and yet thousands of people ride anyway. In a world where it’s easier to use a car to get us from one place to another, there are still reasons why I ride a horse.

Jay Lane facilitates an equine assisted therapy program in Southern Utah called, Whispering Trails. He prefers horses for therapy because of their unique ability to bond with people, and to be able to feel and understand emotions. He has worked with horses for over 40 years.

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Native American warriors illustrated the ultimate relationship with their war ponies. They acknowledged them as companions, friends and brothers.

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McKenna Greene

2017 Miss Rodeo Louisiana By: Susan Gentry

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eet Miss Rodeo Louisiana 2017, McKenna Greene. Growing up in the small country town of Monterey, Louisiana, McKenna tells CIS Magazine a little bit about her hobbies, daily activities, favorite fashions and more.

There is no slowing this Rodeo Queen down! With the busy day to day activities of being a Miss Rodeo Louisiana, McKenna also shares what keeps her motivated and her plans for the future.

Jewelry Olav Jules Designs by Cat Sandstrom Photo by: Stephen Grant Grant Photo

Q’s & A’s with McKenna Greene Cowgirls In Style: Where are you from?

ing horses. However, one that has made a huge impact has to be my very first cutting Mckenna Greene: I am from the small town horse! Just before my very first time to enter of Monterey which is in central east Louisiana. a cutting pen, Derk Harmsen of Winnie, Tx, pointed to a pretty little sorrel mare and told me that’s who I’d be riding that day. She was CIS: Tell us a little bit about where you grew older and had been a cutting horse for years, up, was it in the country? so in the end she taught me just as much as MG: If I were to take you on a drive through Derk did. Within a couple rides, we bought Monterey, you would see thousands of acres of Doc Dutchess and began entering cuttings farming land, two lakes that run on for days, and I fell in love with the sport. Doc Dutchess a good bit of crawfish ponds, but not a single carried me to two region champion titles, traffic light. two state finals, and two, “Top 15 in the State” placings. Now, she’s a ranch horse of a twelve year old girl. She has won a lot of money and a CIS: What type of animals do you own? lot of hearts in her lifetime.

MG: I guess you could consider me a heavy collector of dogs and horses! Between my family and I, we have seven horses, a mini CIS: What type of rodeo events do you do and pony, three mini Australian Shepherds, two when did you start?

Pit Bulls, two Dachshunds and three Yorkies.

MG: I compete in barrel racing, breakaway Growing up with my father, we had many roping, and team roping. My whole fampets but very rarely were they bought from ily rodeoed, so I was born right into it! I was a pet store, we mostly found them in our blessed with some of the best teachers and backyard or pasture. I also fulfill all the crazy helpers as family that spent a lot of hours in stereotypes of Louisiana residents. Yes, I have the arena with me. My dad team roped, my a pet gator named “Lulu.” When the storms mom was an avid goat tyer and team roper as hit south Louisiana, my dad took part in the well. To this day, she can beat me in a goat tyhurricane cleanup and stumbled upon a few ing match. I was fortunate that after my parbaby gators without a momma. So naturally ents divorced, I was blessed with a step-dad he brings one home to his two little girls. She’s that knew all the ins and outs of rodeo as well. now a small town resident and is a great addi- He has hauled my sister and I all over several tion to our family. states throughout the years. Having two dads is pretty beneficial if I say so myself. I won my first saddle at five years old!

CIS: Do you have a favorite horse?

MG: I am fortunate enough to have been able CIS: When did you begin your rodeo royalty to swing a leg over some of the most amazstart?

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MG: I entered my first rodeo queen pageant at the age of 14! After a couple years of watching my sister, Avery make an impact on the spectators of rodeo, I just knew I had to be a part of it.

so everyday is a learning experience with him.

And usually when we’re done working, we will load horses up and rope in the arena that I won my first saddle in!

CIS: What advice would you give a young CIS: What are your hobbies? girl who has the dream of becoming a rodeo MG: If you can’t find me in the arena, I’m queen? most likely hunting, fishing or on the lake! My MG: I recently was given a piece of advice that family owns a hog hunting company called really helped me stay motivated.

“Double G Hog Control.” We use night vision Someone once told me that if you’re gonna be and thermal vision optics and scopes to hunt successful, you need to find “your why.” As in hogs.

“Why do I want to do this,” “Why am I pursuing this.” Everyone’s “why” is different, but CIS: What is your favorite style of clothing or once you find it, keep it in your back pocket favorite brand? and remember why you want to be a rodeo MG: My everyday attire when I’m not “queen- queen. Every morning, think of why, and you ing” consists of some old Wranglers, a t shirt, will have the will to go out and be the best and a ball cap. When I’m home, I try to get rodeo queen you could possibly become. as much riding and hunting done as possible I have had many extraordinarily special mobetween appearances! ments in my reign as Miss Rodeo Louisiana But when it’s time to get dolled up, you can that have stopped me in my tracks and renever go wrong with some beautiful jewelry minded me of why I do this and it’s one of the

by Cat Sandstrom with Olav Jewels which are most amazing feelings to be reassured of your featured in the pictures with this article! If purpose.

I really wanna top off an outfit, I always call on one of my beautiful tooled belts by Triesta Langford!

CIS: What are your goals and plans for the I love taking simple graphic t shirts and addfuture? ing extravagant accessories, like belts, jewelry, MG: I am so excited to see what the future and a Charlie One Horse hat. And you can holds for me! I am currently working on a denever go wrong with a good pair of boots or gree in Agriculture Communications. So I am wedges. thrilled to see where this takes me and what chapters will unfold after my year as Miss RoCIS: What do you like to do when you can deo Louisiana! No matter what is to come, I slow down and take a few days off? look forward to continue promoting the sport MG: Usually, there’s no slowing down for me. of rodeo and my state as well regardless of my Now that summer is here, most of my days occupation. will be spent in hayfields and working for my Uncle Ben while I’m home. But I actually For more information on McKenna, go to enjoy this time with him. He has taught me a www.facebook.com/missrodeoLA lot about what I know, especially in the arena, 28 | Cowgirls In Style | Summer 2017

Jewelry Olav Jules Designs by Cat Sandstrom Photo by: Stephen Grant Grant Photo

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Summer Camp Recipes Some of your favorite recipes to cook this summer on the grill or on your next campout

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e have included some favorite recipes that you can easily make this summer. Try the Grilled Chocolate Banana Boats for a lucious dessert, or the Grilled Smoky Cheddar Potato Foil Pack, or some Breakfast Burritos for a hearty start of your day.

Your camping trips need nutritious meals to keep you going throughout your day. Whether you are planning hikes, a day of fishing or boating, or just lounging out in the outdoors, these recipes will make a great fit!

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Grilled Chocolate Banana Foil Pack www.Tabelspoon.com

Ingredients

1 banana, peeled 2 tablespoons miniature marshmallows 2 tablespoons semi-sweet chocolate chips 2 tablespoons Cinnamon Toast Crunch™ cereal, slightly crushed

Directions:

Preheat grill to medium high heat.

Slice banana lengthwise and slightly open. Place on a rectangle of aluminum foil.

Insert marshmallows and chocolate chips into the sliced banana.

Wrap banana up in foil and cook on the grill for 5-6 minutes or bake at 400°F for 5-6 minutes and broil until marshmallows are lightly toasted.

Unwrap banana and top with cereal. After melt has slightly cooled eat with a spoon.

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Grilled Smoky Cheddar Potatoes Foil Pack www.Tabelspoon.com

Ingredients

4 medium potatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 ounces) 2 tablespoons Betty Crocker™ Bac~OsŽ bacon flavor chips 2 medium green onions, sliced (2 tablespoons)

Directions:

Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Place potatoes on 30x18-inch piece of heavyduty foil. Sprinkle with salt. Dot with butter. Sprinkle with cheese and bacon chips.

Wrap foil securely around potatoes; pierce top of foil once or twice with fork to vent steam. Cover and grill foil packet, seam side up, 4 to 6 inches from medium heat 45 to 60 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Sprinkle with onions.

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Grilled Foil-Pack Cheesy Fries www.Tabelspoon.com

Ingredients

1 bag (14 oz) Cascadian Farm™ organic frozen crinkle-cut French fries 1 tablespoon butter, melted 4nslices American cheese 2 tablespoons sliced green onions (2 medium) 2 tablespoons cooked real bacon bits

Directions:

Heat gas or charcoal. Toss frozen French fries with melted butter. Tear off 2 (12inch) lengths foil to make foil boats. Place half of the fries in a single layer in the center of 1 piece of foil. Loosely fold foil around edges to form a boat, leaving large hole at top to allow steam to escape; repeat with remaining fries and foil. Cook 20 to 30 minutes, stirring once, until fries are crispy and baked through. Top each packet with 2 slices cheese; cook about 2 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

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Camping Breakfast Burritos www.Tabelspoon.com

Ingredients

1 lb bulk breakfast pork sausage 12 eggs 1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles, drained 2ncups shredded cheddar cheese (8 oz) Salt and pepper to taste 8 (12-inch) flour tortillas

Directions:

In 12-inch skillet, cook sausage and eggs. Add green chiles. Continue to cook until eggs are set. Add cheese; stir to distribute evenly. Remove from heat. Wrap tortillas in clean kitchen towel. Microwave on High 30 to 45 seconds to soften. Place 1 tortilla on top of large sheet of foil. Spoon one-eighth of egg mixture onto center of tortilla. Fold in ends; roll into burrito shape. Wrap in foil. Place foil-wrapped burritos in large resealable food-storage plastic bag. Store in refrigerator or insulated cooler with ice until ready to cook.

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Quick Grilled Pizza Quesadillas www.Tabelspoon.com

Ingredients

3 tablespoons pizza sauce 6 Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for burritos (8 inch; from 11-oz package) 3/4 cup shredded cheese Old El Paso™ Hot Thick ‘n Chunky Salsa, if desired

Directions:

Heat gas or charcoal grill for indirect cooking as directed by manufacturer.

Place 3 tortillas separately on ungreased cookie sheet. Spread 1 tablespoon pizza sauce on each tortilla. Sprinkle each with 1/4 cup cheese. Top each with remaining tortilla.

Gently place each quesadilla on unheated side of two-burner grill or over drip pan on charcoal grill. (If using one-burner gas grill, cook over low heat.)

Cover grill; cook about 1 minute on each side or until lightly charred. Remove quesadillas from grill. Cut each into quarters. Serve immediately with salsa.

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