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Bella Hadid is in her cowgirl era. The longtime equestrian was forced to give up her dream of joining the 2016 Olympic team when her Lyme disease diagnosis took its toll on her joints, spine, and brain. Pivoting to modeling, the now 27-year-old has returned to her roots in part due to her relationship with National Cutting Horse Association Riders Hall of Famer Adan Banuelos. The couple of almost one year were recently spotting packing on the PDA in Manhattan.

Bella Hadid’s cowboy boyfriend

Wearing a leather corset and denim skirt, Bella Hadid holds hands with her boyfriend Adan Banuelos
Adan Banuelos and Bella Hadid in NoHo on September 11, 2024 | The Hapa Blonde/GC Images

Far from their homes in Fort Worth, Bella Hadid and Adan Banuelos enjoyed a night out in NYC. The couple, who began dating in the fall of 2023, looked straight out of a sexy Yellowstone episode. Hadid wore a knee-length denim skirt and a vintage Roberto Cavalli leather corset. The 26-time Vogue international cover star walked in knee-high chocolate brown Christian Dior cowboy boots. She carried a tooled leather purse slung over her shoulder.

Wearing a black shirt and jeans, Adan Banuelos kisses Bella Hadid's hand as they walk in NYC
Adan Banuelos and Bella Hadid in New York City | James Devaney/GC Images

Hadid wore jewelry often associated with the Southwest and West. In addition to a three-strand choker, the Kin Euphorics founder layered silver and turquoise cuffs on her arms. She added several silver and turquoise rings. Banuelos donned his typical Western getup of distressed jeans, worn cowboy boots, and a black shirt covered in sponsor patches. En route to a date in NoHo, the couple held hands and beamed at each other.

Dating couple Adan Banuelos and Bella Hadid enter a restaurant in NYC
Adan Banuelos and Bella Hadid | 1st , 2nd images: James Devaney/GC Images; 3rd image: The Hapa Blonde/GC Images

Since going public in late 2023, Hadid and Banuelos have ramped up the photo ops and the PDA. The Orebella fragrance founder often posts photos of her smooching the 35-year-old rider as they spend time in Texas. After long-term relationships with singer The Weeknd and director Marc Kalman, Hadid’s fans are happy to see her with a down-to-earth cowboy not so interested in Hollywood.

Bella Hadid moves to Texas

Earlier this year, the supermodel bought property in Fort Worth, Texas, near where her mother, Yolanda Hadid owns a home. According to Elle, Bella spends most of her time in the Lone Star State. She splits her time between her property and Banuelos’ home.

Dating couple Adan Banuelos and Bella Hadid hold each other's faces at The American Performance Horseman
Adan Banuelos and Bella Hadid at the 2024 American Performance Horseman in Texas | Click Thompson/Getty Images for Teton Ridge

Yolanda has also made a nearly full-time transition to Texas. The former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star first met her fiancé, Joseph Jingoli, at her family farm in Pennsylvania. The construction company CEO manages a fifth-generation family business that’s involved in healthcare, education, gaming, and other industries.

A photo of Yolanda Hadid, Joseph Jingoli, and Bella Hadid walking in NYC next to a photo of Yolanda and Joseph
Joseph Jingoli, Yolanda Hadid and Bella Hadid on June 17, 2022 in NYC; co-chair Yolanda Hadid and boyfriend Joseph Jingoli attend the 2019 Global Lyme Alliance Gala | Gotham/GC Images; Gary Gershoff/Getty Images
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