10 Reasons You Should Date a Cowgirl
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Posted by Laura Thompson Nov 8, 2008 |
I was recently inspired by Suite101 writer Sarah Turner's blog post about the dangers of dating a writer. Rather than giving advice for men who might want to date a cowgirl, I thought I'd illuminate some of the advantages of this type of relationship.
Granted, your cowgirl is likely to come home late from the barn with hay in her hair on a regular basis, but can't you look past the dirty boots in the laundry room and the saddle pad in the washing machine? Believe it or not, dating a cowgirl doesn't always have to be all bad.
1- She doesn't mind getting dirty.
Men are always complaining about how women are afraid to roll around in the dirt with the dogs, but this isn't a factor when you date a cowgirl. Your significant other will be just as happy working in the garden or hiking through woods as she is getting dressed up for a night on the town because she's used to getting dirty at the barn.
2- She won't have time to get on your nerves.
Many men are concerned about dating a potentially clingy woman, but when you date a cowgirl, she won't be around long enough to grate your nerves. We horse lovers are constantly on the go, traveling to horse shows and getting in extra rides. She'll make time for you when you need her company, but otherwise she's her own woman.
3- She's super athletic.
You might not think that it takes much muscle to stay on a horse, but you'd be wrong. When you date a cowgirl, you don't have to worry about putting up with a sissy. Horseback riders have strength, endurance, balance and even flexibility. Who knows? Maybe she'll try out your favorite sport if you try out hers.
4- She won't hog the bathroom.
Women who spend their time at the barn and at horse shows don't have the luxury of taking three hours to get ready in the morning. We're up, in the shower, dressed and ready to face the day in record time, because we know every minute wasted in front of the mirror is a minute we don't get to spend with a horse.
5- She won't keep you waiting.
Horseback riders are used to staying on a strict schedule, from riding lessons to horse show times. This means that she understands what you mean when you tell her to meet you at a restaurant at seven o'clock, and you won't stand around waiting for thirty minutes until she gets her act together.
6- She loves that you hate horses.
Some men think that a cowgirl only wants to date a cowboy, but this isn't always the case. Sometimes it's nice to spend time with a man who doesn't have horse shows and breeding schedules on the brain, and she'll enjoy having something all to herself. You can share your mutual affection for kung-fu movies and Britpop, but keep some things for yourselves.
7- She loves it when you cheer her on.
Take time out of your busy Saturday to watch your cowgirl compete in a horse show, and she'll be thanking you for weeks afterward. Showing your support and cheering her to victory is one of the things she loves most, and the rewards for your devotion will be plentiful.
8- She's totally versatile.
When you date a cowgirl, it's like dating two women. On the one hand, you've got the girl who dressed in breeches and spurs and comes home with dirt all over her clothes; on the other, you've got a girly-girl who doesn't mind wearing a dress for a special occasion. Isn't variety the spice of life?
9- She's the sweetest girl you'll ever meet.
Animal lovers are naturally sweet human beings, intuitive and generous to a fault. When you date a cowgirl, she might seem a little bit rough around the edges. Inside, though, she's a total marshmallow.
10- She's a great secret-keeper.
When you date a cowgirl, you don't have to worry about her blabbing your secrets to half the free world. She's got at least two pairs of devoted listening ears attached to the heads of animals who can't talk back. She can vent her frustrations and secrets to the horses without breaching your trust.
So what are you waiting for? Next time you head to a bar to pick up a woman, consider a cowgirl.