COWGIRL 30 Under 30 2020: Jenna Link

January 29, 2020 0 comments CG Editorial Team

Jenna Link is the Digital Content Manager for COWGIRL and feels fortunate that a career and a passion have come together in a position that allows her to travel around the country, working in the industry that raised her. When she’s not doing COWGIRL things, you can usually find her on the back of a horse, running barrels, or roping, and heading to the next rodeo.

Future for women in the Western industry

“Whether you are a competing cowgirl, a rancher, a fashion influencer, artist, creator, you-name-it, there is room for you at our table. The Western world is full of badass women who are passionate about what they do and they want others and our industry to thrive.”

See the complete list of COWGIRL 30 Under 30 2020 here.
Applications are open for COWGIRL 30 Under 30 2021! Apply here.

COWGIRL 30 Under 30 is sponsored by The Cowboy Channel, Wrangler, Montana Silversmiths, Durango Boots, Charlie 1 Horse Hats, and Cavender’s.

COWGIRL 30 Under 30 2020: Hailey Kinsel

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Hailey Kinsel-Lockwood is a record-breaking, back-to-back World Champion barrel racer with two World Champion titles in 2018 and 2019, two arena records (one being held at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo), and a 2017 The American Barrel Racing Champion title. From a business perspective, she is covering all bases, having earned a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics (Finance and Real Estate option) from Texas A&M University and garnering more than $800,000 in career winnings.

Future for women in the Western industry

“My long-term goal is to have my own breeding and training operation that will come at the end of rodeoing. I want to have a strong business plan for that, be able to make money doing that, and be smart about it.”

See the complete list of COWGIRL 30 Under 30 2020 here.
Applications are open for COWGIRL 30 Under 30 2021! Apply here.

COWGIRL 30 Under 30 is sponsored by The Cowboy Channel, Wrangler, Montana Silversmiths, Durango Boots, Charlie 1 Horse Hats, and Cavender’s.

COWGIRL 30 Under 30 2020: Mesa Pate

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Raised by horse trainers Curt and Tammy Pate, Mesa Pate was instilled a passion for all animals at a young age. At 17 years young, she became involved in the bucking bull industry and had early success with some very talented animals. Fast-forward to the present, and she is still involved heavily in the bucking bull industry, as well as the reined cow horse industry. Pate and her mother produce Art of the Cowgirl, an annual gathering that celebrates cowgirls and their contributions to the Western lifestyle and culture.

Future for women in the Western industry

“I feel like women of the world should take note of how the women in the Western industry are changing things for the better, and how they are accomplishing that with grace, grit, and positivity.”

See the complete list of COWGIRL 30 Under 30 2020 here.
Applications are open for COWGIRL 30 Under 30 2021! Apply here.

COWGIRL 30 Under 30 is sponsored by The Cowboy Channel, Wrangler, Montana Silversmiths, Durango Boots, Charlie 1 Horse Hats, and Cavender’s.

COWGIRL 30 Under 30 2020: Kirbe Schnoor

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Kirbe Schnoor has always been an advocate for the agriculture industry. Growing up raising Angus cattle and showing livestock, she later took a job in agricultural reporting and worked her way up to hosting a live broadcast show discussing the cattle market. Now she serves as the Western lifestyle reporter and agricultural host for The Cowboy Channel and RFD-TV. She is also hosting RanchHer, a new series that started in January 2020, focusing on women in the Western world.

Future for women in the Western industry

“The future is here and the women of the West are advocating for what they believe in. I understand and share the passion these women have for what they do, I admire their resolve to build careers in a male-dominated industry, and I am just happy to play a small role in sharing their stories!”

See the complete list of COWGIRL 30 Under 30 2020 here.
Applications are open for COWGIRL 30 Under 30 2021! Apply here.

COWGIRL 30 Under 30 is sponsored by The Cowboy Channel, Wrangler, Montana Silversmiths, Durango Boots, Charlie 1 Horse Hats, and Cavender’s.

COWGIRL 30 Under 30 2020: Fallon Wentz

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Fallon Wentz was born into the bucking-bull business and has helped her family raise, haul, and flank their bulls at PBR and PRCA events. Her family’s bulls have gone to the PBR World Finals for the past nine years, and to the NFR for the past three years. Apart from the bucking-bull scene, Wentz is a dedicated college student with a passion for Western fashion.

Future for women in the Western industry

“I predict more women will honor the Western industry because of its diverse and deep-rooted history. Western women are empowering and inspirational trailblazers who instill themselves in their Western styles and beliefs while also being supportive of others in the industry.”

See the complete list of COWGIRL 30 Under 30 2020 here.
Applications are open for COWGIRL 30 Under 30 2021! Apply here.

COWGIRL 30 Under 30 is sponsored by The Cowboy Channel, Wrangler, Montana Silversmiths, Durango Boots, Charlie 1 Horse Hats, and Cavender’s.

COWGIRL 30 Under 30 2020: Alexis Bloomer

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Alexis Bloomer is an award-winning journalist, entrepreneur, and author with extensive knowledge in the media field. Her accomplishments include hosting her own stage show, reporting live from red-carpet events, hosting her own talk show on SIRIUS XM, and more. Now, she interviews professional rodeo athletes and musicians on the Wrangler Network and runs her own media company.

Future for women in the Western industry

“I think the future is bright, as long as we all remember why we work so hard to preserve this industry. This way of life is about so much more than our own success, it is about all of our success. When one of us succeeds or brings a positive light to our world, we all win.”

See the complete list of COWGIRL 30 Under 30 2020 here.
Applications are open for COWGIRL 30 Under 30 2021! Apply here.

COWGIRL 30 Under 30 is sponsored by The Cowboy Channel, Wrangler, Montana Silversmiths, Durango Boots, Charlie 1 Horse Hats, and Cavender’s.

COWGIRL 30 Under 30 2020: Jordan Jo Fabrizio

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Jordan Jo Fabrizio made history as the first ever World Champion breakaway roper at Cheyenne Frontier Days 2019. Jordan has a rodeo resume a mile long and has big goals as she represents herself and the sport of rodeo, specifically breakaway roping, with integrity and passion.

Future for women in the Western industry

“I feel that it is the utmost importance for those who are involved in the industry today to build our identity, character, integrity, and leadership to be an example for all of the young ladies that dream of being a part of the industry. I think it is so important, especially in today’s times, to strongly emphasize the history and roots of where we started, and continue to implement and carry on that legacy.”

See the complete list of COWGIRL 30 Under 30 2020 here.
Applications are open for COWGIRL 30 Under 30 2021! Apply here.

COWGIRL 30 Under 30 is sponsored by The Cowboy Channel, Wrangler, Montana Silversmiths, Durango Boots, Charlie 1 Horse Hats, and Cavender’s.

COWGIRL 30 Under 30 2020: Madison Marlow and Taylor Dye

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Madison Marlow and Taylor Dye, known as the award-winning Nashville recording artists Maddie & Tae, first gained wide attention with the release of their first hit single, “Girl in a Country Song,” and their string of hits has continued to grow. As business partners, the dynamic duo has earned its chops when it comes to the strategy of a successful musical brand. Read Maddie & Tae’s full story in the feature by Wendy Wilkinson.

Future for women in the Western industry

“It is so important to recognize the future of our industry when they are right here in front of you. These young women are all under the age of 30. They are business executives, entrepreneurs, creators, you name it; they are it, and they are making a difference for the future of our Western industry.”

See the complete list of COWGIRL 30 Under 30 2020 here.
Applications are open for COWGIRL 30 Under 30 2021! Apply here.

COWGIRL 30 Under 30 is sponsored by The Cowboy Channel, Wrangler, Montana Silversmiths, Durango Boots, Charlie 1 Horse Hats, and Cavender’s.

COWGIRL 30 Under 30 2020: Kirstie Jones

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Kirstie Jones is the owner and lead photographer of the boutique and fine-art equine photography studio Kirstie Marie Photography, LLC. A lifetime horse enthusiast, the Texas-based fine-art equine photographer has experienced firsthand the bond between a horse and a girl and strives to capture that special relationship for each and every client. Jones earned a BBA in Finance from the Neeley School of Business at Texas Christian University, where she rode as a scholarship athlete for the TCU Equestrian Team.

Future for women in the Western industry

“Within the Western industry specifically, women are presented with limitless opportunity to monetize their talent and passions. I am so blessed by the opportunity to work from home, start a family, and raise my daughter in an environment where she is watching her mother live her dream.”

See the complete list of COWGIRL 30 Under 30 2020 here.
Applications are open for COWGIRL 30 Under 30 2021! Apply here.

COWGIRL 30 Under 30 is sponsored by The Cowboy Channel, Wrangler, Montana Silversmiths, Durango Boots, Charlie 1 Horse Hats, and Cavender’s.

COWGIRL 30 Under 30 2020: Kaitlin Gustave

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Kaitlin Gustave discovered her love for team roping at the age of 16 and never looked back. The young editor—a roper in her own right—graduated with a B.A. in Broadcast Journalism from West Texas A&M University where she competed on the rodeo team in team and breakaway roping. It was an opportunity to intern for Spin to Win Rodeo Magazine (now Team Roping Journal) that showed her she could turn her passion for the sport into a career.

Future for women in the Western industry

“I truly believe that as long as you have a passion for the industry and what you do, there are no limits. I hope that I can have a hand in helping grow the role that women play in the Western industry and inspire young women to always follow their dreams.”

See the complete list of COWGIRL 30 Under 30 2020 here.
Applications are open for COWGIRL 30 Under 30 2021! Apply here.

COWGIRL 30 Under 30 is sponsored by The Cowboy Channel, Wrangler, Montana Silversmiths, Durango Boots, Charlie 1 Horse Hats, and Cavender’s.