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The Violet Cowgirl Foundation

Scholarships for the horse-obsessed Wyoming girl

Applications are open until August 7, 2026

Special Events

Click to go to our Frontier Days Auction, July 17-26, 2026! Proceeds benefit the Foundation!

Click to go to our Tractor Raffle! Proceeds benefit the Foundation!

Our Mission

Keeping the Spirit of the Cowgirl alive by sharing the magic of horses and the Western culture with young girls!

We ride in loving memory of Violet, our smallest cowgirl who never got to saddle up!

We are building a legacy for the next generation of Cowgirls with the transformative power of horses.

 

The bond between a young girl and a horse is life-changing.

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It instills quiet confidence, profound responsibility, and a healthy emotional foundation that lasts a lifetime.

Through the generosity of many who believe in this mission,
we are offering 7 scholarships
to girls between the ages of 7-12 in the Casper and Cheyenne areas.

Applications open July 7, Violet’s Birthday. They will close August 8.

Each scholarship will include the following: 

  • A full year of horseback riding lessons and horse care instruction by insured instructors.

  • Cowgirl gear: a purple Cowboy hat, a pair of purple Cowboy boots, a purple riding jacket, and a custom designed Violet saddle pad. 

  • Western art lessons taught by Roslan Fichtner-Marx, a professional artist and illustrator. 

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After the completion of a successful year each Cowgirl will earn a Violet Cowgirl Buckle.

Our Heart

illustration of a cowgirl on a horse wearing a purple hat and boots

Behind the mission

On July 7, 2025, Violet Mary Diane was born and on July 13, she went to be with Jesus.

 

Violet is the heart behind this important mission as we create a legacy in her name.


Her short seven days of life rocked hundreds of peoples’ faith.

 

We were devastated to lose her so soon, but we have chosen to Cowgirl Up and use the strength she gifted with us to help young Cowgirls’ dreams come true! 

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Scholarships

What's included

A young girl across the fence from a black horse.

Horseback riding lessons

A drawing of a purple cowboy boot.

Tack & Gear

A hand painting a cowgirl.

Art classes

How to Apply

Applications open on Violet's birthday, July 7, 2026

Support the Foundation

Donate

Donating to the foundation provides young girls with horseback riding lessons, equine instruction, art lessons, and gear.

Become a Sponsor

Sponsoring our young girls' horseback riding lessons scholarships gives girls the confidence and maturity of working with horses.

The Violet Cowgirl Book

The Violet Cowgirl book cover.

Another way to support the Foundation is to purchase the book! Written by Mary, illustrated by Roslan, this treasure of a kids' book with thrill any little cowgirl you know.

All proceeds support the Foundation.

Find out more

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The Violet Cowgirl Foundation is a nonprofit corporation organized under the laws of Wyoming. Federal 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status is pending with the IRS. Contributions are expected to be tax-deductible retroactive to our founding date upon confirmation of that status. EIN: 42-1935916. We recommend consulting your tax advisor.

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