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LINK TO THE LETTER AND THE REASON............
https://www.facebook.com/fallontaylorstore/photos/pcb.925612067519626/925611090853057/?type=3&theater
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Location: In the Hills of Texas | I prefer Callie DuPerier's statement. She has the money to wear whatever she wants and instead protrays the look of a real cowgirl. She wears a hat she has had for years, has worn the same shirt for more then one perf, wears her hair in a braid and has no make up on. She is pure class in and out of the arena and it sure doesn't bother her when she doesn't win. She is her friends biggest cheerleader. She is what I would want my kids to admire. |
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | Nevertooold - 2015-12-12 12:30 PM I prefer Callie DuPerier's statement. She has the money to wear whatever she wants and instead protrays the look of a real cowgirl. She wears a hat she has had for years, has worn the same shirt for more then one perf, wears her hair in a braid and has no make up on. She is pure class in and out of the arena and it sure doesn't bother her when she doesn't win. She is her friends biggest cheerleader. She is what I would want my kids to admire. I like what Callie has to say too, shes a true cowgirl inside and out.. You can see the class in her..Just a classy young lady
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Location: Kansas | Is it just me or am I seeing a load of vanity in Fallon's statements. Am I misreading?
Best dressed from the past......Marlene Eddleman. Absolutely loved her matching shirts and polos.
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Location: MD | Frodo - 2015-12-12 1:10 PM
Is it just me or am I seeing a load of vanity in Fallon's statements. Am I misreading?
Best dressed from the past......Marlene Eddleman. Absolutely loved her matching shirts and polos.
I don't see vanity. I think she sees herself as someone who has a lot of impact, especially on the youth in our sport. Judging by the number of her followers, I'd say that is justified. |
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| Nevertooold - 2015-12-12 12:30 PM
I prefer Callie DuPerier's statement. She has the money to wear whatever she wants and instead protrays the look of a real cowgirl. She wears a hat she has had for years, has worn the same shirt for more then one perf, wears her hair in a braid and has no make up on. She is pure class in and out of the arena and it sure doesn't bother her when she doesn't win. She is her friends biggest cheerleader. She is what I would want my kids to admire.
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| GLP - 2015-12-12 1:22 PM Nevertooold - 2015-12-12 12:30 PMI prefer Callie DuPerier's statement. She has the money to wear whatever she wants and instead protrays the look of a real cowgirl. She wears a hat she has had for years, has worn the same shirt for more then one perf, wears her hair in a braid and has no make up on. She is pure class in and out of the arena and it sure doesn't bother her when she doesn't win. She is her friends biggest cheerleader. She is what I would want my kids to admire.
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Location: In the Hills of Texas | brlracerchick - 2015-12-12 1:33 PM I do have to say I love following her on Snap Chat. I never followed her until the NFR and she does post a lot of inspirational stuff. Her Ranch Dress'n store isn't exactly cheap, though. Ha
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Location: In my own world | This isn't why she wore the mowhawk. A letter was written to her by a gal that has fell off her horse several times and has to wear a helmet now or not ride. The lady wears a helmet like that because she didn't want something boring. She says she had been made fun of but when that happens she just thinks of Fallon and says if she can I can. She thanked Fallon for being brave enough to break tradition s d wear a helmet. Fallon wore the Mohawk in her honor |
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Location: Displaced Iowegian | livinonlove&horses - 2015-12-12 5:02 PM This isn't why she wore the mowhawk. A letter was written to her by a gal that has fell off her horse several times and has to wear a helmet now or not ride. The lady wears a helmet like that because she didn't want something boring. She says she had been made fun of but when that happens she just thinks of Fallon and says if she can I can. She thanked Fallon for being brave enough to break tradition s d wear a helmet. Fallon wore the Mohawk in her honor
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| TyE - 2015-12-12 2:59 PM GLP - 2015-12-12 1:22 PM Nevertooold - 2015-12-12 12:30 PMI prefer Callie DuPerier's statement. She has the money to wear whatever she wants and instead protrays the look of a real cowgirl. She wears a hat she has had for years, has worn the same shirt for more then one perf, wears her hair in a braid and has no make up on. She is pure class in and out of the arena and it sure doesn't bother her when she doesn't win. She is her friends biggest cheerleader. She is what I would want my kids to admire. Callie said she does those things because she is superstitious.... saw it the other night. I don't know her, but she seems sweet. EVeryone is different.
I saw that interview too. It was all about contestant superstitions. She said she even wears the braid on the same side each time. lol I gathered her look was more about her superstitions than her interest in fashion. |
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Location: Riding Crackhead. | Frodo - 2015-12-12 1:10 PM Is it just me or am I seeing a load of vanity in Fallon's statements. Am I misreading?
Best dressed from the past......Marlene Eddleman. Absolutely loved her matching shirts and polos.
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Location: In my own world | NJJ - 2015-12-12 5:15 PM
livinonlove&horses - 2015-12-12 5:02 PM This isn't why she wore the mowhawk. A letter was written to her by a gal that has fell off her horse several times and has to wear a helmet now or not ride. The lady wears a helmet like that because she didn't want something boring. She says she had been made fun of but when that happens she just thinks of Fallon and says if she can I can. She thanked Fallon for being brave enough to break tradition s d wear a helmet. Fallon wore the Mohawk in her honor
^^^^^^^ posted a link to the letter way up above......
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Location: In my own world | sodapop - 2015-12-12 5:29 PM
TyE - 2015-12-12 2:59 PM GLP - 2015-12-12 1:22 PM Nevertooold - 2015-12-12 12:30 PMI prefer Callie DuPerier's statement. She has the money to wear whatever she wants and instead protrays the look of a real cowgirl. She wears a hat she has had for years, has worn the same shirt for more then one perf, wears her hair in a braid and has no make up on. She is pure class in and out of the arena and it sure doesn't bother her when she doesn't win. She is her friends biggest cheerleader. She is what I would want my kids to admire. Callie said she does those things because she is superstitious.... saw it the other night. I don't know her, but she seems sweet. EVeryone is different.
I saw that too. Glad she is staying true to herself and not thinking she has to glitz it up for the NFR. Just like Fallon dresses her way no matter what anybody thinks. They both are positive role models for girls and any barrel racer |
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Location: Bastrop, Texas | I think there ought to be strict restrictions on women's attire at the NFR.
There ought to be a "Code" of some sort that restricts the wearing of certain attire. Women should look "professional".........right?
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Location: MD | Bear - 2015-12-12 8:25 PM
I think there ought to be strict restrictions on women's attire at the NFR.
There ought to be a "Code" of some sort that restricts the wearing of certain attire. Women should look "professional".........right?
There are. Nothing that she wears breaks that dress code. |
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Location: Bastrop, Texas | Nevertooold - 2015-12-12 12:30 PM
I prefer Callie DuPerier's statement. She has the money to wear whatever she wants and instead protrays the look of a real cowgirl. She wears a hat she has had for years, has worn the same shirt for more then one perf, wears her hair in a braid and has no make up on. She is pure class in and out of the arena and it sure doesn't bother her when she doesn't win. She is her friends biggest cheerleader. She is what I would want my kids to admire.
News flash: her professional peers just voted for her award as "Best Dressed" at the NFR for the 3rd consecutive year. Evidently they don't share your sentiments, Kathie. |
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Location: OH. IO | So...back to the original post. Thanks for sharing.the story is Inspirational.Especially this time of the year. EVERYONE DESERVES SECOND CHANCES. Sometimes growing up takes time and I do think shes growing up and away from what once wasnt a fairytale.I do think the way you dress can make you run and focus better or worse.If you love how you look and feel confident I think you absolutly ride better:) Merry Christmas to all! |
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Location: Bastrop, Texas | WrapSnap - 2015-12-12 8:29 PM
Bear - 2015-12-12 8:25 PM
I think there ought to be strict restrictions on women's attire at the NFR.
There ought to be a "Code" of some sort that restricts the wearing of certain attire. Women should look "professional".........right?
There are. Nothing that she wears breaks that dress code.
I was being facetious, Andy. |
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Location: MD | Bear - 2015-12-12 8:38 PM
WrapSnap - 2015-12-12 8:29 PM
Bear - 2015-12-12 8:25 PM
I think there ought to be strict restrictions on women's attire at the NFR.
There ought to be a "Code" of some sort that restricts the wearing of certain attire. Women should look "professional".........right?
There are. Nothing that she wears breaks that dress code.
I was being facetious, Andy.
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Location: Probably On the Road to the Next Barrel Race! | WrapSnap - 2015-12-12 1:16 PM Frodo - 2015-12-12 1:10 PM Is it just me or am I seeing a load of vanity in Fallon's statements. Am I misreading?
Best dressed from the past......Marlene Eddleman. Absolutely loved her matching shirts and polos.
I don't see vanity. I think she sees herself as someone who has a lot of impact, especially on the youth in our sport. Judging by the number of her followers, I'd say that is justified.
she wears the cheapest clothes on the market?? Really?? those costumes she rides in take TONS of money to put together, and her hair extensions ALONE are $300 a pop...every few months. Before she wore helmets, she wore hand painted hats that also cost a fortune to create. Nothing wrong with spending a lot of money to look good, and yes, I saw a post on FB once where she was headed into WalMart to buy something to wear...that doesn't mean she does it very often. Im just saying don't say one thing and do another...that's called being a hypocrite. |
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Location: MD | CrossCreek - 2015-12-12 9:02 PM
WrapSnap - 2015-12-12 1:16 PM Frodo - 2015-12-12 1:10 PM Is it just me or am I seeing a load of vanity in Fallon's statements. Am I misreading?
Best dressed from the past......Marlene Eddleman. Absolutely loved her matching shirts and polos.
I don't see vanity. I think she sees herself as someone who has a lot of impact, especially on the youth in our sport. Judging by the number of her followers, I'd say that is justified.
Pretty sure that she was talking about her Ranch Dress'n line, which when compared to many other fashion lines geared toward barrel racers is actually quite reasonable. |
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Location: 100 miles from Nowhere, AR | BMW - 2015-12-12 9:55 PM When I saw Fallon's helmet I thought of the ancient Romans in their chariots!
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| Bear - 2015-12-12 8:37 PM Nevertooold - 2015-12-12 12:30 PM I prefer Callie DuPerier's statement. She has the money to wear whatever she wants and instead protrays the look of a real cowgirl. She wears a hat she has had for years, has worn the same shirt for more then one perf, wears her hair in a braid and has no make up on. She is pure class in and out of the arena and it sure doesn't bother her when she doesn't win. She is her friends biggest cheerleader. She is what I would want my kids to admire. News flash: her professional peers just voted for her award as "Best Dressed" at the NFR for the 3rd consecutive year. Evidently they don't share your sentiments, Kathie.
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| Had she done it as a way to be fun and give the crowd have a good laugh, absolutely but her analogy as written is a bit off putting (for someone that is less attractive and wakes up with Mohawk hair every morning, actually looks like that all day, I'm glad to wear a helmet to cover it up!). |
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Location: Midwest | NJJ - 2015-12-12 5:15 PM livinonlove&horses - 2015-12-12 5:02 PM This isn't why she wore the mowhawk. A letter was written to her by a gal that has fell off her horse several times and has to wear a helmet now or not ride. The lady wears a helmet like that because she didn't want something boring. She says she had been made fun of but when that happens she just thinks of Fallon and says if she can I can. She thanked Fallon for being brave enough to break tradition s d wear a helmet. Fallon wore the Mohawk in her honor ^^^^^^^ posted a link to the letter way up above......
Yes, the woman Fallon wore it for put a Mohawk on her helmet to give it some flair when she ran her horse. That woman decided to wear a helmet after some serious horse accidents. She was made fun of for wearing a helmet at her local shows. So, Ft wore a Mohawk on her helmet in honor of this woman after receiving a letter from her thanking Fallon for wearing a helmet and inspiring her to do so as well.
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Had she done it as a way to be fun and give the crowd have a good laugh, absolutely but her analogy as written is a bit off putting (for someone that is less attractive and wakes up with Mohawk hair every morning, actually looks like that all day, I'm glad to wear a helmet to cover it up!).
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| barrelracr131 - 2015-12-13 7:40 AM
4Horse - 2015-12-13 7:27 AM
Had she done it as a way to be fun and give the crowd have a good laugh, absolutely but her analogy as written is a bit off putting (for someone that is less attractive and wakes up with Mohawk hair every morning, actually looks like that all day, I'm glad to wear a helmet to cover it up!).
Read the letter in the link
Fallon could have explained that it was to honor someone specifically then and not the way she did. She already honors everyone that wears a helmet by wearing one herself and setting the example.
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| jake16 - 2015-12-12 7:37 PM So...back to the original post. Thanks for sharing.the story is Inspirational.Especially this time of the year. EVERYONE DESERVES SECOND CHANCES. Sometimes growing up takes time and I do think shes growing up and away from what once wasnt a fairytale.I do think the way you dress can make you run and focus better or worse.If you love how you look and feel confident I think you absolutly ride better:) Merry Christmas to all!
I've often wondered if her accident changed her to a better person. I too, had heard about her horse selling deals. I will say about 10 years ago at Reno, she parked next to me. The parking was less than organized, therefore she was really close. She made a point to ask if she should move or was she okay. Which, didn't bother me. She stayed. Now back to the original post, her outfits have brought plenty of attention to our event, both positive and negative, would I wear it, heck no! Not my style, I like to blend!
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| I remember the year when the girls weren't dressing up enough to suit everybody. There are a lot of colorful figures in the sports world and always will be. Why not barrel racing.I loved the variety this year in all aspects of the barrelr acing all the way from a braid to a mohawk. |
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Location: Slipping down the slope of old age. Boo hoo. | Back in the day, those cowgirls were rather flashy.... take a look...
https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=cowgirl+attire+in+the+50s&view=...
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Location: Slipping down the slope of old age. Boo hoo. | More photos of cowgirl fashion in the past....
https://www.pinterest.com/desertsagebrush/cowgirls/
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Location: Slipping down the slope of old age. Boo hoo. | And we should never forget Prairie Rose Henderson..... a very colorful and talented cowgirl:
https://www.pinterest.com/desertsagebrush/cowgirls/
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Location: Midwest | 4Horse - 2015-12-13 8:04 AM barrelracr131 - 2015-12-13 7:40 AM 4Horse - 2015-12-13 7:27 AM Had she done it as a way to be fun and give the crowd have a good laugh, absolutely but her analogy as written is a bit off putting (for someone that is less attractive and wakes up with Mohawk hair every morning, actually looks like that all day, I'm glad to wear a helmet to cover it up!). Read the letter in the link Fallon could have explained that it was to honor someone specifically then and not the way she did. She already honors everyone that wears a helmet by wearing one herself and setting the example.
F did. She posted the 4 page letter in the link. That's just not in the comment picture here. That comment refers back to the letter, but that isn't too clear by just looking at the comment picture on here. |
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| barrelracr131 - 2015-12-13 9:55 AM 4Horse - 2015-12-13 8:04 AM barrelracr131 - 2015-12-13 7:40 AM 4Horse - 2015-12-13 7:27 AM Had she done it as a way to be fun and give the crowd have a good laugh, absolutely but her analogy as written is a bit off putting (for someone that is less attractive and wakes up with Mohawk hair every morning, actually looks like that all day, I'm glad to wear a helmet to cover it up!). Read the letter in the link Fallon could have explained that it was to honor someone specifically then and not the way she did. She already honors everyone that wears a helmet by wearing one herself and setting the example.
Here is what I could find of the letter....not sure if it is the entire thing, but it shows 3 hand written pages. You don't need a Facebook account to open and view these pages.
https://www.facebook.com/fallontaylorstore/photos/pb.374963042584534.-2207520000.1450022631./925611090853057/?type=3&theater
https://www.facebook.com/fallontaylorstore/photos/pb.374963042584534.-2207520000.1450022631./925611107519722/?type=3&theater
https://www.facebook.com/fallontaylorstore/photos/pb.374963042584534.-2207520000.1450022631./925611194186380/?type=3&theater
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Location: In the Hills of Texas | Bear - 2015-12-12 8:37 PM Nevertooold - 2015-12-12 12:30 PM I prefer Callie DuPerier's statement. She has the money to wear whatever she wants and instead protrays the look of a real cowgirl. She wears a hat she has had for years, has worn the same shirt for more then one perf, wears her hair in a braid and has no make up on. She is pure class in and out of the arena and it sure doesn't bother her when she doesn't win. She is her friends biggest cheerleader. She is what I would want my kids to admire. News flash: her professional peers just voted for her award as "Best Dressed" at the NFR for the 3rd consecutive year. Evidently they don't share your sentiments, Kathie.
Newsflash Scott...Best dressed is voted every night by the fans, not by her peers..
Thank You for Voting for Your
Best Dressed 2015 WNFR Qualifier
Congratulations to the 2015 Winners!
Jerry Ann Taylor Awards will be given to 3 lucky barrel racers at the 2015 WNFR!
• $5,000 to the first place winner
• $1,000 to the second place winner
• $500 to the third place winner
Jerry Ann Taylor was a daring trick rider who brought a style, glamour and spirit to the rodeo arena.
Following her passing in February, 2012, a fund was started, by her husband Dutch Taylor, her mother
Jo Matthews and other donors, to reward cowgirls who carry the same sense of style. The WPRA is
pleased the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame has collaborated with the us to offer this
prestigious award at the 2015 Wrangler NFR as well as the 2015 Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo Finals.
Cash awards will be given to the Best Dressed Barrel Racer at both rodeos.
After each night's WNFR performance, come out to the WPRA web site and cast your vote for the barrel
racer who is following in Jerry Ann's steps with their sense of style!
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Fallon has always dressed with a lot of color ... even when she was running Flo ... I specifically remember some silver pants and shirt with long fringe she wore one year at Houston. In an interview last year she remarked on the outfit .. she went to the carnival at Houston with Joe Beaver's son wearing that outfit and the fringes got caught. She laughed about it. She herself recognizes some of the outfits are "out there" but she doesn't care - she is who she is.
The best dressed award is voted by popularity ... she's got a huge fan base of younger girls - the generation that is comfortable with social media and all things related. She would be hard to beat.
Callie wears the same hat, hairstyle and clothes because she is superstitious and that's ok. My guess is that if Callie continues to wear her same hat, hairstyle and clothes ... someone will be on here remarking how she needs to update.
All of FT's craziness is part of her marketing plan for a business outside the arena. She is capitalizing on her fame. I don't know her personally and have heard about the ugly business deals ... but I do enjoy her snap chats and the behind the scenes access. I personally would not wear anything she has ... maybe the hats and my 13 year old son thinks she dresses too young but he even sees she's marketing to a specific audience.
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Location: nj | I have said it before and gotten 'flamed' for it - but I prefer the women who use color and flash and have fun compared to the walking billboards. And yes I get that they get paid for the patches - but to me that looks cheap and nothing 'western ' , 'working' or 'traditional' about it and I wish the WPRA had never approved it. Just reminds me of a nascar. really surprised we haven't seen bumperstickers on the horses 'bumpers''. I hope next year we see some other brave non-comformist like her running down the alleyway! |
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Location: In the Hills of Texas | threeponies - 2015-12-13 1:28 PM I have said it before and gotten 'flamed' for it - but I prefer the women who use color and flash and have fun compared to the walking billboards. And yes I get that they get paid for the patches - but to me that looks cheap and nothing 'western ' , 'working' or 'traditional' about it and I wish the WPRA had never approved it. Just reminds me of a nascar. really surprised we haven't seen bumperstickers on the horses 'bumpers''. I hope next year we see some other brave non-comformist like her running down the alleyway!
I do agree about the patches. Fallon has the ability to get hers camouflaged in the craziness of the patterns on her shirts.
I doubt we will see Callie again. She's getting married in May and wants to start a family right away as she wants to have 5 kids.
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Location: Bastrop, Texas | Nevertooold - 2015-12-13 12:12 PM
Bear - 2015-12-12 8:37 PM Nevertooold - 2015-12-12 12:30 PM I prefer Callie DuPerier's statement. She has the money to wear whatever she wants and instead protrays the look of a real cowgirl. She wears a hat she has had for years, has worn the same shirt for more then one perf, wears her hair in a braid and has no make up on. She is pure class in and out of the arena and it sure doesn't bother her when she doesn't win. She is her friends biggest cheerleader. She is what I would want my kids to admire. News flash: her professional peers just voted for her award as "Best Dressed" at the NFR for the 3rd consecutive year. Evidently they don't share your sentiments, Kathie. Thank You for Voting for Your Best Dressed 2015 WNFR Qualifier Congratulations to the 2015 Winners!Jerry Ann Taylor Awards will be given to 3 lucky barrel racers at the 2015 WNFR!• $5,000 to the first place winner • $1,000 to the second place winner • $500 to the third place winner Jerry Ann Taylor was a daring trick rider who brought a style, glamour and spirit to the rodeo arena. Following her passing in February, 2012, a fund was started, by her husband Dutch Taylor, her mother Jo Matthews and other donors, to reward cowgirls who carry the same sense of style. The WPRA is pleased the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame has collaborated with the us to offer this prestigious award at the 2015 Wrangler NFR as well as the 2015 Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo Finals. Cash awards will be given to the Best Dressed Barrel Racer at both rodeos. After each night's WNFR performance, come out to the WPRA web site and cast your vote for the barrel racer who is following in Jerry Ann's steps with their sense of style!
I stand corrected. This is even more complimentary. Without the fans there would be no NFR. Further evidence she's been good for the sport. Her fashion sense isn't my cup of tea, but I still give her credit. She may not look "professional", as you put it, but there you have it. |
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threeponies - 2015-12-13 1:28 PM I have said it before and gotten 'flamed' for it - but I prefer the women who use color and flash and have fun compared to the walking billboards. And yes I get that they get paid for the patches - but to me that looks cheap and nothing 'western ' , 'working' or 'traditional' about it and I wish the WPRA had never approved it. Just reminds me of a nascar. really surprised we haven't seen bumperstickers on the horses 'bumpers''. I hope next year we see some other brave non-comformist like her running down the alleyway!
I do agree about the patches. Fallon has the ability to get hers camouflaged in the craziness of the patterns on her shirts.
I doubt we will see Callie again. She's getting married in May and wants to start a family right away as she wants to have 5 kids.
We should see her at the ERA rodeos and finals. She is one of the ERA barrel racers. |
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Location: In the Hills of Texas | sodapop - 2015-12-13 2:48 PM Nevertooold - 2015-12-13 1:51 PM threeponies - 2015-12-13 1:28 PM I have said it before and gotten 'flamed' for it - but I prefer the women who use color and flash and have fun compared to the walking billboards. And yes I get that they get paid for the patches - but to me that looks cheap and nothing 'western ' , 'working' or 'traditional' about it and I wish the WPRA had never approved it. Just reminds me of a nascar. really surprised we haven't seen bumperstickers on the horses 'bumpers''. I hope next year we see some other brave non-comformist like her running down the alleyway! I do agree about the patches. Fallon has the ability to get hers camouflaged in the craziness of the patterns on her shirts.
I doubt we will see Callie again. She's getting married in May and wants to start a family right away as she wants to have 5 kids.
We should see her at the ERA rodeos and finals. She is one of the ERA barrel racers.
Yes...but I doubt we will see her at the NFR. She is serious about starting a family right away and having those 5 kids..LOL |
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Location: Kansas and loving it | Just curious if Callie is going to sell Dillon? I am also curious if Sherry will buy Arson. Time to think 2016! Merry Christmas! |
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Location: where ever my L/Q trl is parked | rockette - 2015-12-13 5:15 PM Just curious if Callie is going to sell Dillon? I am also curious if Sherry will buy Arson. Time to think 2016! Merry Christmas!
I'm so glad Sheri finally won a round even if it was the last round 10. And such a great time 13.55. WTG Sheri and Arson |
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Her name is Sherry. For some reason it has been butchered here this year.
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Location: Colorado | threeponies - 2015-12-13 1:28 PM I have said it before and gotten 'flamed' for it - but I prefer the women who use color and flash and have fun compared to the walking billboards. And yes I get that they get paid for the patches - but to me that looks cheap and nothing 'western ' , 'working' or 'traditional' about it and I wish the WPRA had never approved it. Just reminds me of a nascar. really surprised we haven't seen bumperstickers on the horses 'bumpers''. I hope next year we see some other brave non-comformist like her running down the alleyway!
For some of us who know how hard it was for the Barrel racers to get equal money. And have a shot at equal sponsership.... those "walking billboards" are a Good thing. Of course it wasn't that long ago that WPRA did not allow denim in the arena either.
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Location: Kansas and loving it | Stitch4k9 - 2015-12-13 7:54 PM
This is not directed at anyone person.
Her name is Sherry. For some reason it has been butchered here this year.
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I had to auto correct back from Sherri to Sherry twice. Maybe they don't realize it? :) |
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Location: In the Hills of Texas | rockette - 2015-12-13 5:15 PM Just curious if Callie is going to sell Dillon? I am also curious if Sherry will buy Arson. Time to think 2016! Merry Christmas!
In an interview, they said Dillion would never be sold and this will be his last home. They went on to say that Dillion loves to be home. |
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Location: Missouri | Bear - 2015-12-12 8:25 PM
I think there ought to be strict restrictions on women's attire at the NFR.
There ought to be a "Code" of some sort that restricts the wearing of certain attire. Women should look "professional".........right?
I am curious as to who you thought didn't look professional? |
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| Nevertooold - 2015-12-13 9:18 PM
rockette - 2015-12-13 5:15 PM Just curious if Callie is going to sell Dillon? I am also curious if Sherry will buy Arson. Time to think 2016! Merry Christmas!
In an interview, they said Dillion would never be sold and this will be his last home. They went on to say that Dillion loves to be home.
THEY DEF DONT NEED THE MONEY LOL |
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Location: Kansas and loving it | Nevertooold - 2015-12-13 9:18 PM
rockette - 2015-12-13 5:15 PM Just curious if Callie is going to sell Dillon? I am also curious if Sherry will buy Arson. Time to think 2016! Merry Christmas!
In an interview, they said Dillion would never be sold and this will be his last home. They went on to say that Dillion loves to be home.
I am happy that she is keeping him. He sure deserves a rest. |
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| I would much rather see Fallon's crazy outfits then some low cut shirt with tata's hanging out!! There were a couple ladies, I won't name names, that used to wear the super low v neck shirts at the NFR!! That was something I did not appreciate. |
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Location: nj | I was around before equal money.. and that was a different story then the 'billboards'. My point really is that some people may not like flashy, some people may not like commercial, etc - as long as nothing that shouldn't be showing isn't it is up to the riders. And since there is an opportunity to vote on the look at the NFR - I guess enough people liked the flashy enough to have Fallon win. I don't think she really had any competition in this area this year. If next year the person who wears it has a 'Smithsh Brewery', 'Jeps Feedmill' and a 'Grand Poohbah Casino' patch on all their shirts - then that will be the opinion of the voters and they will win the award, hey maybe they will figure out a way for the patches to have fringe!! |
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| SassyPirate - 2015-12-14 11:31 AM
I would much rather see Fallon's crazy outfits then some low cut shirt with tata's hanging out!! There were a couple ladies, I won't name names, that used to wear the super low v neck shirts at the NFR!! That was something I did not appreciate.
This^^^^ I can remember thinking "that outfit should be left for the bedroom!" I think she even won best dressed that year!
As I see people complaining about Fallon's wild style, all I can think is at least it's not lingerie! |
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Location: Texas | Someone is going to have to tell or pm me the names of the girls wearing the low cut shirts at the NFR a few years ago. |
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Location: Displaced Iowegian | Actually, what "OTHER" NFR contestant has 78,000+ people on their FB page and keeps posting VOTE FOR ME ! ! ! ! |
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Location: Keeping up with the numbers! | Just got back from Vegas....what a blast! Fallon did deliver on fashion  I loved the fact you could see her from any point in the arena. Have to give her some credit....passed by her booth at the Cowboy Christmas and the girls could not keep the space stocked. I watched in amazement and thought she is a marketing guru. |
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| NJJ - 2015-12-14 4:33 PM Actually, what "OTHER" NFR contestant has 78,000+ people on their FB page and keeps posting VOTE FOR ME ! ! ! !
She is a marketing force like no other, she uses every social media tool available to man kind. |
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The "reason" seems like a stretch to me.
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Location: Northern MN | Nevertooold - 2015-12-12 12:30 PM I prefer Callie DuPerier's statement. She has the money to wear whatever she wants and instead protrays the look of a real cowgirl. She wears a hat she has had for years, has worn the same shirt for more then one perf, wears her hair in a braid and has no make up on. She is pure class in and out of the arena and it sure doesn't bother her when she doesn't win. She is her friends biggest cheerleader. She is what I would want my kids to admire.
Callie is a class act! |
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Location: Northern MN | Nevertooold - 2015-12-13 9:18 PM rockette - 2015-12-13 5:15 PM Just curious if Callie is going to sell Dillon? I am also curious if Sherry will buy Arson. Time to think 2016! Merry Christmas! In an interview, they said Dillion would never be sold and this will be his last home. They went on to say that Dillion loves to be home.
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Location: In the Hills of Texas | zelma - 2015-12-15 1:56 PM Nevertooold - 2015-12-13 9:18 PM rockette - 2015-12-13 5:15 PM Just curious if Callie is going to sell Dillon? I am also curious if Sherry will buy Arson. Time to think 2016! Merry Christmas! In an interview, they said Dillion would never be sold and this will be his last home. They went on to say that Dillion loves to be home.
Dillion isn't going anywhere. Many times both Callie and her dad, Trip, stated that they would never sell him.
Love Callie's instagram post.
Callie DuperierWow, I can't even put into words the feelings I'm feeling right now! This year has been so amazing and a dream come true and I couldn't have done it without all... of the support from everyone! Thank you to each and everyone of you that has been behind me this whole time! There are so many people that played a role in making my dreams come true and I couldn't thank yall enough! Thank you God for all of the blessings you have given my family and I. I am so thankful to have the opportunity to have such awesome horses and great family and friends that support me in whatever I do. This will definitely be a year to remember and I can't wait to tell my 5 kids about it and let them sit on Dillons back!
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| Nevertooold - 2015-12-15 4:04 PM
zelma - 2015-12-15 1:56 PM Nevertooold - 2015-12-13 9:18 PM rockette - 2015-12-13 5:15 PM Just curious if Callie is going to sell Dillon? I am also curious if Sherry will buy Arson. Time to think 2016! Merry Christmas! In an interview, they said Dillion would never be sold and this will be his last home. They went on to say that Dillion loves to be home.
Love Callie's instagram post.Callie DuperierWow, I can't even put into words the feelings I'm feeling right now! This year has been so amazing and a dream come true and I couldn't have done it without all... of the support from everyone! Thank you to each and everyone of you that has been behind me this whole time! There are so many people that played a role in making my dreams come true and I couldn't thank yall enough! Thank you God for all of the blessings you have given my family and I. I am so thankful to have the opportunity to have such awesome horses and great family and friends that support me in whatever I do. This will definitely be a year to remember and I can't wait to tell my 5 kids about it and let them sit on Dillons back!
I just love her! I know a little about her story from a friend and I just really am glad she won it. I am glad Dillon has her, too.
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | Nevertooold - 2015-12-15 4:04 PM zelma - 2015-12-15 1:56 PM Nevertooold - 2015-12-13 9:18 PM rockette - 2015-12-13 5:15 PM Just curious if Callie is going to sell Dillon? I am also curious if Sherry will buy Arson. Time to think 2016! Merry Christmas! In an interview, they said Dillion would never be sold and this will be his last home. They went on to say that Dillion loves to be home.
Love Callie's instagram post.
Callie Duperier
Wow, I can't even put into words the feelings I'm feeling right now! This year has been so amazing and a dream come true and I couldn't have done it without all... of the support from everyone! Thank you to each and everyone of you that has been behind me this whole time! There are so many people that played a role in making my dreams come true and I couldn't thank yall enough! Thank you God for all of the blessings you have given my family and I. I am so thankful to have the opportunity to have such awesome horses and great family and friends that support me in whatever I do. This will definitely be a year to remember and I can't wait to tell my 5 kids about it and let them sit on Dillons back!
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Location: South Central Florida | How come we can trash Fallon's personality, dress, business ideas and head gear, but we can't say anything about the way anyone rides?
Personally I don't care what they wear. If I dont' like the way someone dresses, uhhh, I don't dress like them.
Its funny, I have seen people get on here and try to "Protect" other riders....."Oh, she is very sensative, Oh these things will hurt her feelings, You can't say that, she needs her confidence built up, not torn down".
Some of the same people said those things that are trashing Fallon now.
Did people talk this way about Jolee L, when she was running at the NFR? I don't remember but I remember her making a run or two in outfits I was suprised by. I remember her running with a feathered boa. Were people upset by that? I wasn't really on here back then, just curious.
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Location: Mississippi | Fallon may be a marketing genius (and there's absolutely nothing wrong with that!) but I think that she also has a huge heart and is a good role model to all of the kiddos that look up to her. While visiting her booth at Cowboy Christmas on Friday, she walked up carrying a little girl who was there for her "Make a Wish" - her one wish was to meet Fallon. She gave her all kinds of goodies from her booth and spent a good amount of time with her. Both my husband and I were in tears and it still makes me tear up now just thinking about it. I personally like her style although I am very plain and don't like to stand out. To each his own  |
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Location: In the Hills of Texas | Swannranch - 2015-12-15 4:52 PM How come we can trash Fallon's personality, dress, business ideas and head gear, but we can't say anything about the way anyone rides?
Personally I don't care what they wear. If I dont' like the way someone dresses, uhhh, I don't dress like them.
Its funny, I have seen people get on here and try to "Protect" other riders....."Oh, she is very sensative, Oh these things will hurt her feelings, You can't say that, she needs her confidence built up, not torn down".
Some of the same people said those things that are trashing Fallon now.
Did people talk this way about Jolee L, when she was running at the NFR? I don't remember but I remember her making a run or two in outfits I was suprised by. I remember her running with a feathered boa. Were people upset by that? I wasn't really on here back then, just curious.
Oh yes...Jolee was talked about on her alot regarding her outfits..Just like with FT...some loved and some hated them. |
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Location: 31 lengths farms | seems to me that Lindsey Sears caught a lot of grief on here too about her shirts and how "unwestern" they were. |
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Location: Bastrop, Texas | I think FT was a prude. Too much was covered. I look forward to the day when some of the local trends I've been seeing at jackpots catches on. I can't wait to see some cowgirl at the T&M with a tube top and low ride/butt crack jeans. That would cause a real swell in voter support for best dressed. |
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | Bear - 2015-12-15 6:52 PM I think FT was a prude. Too much was covered. I look forward to the day when some of the local trends I've been seeing at jackpots catches on. I can't wait to see some cowgirl at the T&M with a tube top and low ride/butt crack jeans. That would cause a real swell in voter support for best dressed.
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Location: In the Hills of Texas | Many of the first timers really shined and I look forward to watching the young ones in the group for many years. They came in riding like old pros.
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| I have personally met a "bad horse" buyer and its not an exaggeration. I feel she's not a role model for children because of the non "kid safe" horses she sells, but I'd love for everyone to buy from her ranch dress'n store so she quits moving horses.
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Location: North Dakota | Nevertooold - 2015-12-12 12:30 PM I prefer Callie DuPerier's statement. She has the money to wear whatever she wants and instead protrays the look of a real cowgirl. She wears a hat she has had for years, has worn the same shirt for more then one perf, wears her hair in a braid and has no make up on. She is pure class in and out of the arena and it sure doesn't bother her when she doesn't win. She is her friends biggest cheerleader. She is what I would want my kids to admire.
Callie seems great but IMO none of that stuff is what being a real cowgirl is all about. I love makeup--almost as much as I love horses! I can't leave the house without doing my hair. I like wearing clothes that stand out and look good. I don't think that makes me any less of a cowgirl. I still go out and haul hay and shovel horse crap in -30 degree weather. I ride well and have never bought a finished horse. I'm not afraid of dirt, sweat, blood, etc. I work hard and live for my horses like any "real" cowgirl. I just look d@mn good doing all that. To me, looking like a "real cowgirl" has a lot more to do with what you're doing and how you're riding than what you're wearing. |
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Location: 31 lengths farms | cavyrunsbarrels - 2015-12-17 11:25 AM
Nevertooold - 2015-12-12 12:30 PM I prefer Callie DuPerier's statement. She has the money to wear whatever she wants and instead protrays the look of a real cowgirl. She wears a hat she has had for years, has worn the same shirt for more then one perf, wears her hair in a braid and has no make up on. She is pure class in and out of the arena and it sure doesn't bother her when she doesn't win. She is her friends biggest cheerleader. She is what I would want my kids to admire.
Callie seems great but IMO none of that stuff is what being a real cowgirl is all about. I love makeup--almost as much as I love horses! I can't leave the house without doing my hair. I like wearing clothes that stand out and look good. I don't think that makes me any less of a cowgirl. I still go out and haul hay and shovel horse crap in -30 degree weather. I ride well and have never bought a finished horse. I'm not afraid of dirt, sweat, blood, etc. I work hard and live for my horses like any "real" cowgirl. I just look d@mn good doing all that. To me, looking like a "real cowgirl" has a lot more to do with what you're doing and how you're riding than what you're wearing.
And as I understand it from her interview those things, her hat, her side ponytail and her no make up look are her "superstitions", not what makes her a good cowgirl. She seems like a very sweet girl and I was very impressed with the management style that she approached the 10 rounds with. Very impressive. |
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | run n rate - 2015-12-16 1:30 PM cavyrunsbarrels - 2015-12-17 11:25 AM Nevertooold - 2015-12-12 12:30 PM I prefer Callie DuPerier's statement. She has the money to wear whatever she wants and instead protrays the look of a real cowgirl. She wears a hat she has had for years, has worn the same shirt for more then one perf, wears her hair in a braid and has no make up on. She is pure class in and out of the arena and it sure doesn't bother her when she doesn't win. She is her friends biggest cheerleader. She is what I would want my kids to admire. Callie seems great but IMO none of that stuff is what being a real cowgirl is all about. I love makeup--almost as much as I love horses! I can't leave the house without doing my hair. I like wearing clothes that stand out and look good. I don't think that makes me any less of a cowgirl. I still go out and haul hay and shovel horse crap in -30 degree weather. I ride well and have never bought a finished horse. I'm not afraid of dirt, sweat, blood, etc. I work hard and live for my horses like any "real" cowgirl. I just look d@mn good doing all that. To me, looking like a "real cowgirl" has a lot more to do with what you're doing and how you're riding than what you're wearing. And as I understand it from her interview those things, her hat, her side ponytail and her no make up look are her "superstitions", not what makes her a good cowgirl. She seems like a very sweet girl and I was very impressed with the management style that she approached the 10 rounds with. Very impressive.  I dont think makeup and fancy clothes makes a person who they are, its whats inside that makes you. Oh edit to add here: Callie is a very hard worker, she worked her butt off to be where she is today. 
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | Nevertooold - 2015-12-15 9:23 PM Many of the first timers really shined and I look forward to watching the young ones in the group for many years. They came in riding like old pros.
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Location: Kansas and loving it | TerRNeh - 2015-12-16 11:43 AM
I have personally met a "bad horse" buyer and its not an exaggeration. I feel she's not a role model for children because of the non "kid safe" horses she sells, but I'd love for everyone to buy from her ranch dress'n store so she quits moving horses.
Didn't Charmayne James have a horse matching site at one time? I always wanted to try it, but was broke. :) |
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Location: In the Hills of Texas | GLP - 2015-12-16 2:50 PM she did but if I remember right, she was pretty pricey.
I remember when she first started it and it was pricey as more hands you get in the pie...the price continues to go up. There was a Board Buddy on here that did this and I'm not sure if she still does but she would get a good number of horses gathered in one spot so the extra money could easily save you rather then running all over the country trying horses plus all the frustration of talking to so many different people trying to find the perfect horse. |
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Location: In the Hills of Texas | cavyrunsbarrels - 2015-12-16 1:25 PM Nevertooold - 2015-12-12 12:30 PM I prefer Callie DuPerier's statement. She has the money to wear whatever she wants and instead protrays the look of a real cowgirl. She wears a hat she has had for years, has worn the same shirt for more then one perf, wears her hair in a braid and has no make up on. She is pure class in and out of the arena and it sure doesn't bother her when she doesn't win. She is her friends biggest cheerleader. She is what I would want my kids to admire. Callie seems great but IMO none of that stuff is what being a real cowgirl is all about. I love makeup--almost as much as I love horses! I can't leave the house without doing my hair. I like wearing clothes that stand out and look good. I don't think that makes me any less of a cowgirl. I still go out and haul hay and shovel horse crap in -30 degree weather. I ride well and have never bought a finished horse. I'm not afraid of dirt, sweat, blood, etc. I work hard and live for my horses like any "real" cowgirl. I just look d@mn good doing all that. To me, looking like a "real cowgirl" has a lot more to do with what you're doing and how you're riding than what you're wearing.
Bottom line...Callie was all about her horse and running barrels. Not about making it all about her and having to stand out in the crowd. She's a team player that goes back to her volleyball days. Can't help it...She is the person I would want my daughter to look up to. To each his own. |
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Location: North Dakota | Nevertooold - 2015-12-16 5:38 PM
cavyrunsbarrels - 2015-12-16 1:25 PM Nevertooold - 2015-12-12 12:30 PM I prefer Callie DuPerier's statement. She has the money to wear whatever she wants and instead protrays the look of a real cowgirl. She wears a hat she has had for years, has worn the same shirt for more then one perf, wears her hair in a braid and has no make up on. She is pure class in and out of the arena and it sure doesn't bother her when she doesn't win. She is her friends biggest cheerleader. She is what I would want my kids to admire. Callie seems great but IMO none of that stuff is what being a real cowgirl is all about. I love makeup--almost as much as I love horses! I can't leave the house without doing my hair. I like wearing clothes that stand out and look good. I don't think that makes me any less of a cowgirl. I still go out and haul hay and shovel horse crap in -30 degree weather. I ride well and have never bought a finished horse. I'm not afraid of dirt, sweat, blood, etc. I work hard and live for my horses like any "real" cowgirl. I just look d@mn good doing all that. To me, looking like a "real cowgirl" has a lot more to do with what you're doing and how you're riding than what you're wearing.
I'm sure she's a great role model :) she did a great job with Dillon winning this against some very tough girls. I just don't see any correlation between fashion and horsemanship. Cash comes first for me but I'll still go ham w/ my outfits. |
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Location: North Dakota | I'll say that Fallon has an impact on our industry. After all, we've got 90+ responses talking mostly about her (and usually EVERY thread goes this way!!). 
I kinda see her style along the same lines as Lady Gaga. Wear what you want, and don't give a hoot about what anyone else thinks. They both own it.
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Location: Oregon | I admire ANYONE that has the confidence to wear whatever they want, live however they want, do whatever they want, etc - whether that’s dye your hair purple, tattoo yourself, get married, don’t get married, have kids, don’t have kids, drive a Ford/Chevy/Dodge, run barrels, do dressage. You get one life. Enjoy every second. Be nice and keep a smile on your face. |
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