Bella Hadid has a new romance that’s turning heads. The model, known for her glamorous lifestyle, seems to have swapped her Pennsylvania farm for the Texas countryside to be with Adan Banuelos, a professional cowboy and cutting horse specialist. This shift in scenery has brought out a new side of Hadid, who’s now entering into the world of equestrian sports, donning cowboy hats, and sharing frequent updates about her equine interests.
So, who exactly is Adan Banuelos? He’s a prominent Texan equestrian who excels in “cutting horses,” a unique competition where horses are trained to separate a single cow from a herd. Banuelos, 34, boasts an impressive career with earnings exceeding $5 million from his equestrian endeavors. He hails from a family steeped in horse-riding tradition—his father, Ascencion, is celebrated in the National Cutting Horse Association Rider Hall of Fame. Adan has often praised his father, noting his enduring support and expertise in the equestrian world.
Bella Hadid subtly confirmed her romance with Adan Banuelos, sharing a video of the couple kissing in a stable on her birthday
Banuelos and Hadid’s relationship seems to have blossomed around October, when they were first seen together at the Fort Worth Stockyards. Since then, Hadid has been frequently in Texas, even participating in a cutting-horse event in Weatherford, where she placed eighth.
Hadid has subtly confirmed her relationship with Banuelos through a February post celebrating her 27th birthday, featuring a video of the couple sharing a kiss in a stable, a charmingly unconventional setting. Banuelos has expressed his admiration for Hadid, sharing that she seamlessly adapted to his cowboy lifestyle, even cooking breakfast at 2:30 a.m. during competition days.
Banuelos’s talent is undeniable, with recent victories including a major equestrian championship and a $100,000 prize. He’s openly praised Hadid’s kindness and support, calling her one of the sweetest people he’s ever met.
Their story is capturing, and with Hadid’s involvement in equine therapy and Banuelos’s impressive achievements, their relationship feels like the perfect blend of glamour and down-to-earth charm. If Hollywood were to capture their love story, it could be a hit—perhaps titled From Catwalk to Cowboy.
