These are our favorite inspirational cowgirl quotes to keep in mind when you’re in need of some wisdom, courage, and strength to carry on.
The Wild West is tough, but cowgirls are tougher. The cowgirl spirit is not reserved only for the horseback-riding, boot-wearing ranchers of the world. The cowgirl spirit is for everyone who wants to soar beyond what is expected of them. Let the country girls that have made it big lift you up with their words. Take a look at C&I’s favorite cowgirl sayings to get the confidence and grit you need.
Quotes From The Greats
Take a little piece of advice from a few of the cowgirls that helped shape the West.
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“Aim for the high mark and you will hit it. No, not the first time, not the second time, and maybe not the third. But keep on aiming and keep on shooting for only practice will make you perfect. Finally you’ll hit the bull’s-eye of success.” — Annie Oakley
“I figure if a girl wants to be a legend, she should go ahead and be one.” — Calamity Jane
“I didn’t plan on being different. All I knew my whole life is to be all out. It takes guts to go out there to do what your heart tells you to do at full bore. I was a bull rider, and if you’re not all or nothing, you probably won’t be a very good one.” — Jonnie Jonckowski
“No matter what your career path is, you get out of it what you put into it. You also need to remember that there are a lot of bumps in the road. But always do what works for you regardless of what others are doing around you. Success is a journey, so be patient with the process.” — Lisa Lockhart
“To succeed in life, you need three things: A wishbone, a backbone, and a funny bone.” — Reba McEntire
Cowgirl Quotes About Courage
It takes a lot of courage to hop in the saddle.
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“Cowgirl is an attitude, really; a pioneer spirit, a special American brand of courage.” — Dale Evans
“A cowgirl knows no fear.” — Unknown
“Cowgirls don’t cry, they just dust off and ride.” — Brooks & Dunn
“A cowgirl is a woman with guts and a horse.” — Unknown
“Cowgirl Courage isn’t the lack of fear, but the courage to take action in the face of fear.” — J.H. Lee
Cowgirl Quotes About Independence
It is a cowgirl’s prerogative to live as freely as the morning breeze.
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“Give a girl the right pair of boots and she can conquer the world.” — Marilyn Monroe
“For one to fly, one needs only to take the reins.” — Melissa James
“In riding a horse we borrow freedom.” — Helen Thomson
“She is whiskey in a teacup.” — Dean Brody
“A girl should be two things: Who and what she wants.” — Coco Chanel
Cowgirl Quotes About Resilience
The trail may be rough sometimes, but the true cowgirl persists.
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“I always just say that life is a roller coaster, and you better be along for the whole ride. It’s hard not to let the lows define you, but I think that’s where the tough get tougher. It is a mindset to fight your way back to the top. Determination is a huge factor in the outcome.” — Lisa Lockhart
“Storms make trees take deeper roots.” — Dolly Parton
“Life’s tough, but cowgirls are tougher.” — Unknown
“Look like a girl, act like a lady, think like a man, and work like a dog.” — Caroline Simon
“What separates a winner from the rest of the pack is not raw talent or physical ability, it is the drive and dedication to work hard every single day and the heart to go after your dream.” — Linda Mastandrea
Quotes To Help You Embrace Your Inner Cowgirl
Everybody’s got a little cowgirl in them. It’s just a matter of setting your inner cowgirl free.
“Don’t be a lady, be a legend.” — Dolly Parton
“Boots, class and a little sass, that’s what cowgirls are made of.” — Candice Nichols
“Dirt is cowgirl glitter.” — Fallon Taylor
“Most cowgirls are natural storytellers, their art honed by years of practice.” — Teresa Jordan
“Good girls are made of sugar and spice, cowgirls are made of whiskey on ice.” — Rita Cynder
