Believe it or not, but Reba McEntire is a rodeo cowgirl. She and her sister grew up singing the National Anthem at rodeos, and she even entered as a contestant from time to time. So when Reba left the sport of rodeo to pursue her music career, it was a bittersweet change for the country music icon.

Did Reba McEntire ride horses?

Horses have been a part of McEntire's life for as long as she can remember. Raised on her family's 8,000-acre ranch in Chockie, the country singer's father and her grandfather were both World Champion steer ropers. In fact, the redheaded firecracker was discovered while singing the national anthem at a rodeo in 1974.

How many horses does Reba McEntire have?

Reba McEntire's horses had their feelings hurt. Social media can be so hard. In a new Instagram picture, the country star is now posing with her three horses in order to make them feel special. Earlier this week she posted a picture of her boyfriend Rex Linn and Poncho the donkey.