**How ‘Bout Them Cowgirls: A Horse’s Tale from the Saddle**
*By Win or Lose, Resident Horse at Horseshoe Quarter Circle Ranch*
Howdy, folks! It’s me, Win or Lose, your four-legged storyteller here at Connolly Saddlery’s Horseshoe Quarter Circle Ranch. I’ve been grazing these pastures long enough to see a thing or two, and let me tell you, there’s something special about the cowgirls who ride us horses. That George Strait tune, *How ‘Bout Them Cowgirls*, gets it just right—those gals are somethin’ else! So, grab a hay bale, and let me spin you a tale from my perspective, complete with the Connolly Saddlery gear that helps us horses and our riders shine.
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Out here on the ranch, I’ve seen cowgirls who are as tough as the Montana winds and as kind as a summer breeze. Like the song says, “Sure are some proud girls, and you can’t tell them nothin’.” I reckon that’s true of my rider, Jessie. She’s one of those gals who’s ridin’ colts in Steamboat Springs one day and bailin’ hay outside Abilene the next. Jessie’s got that stubborn will Strait sings about, but when she climbs into the saddle, it’s like we’re one. And let me tell you, the Connolly Saddlery tack she uses makes all the difference.
Take the Connolly Split Reins she holds when we’re out working the herd. Those reins are crafted with the kind of care that’d make any horse proud to wear ‘em. They’re soft yet sturdy, giving Jessie just the right touch to guide me through a tight turn or a quick stop. When she gives a gentle tug, it’s like she’s whispering, “Hey, Win or Lose, let’s dance.” The reins let her talk to me without yelling, if you know what I mean. Whether we’re cutting cattle or just trottin’ through the Northern Plains under that big, blue sky, those reins keep us in sync.
Then there’s the Connolly Spurs Jessie wears. Now, don’t get the wrong idea—spurs ain’t about being bossy. They’re more like a polite nudge, a little signal that says, “Pick up the pace, partner.” Connolly’s spurs are designed with smooth rowels that don’t jab or poke, just communicate. When Jessie’s got those spurs on, I can feel her confidence, like she’s saying, “We got this, Win or Lose.” It’s that kind of trust that makes me want to give her my all, whether we’re chasing a stray calf or just enjoying the wide-open spaces George Strait sings about.
Now, I ain’t one to brag, but I’ve been on a journey since I first felt a saddle on my back. Like that blog y’all might’ve read on Connolly’s site, I started out a bit unsure, wondering if I was cut out for this ranch life. But with Jessie’s patience and the right gear, I’ve found my stride. The song’s got a line that hits home: “Boy, she don’t need you and she don’t need me, she can do just fine on her own two feet.” Jessie’s like that—independent as all get-out—but when we’re together, it’s a partnership. She respects my spirit, and I respect her grit.
One day, we were out in the pasture, the kind of place where the song’s “other wide open spaces” come to life. Jessie had her Connolly reins in hand, and those spurs were glinting in the sun. We were moving some cattle, and let me tell you, it wasn’t easy. One ornery steer decided he wasn’t going nowhere. But Jessie, cool as a cucumber, gave me a light cue with those spurs, and I knew exactly what she wanted. With a flick of her wrist on those split reins, we spun around that steer like we were in a dancehall. That’s the magic of Connolly’s tack—it’s not just gear; it’s how we talk to each other.
The song also says, “You treat her right and she’ll love you like no one else.” Now, I ain’t saying Jessie loves me like that (though I get plenty of treats), but I know she trusts me. And I trust her, too, because she uses equipment that respects me as much as she does. Connolly Saddlery’s been outfitting riders and horses for generations, and their stuff—like those reins and spurs—shows they understand what makes a cowgirl and her horse click.
So, here’s to the cowgirls, the ones George Strait sings about, the ones who ride with heart and soul. And here’s to the gear that keeps us horses in step with ‘em. Next time you’re out at Connolly Saddlery, grab yourself some Reins and a pair of Spurs from their shop. They’re not just tools; they’re the language of the ranch, spoken between a cowgirl and her horse. As for me, I’ll be out here in the pasture, waiting for Jessie to saddle up and sing, “How ‘bout them cowgirls?”—because, boys, ain’t they somethin’?
*Yours in the saddle,*
*Win or Lose*
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