Cowboy Dating Benefits Houston Rodeo Edition
Cowboys Do It Better: 7 Reasons To Date One—From A Girl Who Knows
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They say everything is bigger in Texas, so that includes the men, too, right?
As the home to the official Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, the Lone Star state is also where some of the finest Black cowboys reside.
One thing’s for certain, two things for sure: there’s nothing bigger than the heart, grit, and swag of a Black cowboy. I should know, being raised and brought up around men whose sole uniform was cowboy hats and boots, a second home was being out canvassing the land, and let’s not forget all the men in my family knew how to throw down in the kitchen — there’s a reason why they say the southern way is the best way!
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Between my closest relatives being what one would call southern gentlemen and having a Godfather who raises racehorses for a living, I take pride in my Southern heritage.
So ladies, listen up. If you’re looking to step into a love story with a cowboy who can two-step, rope a star, and make you feel like the only (and luckiest) girl in the world. Here are seven reasons why dating a cowboy is a ride worth taking.
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1. He’s Built Different (Literally)
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Between breaking horses, hauling feed, and spending just about all day in the sun, the physique of a cowboy is like none other. From broad shoulders to effortless confidence, let’s just say you’re in good (and strong) hands!
2. Family Comes First
Source: Brothers Jimmy and Charlie Yates, Dinwiddie County, Virginia / Courtesy of Yates Recycling LLC
If you’re looking toward a future of settling down, look no further because you may just find what you seek within a cowboy. Ranch life teaches patience, responsibility, and the importance of community, so whether he was raised in the saddles or found his way to the stables a little later, cowboys know the value of family and strive to be a man who takes care of home.
3. Southern Hospitality is in His DNA
Source: Lester Bonner, 78, Dinwiddie County, Virginia / Courtesy of Miguel Atkins (@_mdaphotos)
Chivalry isn’t dead when it comes to a southern gentleman. A cowboy will tip his hat, open doors, and leave you weak in the knees when he calls you ma’am in that southern drawl.
4. He’s Got That Cowboy Drip
Source: Brian and Lil’ Charlie in Dinwiddie County, Virginia / Courtesy of Yates Recycling LLC
We’ve seen how the ladies have had the Houston Rodeo fashion on lock, but have you ever been in the presence of a cowboy when he’s decked out in his Levi jeans, a fresh cowboy hat, and boots and a shining belt buckle to match! Catch him at the Houston Rodeo looking like a modern-day Buffalo Soldier, and try your hardest not to fall in love.
5. He Knows His History
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Black cowboys are more than just a trend, they’re a living legacy and the last of a dying breed. From the father of bulldogging, Bill Pickett, to the trailblazers of today, dating a cowboy means you’re standing next to a man who not only knows his roots, but respects them.
6. Trail Rides = The Ultimate Date Night
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Why have the traditional dinner and a movie, when you can be riding underneath the countryside stars, slow jams playing from the trunk of his pickup truck while his hand rests gently on your waist as he helps you off the saddle – talk about a night to remember!
And for a more modern twist, he’ll have you out line dancing in the Carolinas for a weekend getaway – it doesn’t get more romantic than that!
7. He’s a True Gentleman… Until He’s Not (inserts sly faced emoji here)
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Cowboys may tip their hats and have manners in public, but the way he takes charge in private is…. Just try it out for yourself, we don’t think you’ll regret it!
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