~Cowgirls Live Forever in San Antonio Texas~
(All photos courtesy of LeAnn Gardner)
Miss Rodeo Texas always get invited to some of the Best Events around and recently I was able to go to an event with my friend and Miss Rodeo Texas Teen, Hannah Tomlinson, when we attended the “COWGIRLS LIVE FOREVER FASHION SHOW” in San Antonio. This amazing organization has raised and given away over $950,000 in scholarships in support of the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo mission to support Agriculture and Education for the Youth of Texas!
Prior to the Fashion Show we took pictures with Billy and Brenda Harris and the Texas Heritage Riders. This group of Horseman (and Women) travel across Texas supporting wonderful causes such as the Wounded Warriors. They also spend a lot of their own time raising money for scholarships for S.A.L.E. as well as participating in Parades. I’ve been honored to attend some of these appearances with them, and ride one of their gorgeous Palomino horses (pictured here). This group has become an extended family for me here in San Antonio and I’m always happy to see them.
Every year, the Cowgirls Live Forever organization recognizes an honoree whose life exemplifies the independence, courage and resilience of the Texas Cowgirl. These characteristics help to preserve our western heritage, shape Texas agriculture and the youth of Texas. This year Karen Hixon was recognized as the 2014 honoree.
The fabulous LeAnn Gardner also photographed Hannah and I with the awesome Texas artist Gabe Garcia and one of the Fashion Show volunteers Garratt Pinkard. Gabe and his guitarist Donny Guyer performed for the group before the Fashion Show and then Gabe showed everyone his Roping skills on stage by actually roping one of the models down the runway. (Only in Texas! Love it!)
The Cowgirls live forever Fashion Show featured fashions for the other models by Julian Gold and they were absolutely gorgeous, but in true cowgirl tradition, Hannah and I wore our hats, boots and bling. What an honor it was to represent our western roots and cowgirl sisters on the stage that day! Raising money for Texas Scholarships, supporting Agriculture and Rodeo… We’ve got the best job ever! Long Live Cowgirls!
Stephanie Revels,
Miss Rodeo Texas, 2013