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 ...

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, ...

We’re back in the kitchen! Today we’re making a quick and easy (and very tasty) Cowboy Casserole. Evidently cowboys are partial to tater tots. Who knew? Such a good dish to add to your weeknight rotation. Enjoy! xx, m Print The Best Cowboy Casserole Author Meredith Bernard Equipment 1 Cast ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Surrounded by the Rocky Mountains, meadows, creeks and woods, Vista Verde Guest Ranch is a picturesque vacation spot just north of Steamboat Springs, Colo. From the moment you arrive in the nearby town and are transported to the ranch, you are treated to five-star service and accommodations that encourage you ...

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 ...