Her Cowgirl Strength

07/28/2025

07/28/2025

New historic book coming!
https://hercowgirlstrength.com/black-cowgirls%2Fequestrian

07/24/2025

Amazing accomplishments 👏👏

Patricia Kelly is a Vietnam veteran and American cowgirl who created the nationally the recognized nonprofit Ebony Horsewomen, Inc. (EHI). “Ms. Pat” utilizes the scenic nature of Keney Park to introduce the healing power of horses to children and families in Hartford. Since creating EHI in 1984, she has helped hundreds of people engage in equine-assisted therapy, offering opportunities to underserved youth.

Originally, EHI only catered to women, but while riding through Keney Park, a young boy asked Ms. Pat, “Is that a real horse?” prompting her to expand the impact of her work. More than 40 years later, EHI is still considered the only Black-owned and operated organization in the U.S. offering equestrian-related therapy. The nonprofit pairs clients with licensed therapists and horse specialists to treat an array of mental health issues. They also offer an Equestrian Summer Day Camp for children and teens aged 5-17.

“It’s important for our children to have the same resources and opportunities as any other child,” says Ms. Pat. “ It’s not about race; it’s about the importance of stabilizing a community. Ebony Horsewomen, Inc. Equestrian and Therapeutic Center, Keney Park and Hartford are now places of history and destination.”

Ms. Pat was among 10 people recognized at the CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute event in 2014. She was also inducted into the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame in 2015, and has appeared on popular reality shows, sharing the amazing work of Ebony Horsewomen, Inc. Equestrian and Therapeutic Center.

07/24/2025

Rode her last ba****ck bronc at 71 years old!!!!🤠💪

07/24/2025

Congratulations!!

First and foremost, I have to thank the man upstairs 🙌🏽

This trip to Indiana started off REAL rocky and uneasy. There were so many different obstacles and challenges but the man upstairs and my support system pushed us through and held us together.

Consuelo Harris - you are a real life Angel. If it weren’t for you believing in us and supporting us the way you do, this trip wouldn’t have been possible. I love you forever 🥹

Chandra Calloway - Thank you for always stepping in, having my back and holding homebase down, girl. It takes a special kinda person to man the fort just like how I do it. 😌

THIS is: FG DAWNS LEGACY.
(FG BORN LEGACY x DAWNS COOL GIRL)

THIS is your 2025 TWO TIME (2x) WORLD CHAMPION. 🏆 🏆 🏌🏽‍♀️

💜🩶

07/23/2025

07/18/2025

Easy reading for kids and fun story for horse lovers of all ages.

If you see me in person, I will have copies with me.

A book about a lady's first horse. She rescues the horse and they spend time getting to understand each other. The horse forms a strong bond with the lady for rescuing and taking care of the horse.

07/11/2025

The California's Richest All Girl Breakaway & Team Roping is happening on August 3, 2025, in Tres Pinos, California, and YOU can nominate the event for your shot at winning a 2026 Women's Rodeo World Championship Qualifier Series spot.

𝘾𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙣𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙚:
• All-Girl Breakaway
• Open All-Girl Team Roping

Nominate through the VRQ 📲 app.wcrarodeo.com

♦ 𝘿𝙊𝙐𝘽𝙇𝙀 𝙋𝙊𝙄𝙉𝙏𝙎 awarded in each round♦

Cowgirls must purchase a WRC ID Card through the NextGen Rodeo App
Questions? Email [email protected]

07/07/2025