Forever Cowgirl® Buckle & Scholarship Award

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When you think of a forever cowgirl, you might picture a little gal

riding her pony or a seasoned woman gathering cattle or sheep

on her trusted steed. In Ten Sleep, Wyoming we remember both

of these visions and a red-haired young lady with a creative spirit

and a love for horses, family and the western way of life. We

think of a girl with a bright smile, warm heart and generous

nature who left us all too soon. 

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Joslyn Cabre was a vibrant young woman with a great many

talents. She was an inspiration as a cowgirl, a friend, a designer,

an artist, a volunteer, and had just started her own cattle herd.

Her love of horses, family and community brought her to be an

integral part of the Ten Sleep Rodeo.  She had also found a new

passion in the barrel race competition and was training prospects

and invented a barrel racing tool.  Her aim was to preserve and

promote the Cowgirl and ranching way of life. Her website

forever-cowgirl.com and former Australian Shepherd dog breeding

program are reflections of this.

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After her passing from Hantavirus in 2013, the former Beauty & the Beast Rodeo named the Barrel Race in her memory and the TenSleep Rodeo Association and Queen contest included the Joslyn Cabre Sweetheart Award. This award went to the young lady who displays poise, sportsmanship and confidence during the queen competition. 

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This is the tenth year Joslyn’s family has offered a Montana Silversmiths Forever Cowgirl™ memorial buckle and scholarship.  The Washakie County or Big Horn County girl who earns this buckle and scholarship may use the money to begin or further her equine knowledge. This may include riding lessons, clinics, farrier school, books and/or instructional DVD's.

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To be eligible for the scholarship, each entrant must be within the ages of  9 to 19  years old. (But not necessarily a horse owner or cowgirl…yet) and include:

• A handwritten essay on why you desire this award and how you would use it

• Essay must include what you would like to learn

• Must include how it would further your equine goals

• Shall be no more than 3 full pages, double spaced and legible.

• Please submit your essay to: 
  Forever Cowgirl, P.O. Box 126, Ten Sleep, WY 82442 by June 15, 2025