Cowgirl Creative: Lauryn Rachel Lives Her Dreams Out Loud

In the quiet countryside near Clandonald, Alberta, Lauryn Rachel Dueck is building something unique, a life where artistry and horsemanship intertwine. A musician, horse trainer, and jewelry maker, Dueck wears many hats, and each of them tells part of the story of a young woman chasing her passions with full force.

Born in Calgary, Dueck spent her early years moving between communities across Alberta and Saskatchewan. Despite the frequent moves, music was a constant. Raised in a musical family, she grew up surrounded by her mother’s piano and her father’s guitar and organ. While her siblings had formal lessons, Dueck took a self-taught path. By high school, she was playing guitar and piano, writing songs, and performing in both church and musical theatre, including lead roles in The Wizard of Oz, Anne of Green Gables, and Annie.

Her songwriting began as a way to process emotions and soon evolved into a craft rooted in both real-life experience and creative imagination. One song, “I Used to Be A Cowboy,” was inspired by a phrase her father once said and pays tribute to her grandfather’s life as a cowboy. The track will be featured on her upcoming debut album. Today, Dueck’s music is a blend of country and musical theatre influences, laced with honesty, storytelling, and country-western sounds like banjo, fiddle, and organ. She draws inspiration from romance, relationships, and snippets of everyday conversation, crafting songs that feel both grounded and poetic.

Outside of music, Dueck is making a name for herself in the horse world. She founded Lauryn Rachel Horsemanship in 2020, traveling to help clients with problem horses. After gaining hands-on experience working with top trainers and in an equine vet clinic, she rebranded her business to Lauryn Rachel Performance Horses in 2025, reflecting her focus on developing high-level, well-rounded performance prospects. Her daily routine includes feeding, grooming, training, trail riding, and caring for both client and personal horses. With a commitment to individualized training and excellent animal care, Lauryn values not only talent in a horse, but also heart, try, and personality.

Her growing breeding program includes two foals and a young stallion preparing for his first breeding season. She carefully selects and nurtures horses with correct conformation and sharp minds, aiming to produce future winners in the show pen. In 2023, Dueck won her first belt buckle at the Lloyd Ex Spring Series on a horse she trained from the ground up.

When she’s not in the barn or the studio, Dueck creates handmade jewelry through her business Prairie Western Revival. Inspired by a close friend, the jewelry blends boho and western styles, using turquoise, charms, and macrame techniques. It’s a creative outlet that ties into her lifestyle. She wears her own pieces during equine events, musical performances, and daily ranch life.

On September 16, Dueck attended the Vermilion Farmers’ Market with her jewelry in tow as well as her guitar. Between chatting with customers and showcasing her handmade pieces, she took to the stage to entertain vendors and market-goers with her original music. It was there that I met her and quickly realized her talents stretch far beyond one title. What started as a casual stop at a market stall turned into a discovery of a local artist whose creativity, skill, and passion run deep.

Though her schedule is packed, Dueck thrives on the hustle. Managing multiple businesses, riding horses, writing music, and crafting jewelry isn’t easy, but for her, it’s fulfilling. She stays organized by handling business admin monthly and keeping her priorities clear.

Dueck isn’t chasing a single dream; she’s living many of them, all at once. Whether she’s riding through a quiet pasture, standing in front of a microphone, or creating jewelry, Dueck continues to shape a life as bold and honest as the songs she sings.