Bandera’s Cowgirl Roundup returned on New Year’s Day, continuing a long-standing tradition honoring the hardworking and talented cowgirls of Bandera County.
The Cowgirl Roundup was created by Leanne Beauxbeannes, Jeanne Beauxbeannes and Carey Reed.
It was produced this year by Debra Slate and Reed.
Organizers said the annual gathering was established to recognize the shared history, friendships and horsemanship of local cowgirls.
This year’s group photograph included 52 cowgirls and marked the 26th anniversary of the first Cowgirl Roundup, which took place at Mansfield Park during a turn-of-the-century celebration.
A panoramic photograph from that inaugural roundup hangs in the Frontier Times Museum.
Over the years, many of the cowgirls and horses captured in earlier photographs have since passed, making the images a lasting record of the cowgirl spirit and the deep bond between riders and their horses.
Organizers said the photos reflect not only tradition but the enduring connections among the women who have participated.
The Cowgirl Roundup continues to serve as a visual and cultural archive of Bandera’s ranching heritage, celebrating generations of women whose lives and friendships have been shaped by horses and the land.
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