IT’S NEVER JUST A HORSE

the national cowgirl museum and hall of fame reveals exciting new exhibits.

The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame is a must-see destination in Fort Worth, Texas. Since its opening in 2002, just beside the historic Will Rogers Equestrian Center, the museum has paid tribute to the women who shaped our western heritage. On March 9, after completing an extensive $5.5-million renovation, the museum’s second floor has reopened, featuring a brand-new exhibit called “It’s Never Just a Horse.”

Walking up stairs surrounded by walls adorned with horse-themed Hermès scarves, visitors enter the second floor. Laid out in a spacious design that highlights the unique relationship between women and horses, the floor showcases many Cowgirl Hall of Fame inductees.

modern flair

You may be surprised by such a modern design for a museum focused on iconic western women and history. The 33,000-square-foot, two-story museum—and the second floor in particular—tells traditional stories in a non-traditional way.

It’s Never Just A Horse features five “islands” of artifacts centered around the following themes: ranching, competing, healing, business and inspiring. In addition, visitors can peruse multimedia screens at each island featuring hundreds more artifacts, photos and information.

Some of the latest displays include the saddle Kit Harington used while portraying Jon Snow in the HBO series Game of Thrones; the saddle is on loan from horse master and 2016 Cowgirl Honoree Camilla Naprous. Other artifacts include