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When the author moved from Indiana to Arizona, she endeavored to meet her local ranch women neighbors. The first one, Kim McElroy, was so engaging to chat with that soon both women were laughing their heads off as they shared escapades with their aninals--and how they survived them. Realizing that this was a book just waiting to be written about wonderfully strong, funny and hard-working ranch women, Rose began asking for referrals. What the author ended up with was a group of eclectic and awesome women willing to share their stories. GIRLS CAN BE COWBOYS TOO! Volume I became a compilation of non-fiction biographical conversations with these amazing women. Several are real ranch cowboys as they work their own ranches or help on others. The word ""Cowgirl,"" is frowned upon by these women as it conjures thoughts of frills and fancy boots, which does not describe these gals. While not every ""cowboy"" in this story works with cattle, all the women who share their life stories have a connection and strong love of the land, family and animals. Those who raise cattle for market take pride in caring for their animals humanely. There are stories about cats, dogs, chickens, grasshoppers, snakes--lots of snakes, horse, cows and wildfires. Several women rode the Tevis Endurance Race. Darice ""almost a senior citizen"" got kicked in the face and with her nose bleeding and an injured knee, took Ibuprofen and was off again. Eve Blumenfeld rode a mule in the 2016 Tevis and won an award from the American Mule Association for the highest endurance mileage in one season. Kim McElroy is the author's neighbor and was the inspiration the the book, Bonnie Ebsen Jackson, actor Buddy Ebsen's daughter, uses her horses and ranch to help people face drug addiction and emotional issues. Christi Silverberg-Rose helps military men and women adjust to civilian life again, Kimberly Henson rides her Longhorn steer, while Cynthia Rigden sculpts and paints her Longhorns. Shelly Godfrey takes her therapy dogs to nursing homes, had a near death experience following a heart attack, was three weeks on life support, felt God speak to her and send her back to this world, ""to get the message of faith out."" Mary Matli is an award-winning cowboy poet and a real working cowboy. Mary is the inspiration for the title. Bev Pettit is a fine art equine photographer known the world over and took the photo of ""Jane, Arizona Cowgirl"" on the cover. Jane's story is included. The author also includes stories of her own as she and ladies chat. These stories of facinating women are sure to inspire and entertain. Look for Volume II to continue with stories about these special women. v

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Reviewed By Geoff Habiger for Readers' Favorite edited for Volume I Women have been pioneers in the West since the earliest days, and that tradition continues today. In Girls Can Be Cowboys Too! Rose Miller introduces us to over 30 strong, independent women of Arizona who exemplify the pioneer ethic. Each woman is interviewed by Rose, who shares their experiences, heritage and passion for the land, their animals, and their professions. Interspersed with Rose's interviews are some poetry, essays, and beautiful photographs. The women that Rose interviews have many different backgrounds, interests, and experiences, but through the interviews you see a common thread of strong, independent women who not only survive in a world that is traditionally dominated by men, but thrive in it. I enjoyed Rose's interview with Bonnie Ebsen Jackson, daughter of actor Buddy Ebsen, and who uses equine-assisted activities to help people face mental health issues, opiate addiction, and emotional issues. Cheryl Searer's story of endurance horse rides and her experience in the Tevis Cup Race - a hundred-mile race through the California high Sierra - was also very interesting for a non-horse person like myself... The stories feature photos of the women and their animals, and this provided a nice, intimate connection to each person. Girls Can Be Cowboys Too! Volume I is a unique collection of interviews with strong, independent women. Their experiences will provide an entertaining diversion and give you a glimpse into the lives of the women that carry on the pioneer tradition.

Reviewed By Geoff Habiger for Readers' Favorite edited for Volume I Women have been pioneers in the West since the earliest days, and that tradition continues today. In Girls Can Be Cowboys Too! Rose Miller introduces us to over 30 strong, independent women of Arizona who exemplify the pioneer ethic. Each woman is interviewed by Rose, who shares their experiences, heritage and passion for the land, their animals, and their professions. Interspersed with Rose's interviews are some poetry, essays, and beautiful photographs. The women that Rose interviews have many different backgrounds, interests, and experiences, but through the interviews you see a common thread of strong, independent women who not only survive in a world that is traditionally dominated by men, but thrive in it. I enjoyed Rose's interview with Bonnie Ebsen Jackson, daughter of actor Buddy Ebsen, and who uses equine-assisted activities to help people face mental health issues, opiate addiction, and emotional issues. Cheryl Searer's story of endurance horse rides and her experience in the Tevis Cup Race - a hundred-mile race through the California high Sierra - was also very interesting for a non-horse person like myself... The stories feature photos of the women and their animals, and this provided a nice, intimate connection to each person. Girls Can Be Cowboys Too! Volume I is a unique collection of interviews with strong, independent women. Their experiences will provide an entertaining diversion and give you a glimpse into the lives of the women that carry on the pioneer tradition.

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Many of us are animal lovers. Most of us first became attracted to animals when we were small children. Such is the story of Rose Miller. Like many young girls, Rose was born with a deep love for all animals, but especially horses. The family moved to a Pennsylvania hill-top farm where at 15, Rose got Smokey, her first horse. It would be many years later after getting married, moving to Indiana, adding 4 children to the family, and surviving a deadly tornado before Rose got her chance to raise nationally acclaimed Tennessee Walking Horses. Accumulating dogs and cats was simply a part of life. Some fostered, adopted, or purchased, some kept and others re-homed, but all with a story to tell. Now nearly 40 years later, she has shared her memories in: The Horse That Wouldn't Trot, Mules, Mules and More Mules, and Dogs, Dogs and More Dogs. ¬¬¬ The family sold their large Indiana horse farm in 2012, and moved to Arizona. The latest book addition: Girls Can be Cowboys Too is about the fascinating, sometimes dangerous, but always educational lives of Western women. Not all are on real ranches, but all have a devout love of the land and their animals The books are educational in a conversational style, but mainly written for the enjoyment of the reader. All books are suitable for every age reader.

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