Bronze sculptures in the personal studio of Star Liana York dazzle the eyes. In 2024, York hosted an equine photo workshop at her 40-acre ranch called Rancho Verde, south of Abiquiu, N.M., where she and her husband Greg reside. The artist opened up her studio to the participating photographers, giving ...

Give Barbara Kennedy some cooking staples, Dutch ovens, and hot coals, and she can prepare a hearty meal fit for a crew. For more than 20 years, Barbara Kennedy has hung her “Cowgirls Forever” sign at venues where she cooks. Photo by Jennifer Denison During cattle drives in the late ...

Cowboys and technology don’t usually go together—unless you are Charli Alayna. She went from city life in Washington state to the plains of Montana, where she immersed herself in the cowboy lifestyle. She then made her way to Hawaii, where she continues to ride and work cattle, all while sharing ...

Our modern technology has built an incredibly powerful computer that fits in your hand: A smart phone. The creation of apps to help every aspect of our lives has also extended to the horse world. While riding is a great chance to disconnect from the internet, your riding life can ...

Many artists have aimed to capture the essence of the American West over the decades, but few succeeded like Maynard Dixon. Over much of his 71 years, Dixon painted the deserts, canyons and people of the Southwest, revealing the soul of this hypnotic land. Portrait of Maynard Dixon by Ansel ...

Check out seven tips to update your home decor to create the perfect Western vibe. A sprawling log cabin nestled in the Montana mountains isn’t in the budget for many of us, though the idea of cozying up to a rock fireplace with a bearskin rug is a thing of ...

There’s no shame in being a horse girl—show your love of horses to the world with these fashionable apparel picks, suitable for any occasion. Ariat Regal Reversible Belt Refined, tasteful, reversible belt for the equestrian life. Show off a horseshoe buckle with nails on the black or brown side. Soft ...

Saddle fit doesn’t have to be stressful. To make sure that a western saddle fits your horse well, keep in mind that you want it to make as much contact as possible around the horse’s back so that it can distribute weight well. A good-fitting saddle with bars making even ...