Tara McCormick was born in Lewisville, Texas, and has lived in several states, including the bayous of Louisiana, the corn fields of Illinois, and the Hill Country of Texas. Raised with a passion for being outdoors, she hunted, fished and camped with her family. And she spent a great deal of time on horseback. Her love for the outdoors and horsemanship led her to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science (along with graduate studies in Equine Exercise Physiology) from Texas A&M University. In addition, she earned a Master’s Degree in Agriculture and Consumer Resources from Tarleton State University. During college, Tara was President of A&M’s Horseman’s Association, Treasurer of the National Collegiate Horseman’s Association, and assistant coach for the A&M Stock Horse Team. She also competed on the university’s Horse Judging Team. Tara and her husband, Cory, moved to Wyoming in 2012. They have a daughter, Brynnley, and two dogs named Sadie and Sam. They enjoy traveling, fishing, hiking, camping and hunting.