I left for the wilderness practically right after we got back from Trinidad and haven’t had a chance to share any pictures.
We squeezed an unbelievable amount of oohs, aahs and adventure into a whirlwind 30h trip to the opening weekend of Cowgirl Artists of America ‘s art show Women’s Work at the A.R. Mitchell Memorial Museum Of Western Art in Trinidad, Colorado.
We saw incredible art work, met talented artists, enjoyed the museum and lovely gift shop. Seeing Sarah Dean Art ‘s beautiful oil paintings “Leaving a Legacy” and “Capable Hands” of our Wild Horse Outreach & Advocacy Ambassador Mustangs, most notably the one and only Lacy alongside Tiny and DG Petrie, and forever goofy Ranger the “free on Facebook” younger of the two German Shepherds was both humbling and a bit surreal.
We’re grateful to the organizers and to Sarah for reaching out to and partnering with us and for giving Mustangs yet another platform to shine. “Capable Hands” sold that weekend, so Lacy, Tiny, Ranger, and the full moon over Pike’s Peak are going to be hanging in someone’s home soon.
For those of you who have a 2024 WHOA calendar: Look at your August picture and see if it seems at all familiar 
We got up early on Saturday and decided on adventure over breakfast, knowing we’d want to make it back to the museum for the luncheon and awards ceremony.
Following a friend’s suggestion, we drove to the equally quirky and scenic mountain town of Cuchara, sat on a bench in the morning sun with iced coffee, wandered all around the tiny town and bought elk jerky for breakfast.
On the way back we made time for mountain lake wanderings and an impromptu swim, and still managed to be presentable and even punctual for the luncheon.
“Leaving a Legacy” won people’s choice award. That may be the only blue ribbon Lacy ever wins but it’s an especially cool one and she’s the best, toughest, fiercest pretty little branded mare in all the land in either case 
If you enjoy artwork, beautiful scenery and horses, check out Sarah Dean’s work on social media, you won’t be disappointed!
If you’re interested, you can see all the amazing pieces through the end of September. The museum is worth a visit in either case!
Peep the branded Mustang on a boot that was also part of the show. It was neat seeing wild horses so well represented.
Also, Tay Martin rocking one of the pretty teal and cream WHOA hats. It’s my favorite color but being the dirt magnet I am, I wear the charcoal and blue one. Thank you to Western Skies Design Company for making them for us!
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