As rural Australia braces for a tough summer, cowgirls are building resilience and community, determined to celebrate their country lifestyle. They've come together at a unique equestrian event to share their love of camping, camaraderie, and horses.
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00:00 For women on the land, life can sometimes leave them spinning.
00:06 The backbone are their husbands, their partners, their children, so it's important that we
00:10 do look after ourselves.
00:13 Prioritising mental health isn't always easy.
00:16 Only a few months ago I wasn't in a good place.
00:20 But for Anne Mayerhofer, joy was found in spending time with 700 other rural women.
00:25 I realise just how light I'm feeling and happy now that I need to do this more often.
00:35 This is Australia's third annual Cowgirls Gathering, held in Kilkeven in Queensland's
00:41 Wide Bay region.
00:42 It's just amazing to have such a huge gathering of so many like-minded people.
00:48 This is what we call glamping horse-like style.
00:52 Founded by Amanda Loy, the event aims to bring together women from rural backgrounds to learn
00:58 and have fun.
01:01 Obviously the horse connects us, but it's really about women supporting women.
01:06 Kicking up their heels and taking the reins of their wellbeing.
01:10 Yeah!
01:11 (children laughing)
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