The Cowgirl Conversation

May 3, 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. | Stockman’s Club
Stockyards Station, Fort Worth, Texas

Start the conversation, expand your horizon and foster meaningful connections. The Cowgirl Conversation is the hub for cowgirls from all walks of life: corporate cowgirls, athletes, kiddo wranglers, ranchers, industry leaders, horsewomen and more. Whether you’re seasoned with experience or pulling on your boots for the first time, The Cowgirl Conversation connects women leaders to network and learn from one another. 

How it Works

The Cowgirl Conversation aims to inspire, encourage and motivate women to get involved, get connected and jump into the saddle—literally or figuratively—to chase any dream they might have. 

Each year, we bring new and veteran speakers together to converse about a variety of topics. Audience participation is encouraged! Learn from industry leaders, trailblazers and entrepreneurs about what it takes to succeed, new opportunities and ways to get involved. Enjoy great conversation, a catered lunch, complimentary refreshments and camaraderie with like-minded cowgirls.

Below are just a few of the speakers coming to the Cowgirl Conversation. Check back as we announce more of our line-up.

  • Emcee: Chelsea Edsall
  • Panel 1: Marketing in the Modern Western Industry
    • Logan Hart & Gabrielle Hernandez, Her’n’Hart
    • Sarah Honegger, NRHA
    • Makenzie Kimbro, Roots Run Deep
  • Panel 2: Changes Happening on the Horizon within the Western Industry
    • Christy Landwehr, NRHA
    • Emily Konkel, NRCHA
    • Tracy Sheffield, Texas Thoroughbred Association
    • Caitlin Dobecka, Restoration Ranch Veterinary Wellness
  • Panel 3: What it Takes to be a Female Rodeo/Equine Athlete
  • Panel 4: Wives of the West
    • Lisa Lucia
  • Panel 5: The Artist Behind the Work
    • Olivia Harms
    • Logan Hart, Lady the Brand
 
Plus a special interview with the National Day of the Cowgirl Scholarship Recipient, Katelyn Collins. 

Panel 1 Speakers

Panel 2 Speakers

Panel 3 Speakers

Panel 4 Speakers

Panel 5 Speakers

Meet Our Former Cowgirl Conversation Speakers

  • Emcee: Chelsea Edsell
  • Melanie Smith
  • Tracy Sheffield
  • Brittany Lewis
  • Cheyenne Wimberley
  • Emma Abbott
  • Shaley Ham
  • Paige Lawrence Champion
  • Janie Johnson Finlay
  • Lexi Hoagland
  • Emcee: Chelsea Edsall
  • Adrian Brannan
  • Anna Woolsey
  • Carter Smith
  • Chelsea Shaffer
  • Christa Lafayette
  • Fanchon Stinger
  • Joni Nash
  • Leah Herrington
  • Linsay Sumpter
  • Lisa Lockhart
  • Megan Wimberly
  • Melanie Smith
  • Sarah Falen
  • Stephanie Nash
  • Tracy Sheffield
  • Amanda Kimes
  • Anna Lee Morrison
  • Barbra Schulte
  • Casey Russell
  • Chelsea Edsall
  • Lauren Lovelace Murray
  • Laurie Roden
  • Lainie Whitmire
  • Melanie Smith
  • Nadine Lipson
  • Nakia Teeter
  • Janet Van Bebber
  • Jodi Hendrickson
  • Jill Dunkel
  • Kalie Enlow
  • Kelli Neubert
  • Patty Tiberg
  • Presley Rose
  • Ryann Pedone
  • Tammy Sronce
  • Tina Shanahan
  • Tracy Sheffield
  • Venessa Wood
  • Wanda Waters
  • Alison Umberger
  • Amanda Kimes
  • Barbra Schulte
  • Billie Bray
  • Cierra Chapman
  • Dena Kirkpatrick
  • Diana Vela, Ph.D.
  • Jyme Nichols
  • Erin Taormino
  • Esperanza Tervalon-Garrett
  • Hailey Kinsel
  • Jackie Crawford
  • Jessie Jarvis
  • Jeye Johnson
  • Katie Beal Brown
  • Lindsay Perraton
  • Lindy Burch
  • Patti Colbert
  • Sandra Garnett
  • Sandy Collier
  • Sarah Dawson
  • Shari Burger
  • Sherry Cervi
  • Susan Maddox
  • Tracy Sheffield
  • Amanda Kimes
  • Amy C. Witt
  • Betsy Price
  • Billie Bray
  • Debbie Frapp
  • Dena Kirkpatrick
  • Diana Vela, Ph.D.
  • Donene Taylor
  • Esperazna Tervalon-Garrett
  • Jessica K. Haas
  • Jeye Johnson
  • Kim Lindsey
  • LeAnn Hart
  • Lindy Burch
  • Patti Colbert
  • Sarah Dawson
  • Stephanie Lynn
  • Tracy Sheffield