The Season for Giving - Supporting our own in need

I think everyone believes that Christmas is the season for giving. We can give in many ways - prayers, time, attention and of course, money. There are several people from our community, and I mean the community of the horse, that are in need. The latest tragedy happened to Josh & Anna Meyers of Meyers Silver, and their two young children.

The Art of the Cowgirl Facebook page posted the following yesterday:

Tragedy struck the Western Arts Community. There are multiple personal auctions going around to help this sweet family, and we plan on hosting our own in the upcoming days. Below is more information on how you can help the Meyer's in their time of need.

As many of you may have learned today, Josh & Anna Meyers of Meyers Silver need our help. This past Saturday, December 17th, their home in northern California burned to the ground- losing everything. Praise God the four of them are safe and thankfully have wonderful neighbors allowing them a warm house to stay in for the time being.

Now is the time for our ranching and artist/maker community to come together and do what we do best- help others. I have been talking with Anna and she has given me permission to share her Venmo and Paypal. If you are able to help this family and dear friends of mine this Christmas season through monetary donation, it would mean the world.

Venmo: Anna-Allen-2
Paypal: horsecountry66@mac.com

Additionally, while there is not yet a group formed to support the Meyers, there will undoubtably be Makers and Artists in the Art of the Cowgirl and extended family that will be making/selling their creations to raise money for the Meyers. Emily McCartney, the creator of the this Facebook message and owner of Road Runner Gallery will be listing an auction item in support

"My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you." John 15:12

The Art of the Cowgirl Event is held annually and this year from January 18-22, 2023, at Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre, Queen Creek, Arizona. 

Tammy Pate, the better half of Curt Pate, founded this event to showcase women in the horse and related industry. Or as they say "showcase through an annual gathering that celebrates cowgirls and their artistic contributions to western lifestyle. And raising the necessary funds to support emerging artists in expanding their knowledge and skills via fellowships with master artists in their field." The Art of the Cowgirl hosts a trade show, women's ranch rodeo, horsemanship clinics and demonstrations, roping and cow dog competition, music, art and horse sale.