Jessica Simpson, the multi-talented singer and entrepreneur, is making waves in the country music scene with her highly anticipated return. The Texas-born artist is set to release her new single, “Use My Heart Against Me,” on February 21, 2025, marking her first major musical endeavor in over a decade. Simpson’s ...

Every year, horse enthusiasts flock to Columbus, Ohio, to get fully immersed in the magic of Equine Affaire — a name synonymous with community, education, and celebration. Western Life Today had a wonderful time in Ohio getting to attend the event, so let me take you through our experience!  First, ...

The winner at a barrel race isn’t solely the run with the fastest possible time. Today’s barrel racing competitions include five divisions, with placings for each one. The fastest time of all is first place in 1D. A half-second slower time is first place in 2D, and so on. This ...

This is one of my favorite dishes – pure comfort food in a skillet! It comes together so fast and can be dressed up or down. Eat it by itself for a hearty, weeknight meal or pair it with a salad and garlic bread for a dinner party. Any way ...

Country music sensation Jelly Roll is making waves with his ambitious vision for a star-studded, all-country Super Bowl halftime show. The “Son of a Sinner” hitmaker recently shared his dream lineup, which includes himself alongside country music legends and contemporary stars. Jelly Roll envisions a spectacular 18-minute showcase featuring some ...

For Kim Ratcliff, life has always been rooted in rural America. Regardless of where her father’s job took them, she and her family consistently stayed connected to livestock and the land. This lifestyle, deeply ingrained by her father throughout her upbringing, profoundly influenced her outlook on life. Now, she wants ...

A fast-stopping horse sliding into a cloud of dust is an icon for western riding. Horses in reining classes stop with sliders on their back hooves to accentuate downward transitions. In cow horse classes, the horse’s stop blocks the cow’s motion—compounding the action as arena dirt flies. Photo by Heidi ...