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Location: Moving soon..... | If it's just a local jackpot, I wear a nice short sleved shirt and always starched jeans. Otherwise, I wear what the dress code states, always starched. My daughter (22) always asks how can I wear my "heavy" starched jeans and not slide right off. I don't know but I have been starching my jeans for over 45 years. | |
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Location: 100 miles from Nowhere, AR | If y'all ever see me wearing starched jeans, call 911 because aliens have visited and swapped me out for a fake. | |
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RodeoCowgirl4u - 2016-05-17 3:38 PM as someone who came from hunters/jumpers, I always want to look my best but be safe and comfortable. I know there are ladies out there who wear lots of jewelry- big earrings and huge statement-piece necklaces that could get hung up on something if I was to come loose from my horse, or at the very least, hit me in the face going around a barrel or lose an earring in the arena. (Just recently I attended a HS rodeo finals and it looked more like a fashion show than a rodeo.) That being said, I also see those that look like crap, for lack of a better word. Unkempt hair, dirty jeans, tee shirt or tank top (and boobs) flapping in the wind, dirty horses and dirty tack in dangerous condition. Me, I like to look nice in a button down with tank or tee underneath and some riding-appropriate jeans, and other gear that is in good condition. When I feel nice it's kind of like a coating of armor...I am not going to be hiking my shirt down, worried about my belt buckle coming loose, buttons popping...and if they do I have a coordinating tank or tee underneath, etc. (All I can think about when reading the title of this post is either Sharron Camarillo or Martha Josey's books circa 1980 something...I think, that have a whole chapter devoted to "looking Like a Winner.") LOL Yep, except it was from a different well known professional barrel racer that made me think of posting this. I've been thinking about this a lot this year as I've been watching jackpots, college rodeos, high school rodeos, and ammy rodeos and what people do differently. (Hubby's side of the family doing great in college and high school rodeos this year lol) I am not here to bash anyone for there clothing choices, I personally love wearing a tank in summer so I don't get a farmers tan, but I feel like some ladies kind of need a wake up call on what we wear when we ride! I hope that (one day soon) I will be able to call myself a proessional barrel racer and trainer, and I would like to dress like professional. To me, that says "take me seriously". I would like to strive to look like Janna Beam, Sherry Cervi, Lisa Lockhart, and so forth if I am out at a gymkhana or a pro rodeo. Does anyone have any negative thoughts when you see a lady wearing a button down tucked in at a jackpot that doesn't have a dress code, or do you think something postitive? Sure, our sport isn't a who's who of best dressed horses and riders in the arena (thankfully because those events are boring in my opinion lol) but I feel like some ladies should take more pride into what we wear.
My philosophy is " I might not ride well but by golly I am going to look good while I ride! and so is my horse!" 
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Location: East Texas | My daughter has been finding shirts down at grandma's house that my wife and her sister wore back in the day. She has also had someone making her shirts in this style.
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cecollins0811 - 2016-05-18 7:24 AM
RodeoCowgirl4u - 2016-05-17 3:38 PM as someone who came from hunters/jumpers, I always want to look my best but be safe and comfortable. I know there are ladies out there who wear lots of jewelry- big earrings and huge statement-piece necklaces that could get hung up on something if I was to come loose from my horse, or at the very least, hit me in the face going around a barrel or lose an earring in the arena. (Just recently I attended a HS rodeo finals and it looked more like a fashion show than a rodeo.) That being said, I also see those that look like crap, for lack of a better word. Unkempt hair, dirty jeans, tee shirt or tank top (and boobs) flapping in the wind, dirty horses and dirty tack in dangerous condition. Me, I like to look nice in a button down with tank or tee underneath and some riding-appropriate jeans, and other gear that is in good condition. When I feel nice it's kind of like a coating of armor...I am not going to be hiking my shirt down, worried about my belt buckle coming loose, buttons popping...and if they do I have a coordinating tank or tee underneath, etc. (All I can think about when reading the title of this post is either Sharron Camarillo or Martha Josey's books circa 1980 something...I think, that have a whole chapter devoted to "looking Like a Winner.") LOL Yep, except it was from a different well known professional barrel racer that made me think of posting this. I've been thinking about this a lot this year as I've been watching jackpots, college rodeos, high school rodeos, and ammy rodeos and what people do differently. (Hubby's side of the family doing great in college and high school rodeos this year lol) I am not here to bash anyone for there clothing choices, I personally love wearing a tank in summer so I don't get a farmers tan, but I feel like some ladies kind of need a wake up call on what we wear when we ride! I hope that (one day soon) I will be able to call myself a proessional barrel racer and trainer, and I would like to dress like professional. To me, that says "take me seriously". I would like to strive to look like Janna Beam, Sherry Cervi, Lisa Lockhart, and so forth if I am out at a gymkhana or a pro rodeo. Does anyone have any negative thoughts when you see a lady wearing a button down tucked in at a jackpot that doesn't have a dress code, or do you think something postitive? Sure, our sport isn't a who's who of best dressed horses and riders in the arena (thankfully because those events are boring in my opinion lol) but I feel like some ladies should take more pride into what we wear.
My philosophy is " I might not ride well but by golly I am going to look good while I ride! and so is my horse!"
In my opinion, it shows respect and pride for your mount, the sport and yourself
That was me, the lady at the jackpot in a long sleeve button down tucked in starched jeans and my hat. Lol! First time I had run in years, boy I was in for a surprise to find everyone else in ratty jeans, loose sweatshirts or tanks and hair pulled up in a messy bun. I felt extremely overdressed! | |
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Location: South Dakota | CrossDRanch - 2016-05-18 10:10 AM My daughter has been finding shirts down at grandma's house that my wife and her sister wore back in the day. She has also had someone making her shirts in this style.
How cool is that. She looks beautiful. | |
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Location: South Dakota | love2ridepre - 2016-05-18 9:56 AM cecollins0811 - 2016-05-18 7:24 AM RodeoCowgirl4u - 2016-05-17 3:38 PM as someone who came from hunters/jumpers, I always want to look my best but be safe and comfortable. I know there are ladies out there who wear lots of jewelry- big earrings and huge statement-piece necklaces that could get hung up on something if I was to come loose from my horse, or at the very least, hit me in the face going around a barrel or lose an earring in the arena. (Just recently I attended a HS rodeo finals and it looked more like a fashion show than a rodeo.) That being said, I also see those that look like crap, for lack of a better word. Unkempt hair, dirty jeans, tee shirt or tank top (and boobs) flapping in the wind, dirty horses and dirty tack in dangerous condition. Me, I like to look nice in a button down with tank or tee underneath and some riding-appropriate jeans, and other gear that is in good condition. When I feel nice it's kind of like a coating of armor...I am not going to be hiking my shirt down, worried about my belt buckle coming loose, buttons popping...and if they do I have a coordinating tank or tee underneath, etc. (All I can think about when reading the title of this post is either Sharron Camarillo or Martha Josey's books circa 1980 something...I think, that have a whole chapter devoted to "looking Like a Winner.") LOL
Yep, except it was from a different well known professional barrel racer that made me think of posting this. I've been thinking about this a lot this year as I've been watching jackpots, college rodeos, high school rodeos, and ammy rodeos and what people do differently. (Hubby's side of the family doing great in college and high school rodeos this year lol) I am not here to bash anyone for there clothing choices, I personally love wearing a tank in summer so I don't get a farmers tan, but I feel like some ladies kind of need a wake up call on what we wear when we ride!
I hope that (one day soon) I will be able to call myself a proessional barrel racer and trainer, and I would like to dress like professional. To me, that says "take me seriously". I would like to strive to look like Janna Beam, Sherry Cervi, Lisa Lockhart, and so forth if I am out at a gymkhana or a pro rodeo.
Does anyone have any negative thoughts when you see a lady wearing a button down tucked in at a jackpot that doesn't have a dress code, or do you think something postitive? Sure, our sport isn't a who's who of best dressed horses and riders in the arena (thankfully because those events are boring in my opinion lol) but I feel like some ladies should take more pride into what we wear.
My philosophy is " I might not ride well but by golly I am going to look good while I ride! and so is my horse!" In my opinion, it shows respect and pride for your mount, the sport and yourself
Honestly I wouldn't have any negative thoughts. I've started wearing the long sleeve ariat sunstopper shirts. People think I'm crazy when it's hot but honestly they are cooler. | |
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Location: 100 miles from Nowhere, AR | Timber Creek - 2016-05-18 10:18 AM love2ridepre - 2016-05-18 9:56 AM cecollins0811 - 2016-05-18 7:24 AM RodeoCowgirl4u - 2016-05-17 3:38 PM as someone who came from hunters/jumpers, I always want to look my best but be safe and comfortable. I know there are ladies out there who wear lots of jewelry- big earrings and huge statement-piece necklaces that could get hung up on something if I was to come loose from my horse, or at the very least, hit me in the face going around a barrel or lose an earring in the arena. (Just recently I attended a HS rodeo finals and it looked more like a fashion show than a rodeo.) That being said, I also see those that look like crap, for lack of a better word. Unkempt hair, dirty jeans, tee shirt or tank top (and boobs) flapping in the wind, dirty horses and dirty tack in dangerous condition. Me, I like to look nice in a button down with tank or tee underneath and some riding-appropriate jeans, and other gear that is in good condition. When I feel nice it's kind of like a coating of armor...I am not going to be hiking my shirt down, worried about my belt buckle coming loose, buttons popping...and if they do I have a coordinating tank or tee underneath, etc. (All I can think about when reading the title of this post is either Sharron Camarillo or Martha Josey's books circa 1980 something...I think, that have a whole chapter devoted to "looking Like a Winner.") LOL
Yep, except it was from a different well known professional barrel racer that made me think of posting this. I've been thinking about this a lot this year as I've been watching jackpots, college rodeos, high school rodeos, and ammy rodeos and what people do differently. (Hubby's side of the family doing great in college and high school rodeos this year lol) I am not here to bash anyone for there clothing choices, I personally love wearing a tank in summer so I don't get a farmers tan, but I feel like some ladies kind of need a wake up call on what we wear when we ride!
I hope that (one day soon) I will be able to call myself a proessional barrel racer and trainer, and I would like to dress like professional. To me, that says "take me seriously". I would like to strive to look like Janna Beam, Sherry Cervi, Lisa Lockhart, and so forth if I am out at a gymkhana or a pro rodeo.
Does anyone have any negative thoughts when you see a lady wearing a button down tucked in at a jackpot that doesn't have a dress code, or do you think something postitive? Sure, our sport isn't a who's who of best dressed horses and riders in the arena (thankfully because those events are boring in my opinion lol) but I feel like some ladies should take more pride into what we wear.
My philosophy is " I might not ride well but by golly I am going to look good while I ride! and so is my horse!" In my opinion, it shows respect and pride for your mount, the sport and yourself
I don't think that works in high humidity. Talk about smothering... I've been known to peel my pants off at the barn because it feels like I'm dying.  | |
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Location: North Texas | Three 4 Luck - 2016-05-18 11:12 AM
Timber Creek - 2016-05-18 10:18 AM love2ridepre - 2016-05-18 9:56 AM cecollins0811 - 2016-05-18 7:24 AM RodeoCowgirl4u - 2016-05-17 3:38 PM as someone who came from hunters/jumpers, I always want to look my best but be safe and comfortable. I know there are ladies out there who wear lots of jewelry- big earrings and huge statement-piece necklaces that could get hung up on something if I was to come loose from my horse, or at the very least, hit me in the face going around a barrel or lose an earring in the arena. (Just recently I attended a HS rodeo finals and it looked more like a fashion show than a rodeo.) That being said, I also see those that look like crap, for lack of a better word. Unkempt hair, dirty jeans, tee shirt or tank top (and boobs) flapping in the wind, dirty horses and dirty tack in dangerous condition. Me, I like to look nice in a button down with tank or tee underneath and some riding-appropriate jeans, and other gear that is in good condition. When I feel nice it's kind of like a coating of armor...I am not going to be hiking my shirt down, worried about my belt buckle coming loose, buttons popping...and if they do I have a coordinating tank or tee underneath, etc. (All I can think about when reading the title of this post is either Sharron Camarillo or Martha Josey's books circa 1980 something...I think, that have a whole chapter devoted to "looking Like a Winner.") LOL
Yep, except it was from a different well known professional barrel racer that made me think of posting this. I've been thinking about this a lot this year as I've been watching jackpots, college rodeos, high school rodeos, and ammy rodeos and what people do differently. (Hubby's side of the family doing great in college and high school rodeos this year lol) I am not here to bash anyone for there clothing choices, I personally love wearing a tank in summer so I don't get a farmers tan, but I feel like some ladies kind of need a wake up call on what we wear when we ride!
I hope that (one day soon) I will be able to call myself a proessional barrel racer and trainer, and I would like to dress like professional. To me, that says "take me seriously". I would like to strive to look like Janna Beam, Sherry Cervi, Lisa Lockhart, and so forth if I am out at a gymkhana or a pro rodeo.
Does anyone have any negative thoughts when you see a lady wearing a button down tucked in at a jackpot that doesn't have a dress code, or do you think something postitive? Sure, our sport isn't a who's who of best dressed horses and riders in the arena (thankfully because those events are boring in my opinion lol) but I feel like some ladies should take more pride into what we wear.
My philosophy is " I might not ride well but by golly I am going to look good while I ride! and so is my horse!" In my opinion, it shows respect and pride for your mount, the sport and yourself
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Location: Arkansas | In the practice pen I dress like a homeless person, but when I go somewhere I try and look nice. My Dad is a rodeo judge, so I NEVER push the dress code. I will wear a button down and cowboy hat at a no-dress code jackpot and not think twice about it, especially if there is a photographer. Nothing ruins a wicked-awesome pic like a t-shirt and a ball cap, lol. Plus, if I decide to sell a horse down the road, I think dress code makes the video and pics look more legit.
I had some snooty girl come up to me at a jackpot once and tell me "this isn't a rodeo, why are you wearing a cowboy hat". I replied "well, it **** sure isn't a baseball game, so why do you have a ball cap on?" Shut her right on up, lol
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| That's hilarious! You sure put her in her place 
I honestly do like wearing ball caps, but ever since I've had short hair I don't think it looks right! Cowboy hats never go out of style, especially at any barrel race. | |
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Location: Feeding mosquitos, FL | Three 4 Luck - 2016-05-18 12:12 PM Timber Creek - 2016-05-18 10:18 AM love2ridepre - 2016-05-18 9:56 AM cecollins0811 - 2016-05-18 7:24 AM RodeoCowgirl4u - 2016-05-17 3:38 PM as someone who came from hunters/jumpers, I always want to look my best but be safe and comfortable. I know there are ladies out there who wear lots of jewelry- big earrings and huge statement-piece necklaces that could get hung up on something if I was to come loose from my horse, or at the very least, hit me in the face going around a barrel or lose an earring in the arena. (Just recently I attended a HS rodeo finals and it looked more like a fashion show than a rodeo.) That being said, I also see those that look like crap, for lack of a better word. Unkempt hair, dirty jeans, tee shirt or tank top (and boobs) flapping in the wind, dirty horses and dirty tack in dangerous condition. Me, I like to look nice in a button down with tank or tee underneath and some riding-appropriate jeans, and other gear that is in good condition. When I feel nice it's kind of like a coating of armor...I am not going to be hiking my shirt down, worried about my belt buckle coming loose, buttons popping...and if they do I have a coordinating tank or tee underneath, etc. (All I can think about when reading the title of this post is either Sharron Camarillo or Martha Josey's books circa 1980 something...I think, that have a whole chapter devoted to "looking Like a Winner.") LOL
Yep, except it was from a different well known professional barrel racer that made me think of posting this. I've been thinking about this a lot this year as I've been watching jackpots, college rodeos, high school rodeos, and ammy rodeos and what people do differently. (Hubby's side of the family doing great in college and high school rodeos this year lol) I am not here to bash anyone for there clothing choices, I personally love wearing a tank in summer so I don't get a farmers tan, but I feel like some ladies kind of need a wake up call on what we wear when we ride!
I hope that (one day soon) I will be able to call myself a proessional barrel racer and trainer, and I would like to dress like professional. To me, that says "take me seriously". I would like to strive to look like Janna Beam, Sherry Cervi, Lisa Lockhart, and so forth if I am out at a gymkhana or a pro rodeo.
Does anyone have any negative thoughts when you see a lady wearing a button down tucked in at a jackpot that doesn't have a dress code, or do you think something postitive? Sure, our sport isn't a who's who of best dressed horses and riders in the arena (thankfully because those events are boring in my opinion lol) but I feel like some ladies should take more pride into what we wear.
My philosophy is " I might not ride well but by golly I am going to look good while I ride! and so is my horse!" In my opinion, it shows respect and pride for your mount, the sport and yourself
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I sweat like a 400lb man with a gland problem and I hate to sweat all over my "good stuff". I look like I crawled out of the gym all summer long. Tank tops, tech tees, baseball cap/visor to keep my bangs out of my face and a big messy bun to keep my hair from sticking to my neck. | |
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| rodeochick382 - 2016-05-18 12:02 PM In the practice pen I dress like a homeless person, but when I go somewhere I try and look nice. My Dad is a rodeo judge, so I NEVER push the dress code. I will wear a button down and cowboy hat at a no-dress code jackpot and not think twice about it, especially if there is a photographer. Nothing ruins a wicked-awesome pic like a t-shirt and a ball cap, lol. Plus, if I decide to sell a horse down the road, I think dress code makes the video and pics look more legit.
I had some snooty girl come up to me at a jackpot once and tell me "this isn't a rodeo, why are you wearing a cowboy hat". I replied "well, it **** sure isn't a baseball game, so why do you have a ball cap on?" Shut her right on up, lol
I love your sass! :) LOL | |
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Location: Arkansas | scwebster - 2016-05-18 1:24 PM rodeochick382 - 2016-05-18 12:02 PM In the practice pen I dress like a homeless person, but when I go somewhere I try and look nice. My Dad is a rodeo judge, so I NEVER push the dress code. I will wear a button down and cowboy hat at a no-dress code jackpot and not think twice about it, especially if there is a photographer. Nothing ruins a wicked-awesome pic like a t-shirt and a ball cap, lol. Plus, if I decide to sell a horse down the road, I think dress code makes the video and pics look more legit.
I had some snooty girl come up to me at a jackpot once and tell me "this isn't a rodeo, why are you wearing a cowboy hat". I replied "well, it **** sure isn't a baseball game, so why do you have a ball cap on?" Shut her right on up, lol
I love your sass! :) LOL
LOL, thank you. This was one of those "mean girl" types, and she ticked me off!
I will wear a t-shirt and ball cap too though :)
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| rodeochick382 - 2016-05-18 1:47 PM scwebster - 2016-05-18 1:24 PM rodeochick382 - 2016-05-18 12:02 PM In the practice pen I dress like a homeless person, but when I go somewhere I try and look nice. My Dad is a rodeo judge, so I NEVER push the dress code. I will wear a button down and cowboy hat at a no-dress code jackpot and not think twice about it, especially if there is a photographer. Nothing ruins a wicked-awesome pic like a t-shirt and a ball cap, lol. Plus, if I decide to sell a horse down the road, I think dress code makes the video and pics look more legit.
I had some snooty girl come up to me at a jackpot once and tell me "this isn't a rodeo, why are you wearing a cowboy hat". I replied "well, it **** sure isn't a baseball game, so why do you have a ball cap on?" Shut her right on up, lol
I love your sass! :) LOL
I will wear a t-shirt and ball cap too though :)
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| rodeochick382 - 2016-05-18 1:47 PM scwebster - 2016-05-18 1:24 PM rodeochick382 - 2016-05-18 12:02 PM In the practice pen I dress like a homeless person, but when I go somewhere I try and look nice. My Dad is a rodeo judge, so I NEVER push the dress code. I will wear a button down and cowboy hat at a no-dress code jackpot and not think twice about it, especially if there is a photographer. Nothing ruins a wicked-awesome pic like a t-shirt and a ball cap, lol. Plus, if I decide to sell a horse down the road, I think dress code makes the video and pics look more legit.
I had some snooty girl come up to me at a jackpot once and tell me "this isn't a rodeo, why are you wearing a cowboy hat". I replied "well, it **** sure isn't a baseball game, so why do you have a ball cap on?" Shut her right on up, lol
I love your sass! :) LOL
I will wear a t-shirt and ball cap too though :)
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | scwebster - 2016-05-18 1:48 PM rodeochick382 - 2016-05-18 1:47 PM scwebster - 2016-05-18 1:24 PM rodeochick382 - 2016-05-18 12:02 PM In the practice pen I dress like a homeless person, but when I go somewhere I try and look nice. My Dad is a rodeo judge, so I NEVER push the dress code. I will wear a button down and cowboy hat at a no-dress code jackpot and not think twice about it, especially if there is a photographer. Nothing ruins a wicked-awesome pic like a t-shirt and a ball cap, lol. Plus, if I decide to sell a horse down the road, I think dress code makes the video and pics look more legit.
I had some snooty girl come up to me at a jackpot once and tell me "this isn't a rodeo, why are you wearing a cowboy hat". I replied "well, it **** sure isn't a baseball game, so why do you have a ball cap on?" Shut her right on up, lol
I love your sass! :) LOL
I will wear a t-shirt and ball cap too though :)
If this ever happens again I would ask them, Are you paying for my runs, if not then shut the pie hole. I hate rude people and whats it to them what you have on your head,, maybe wear a sombrero and see what they have to say about it, lol | |
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Location: Montana | I wear nice jeans and a nice t-shirt or tank, no holes or rips, but something that makes me feel comfortable. But I go just to little Wednesday night jackpots, and everyone dresses about the same. | |
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Location: Arkansas | Southtxponygirl - 2016-05-18 1:52 PM scwebster - 2016-05-18 1:48 PM rodeochick382 - 2016-05-18 1:47 PM scwebster - 2016-05-18 1:24 PM rodeochick382 - 2016-05-18 12:02 PM In the practice pen I dress like a homeless person, but when I go somewhere I try and look nice. My Dad is a rodeo judge, so I NEVER push the dress code. I will wear a button down and cowboy hat at a no-dress code jackpot and not think twice about it, especially if there is a photographer. Nothing ruins a wicked-awesome pic like a t-shirt and a ball cap, lol. Plus, if I decide to sell a horse down the road, I think dress code makes the video and pics look more legit.
I had some snooty girl come up to me at a jackpot once and tell me "this isn't a rodeo, why are you wearing a cowboy hat". I replied "well, it **** sure isn't a baseball game, so why do you have a ball cap on?" Shut her right on up, lol
I love your sass! :) LOL
I will wear a t-shirt and ball cap too though :)
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Location: Somewhere around here | I'm glad no one is taking this the wrong way! (or at least not yet) I've been wearing button down at home lately for the sole purpose of not getting any tanner than I already am. I'm a bridesmaid in a wedding in August and I do NOT want a farmers tan in a fancy sleeveless dress lol. I do feel like I can take myself more seriously though, even just trail riding, and I'm going to chalk it up to a mental thing lol but so far I like it. | |
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