Plan your next trip around a visit to one of these Western museums. The Old West is one of the most fascinating and popular periods in American history. What most people know about this period comes from film and television. But if you really want to know what the Old ...

Have you ever seen round, thick horsehair reins, known as mecates, tied onto a bosal or hanging from slobber straps on a snaffle bit rig? Steeped in tradition, mecate [pronounced meh-caugh-tee] reins are a top choice for many riders and trainers. They’re versatile, allow for a great feel, and look ...

This is the perfect seafood soul food! We enjoy it in the winter, but it would be a hit year round. You can use fresh or frozen (thawed) shrimp. Hope you enjoy! Print Aunt Nonie’s Shrimp Creole Course Main Course Author Meredith Bernard Equipment Onion Chopper Ingredients 1 1/2 cup ...

If you’re a Western film fan, don’t miss visiting these cinematic locations in real life. When my dad turned 80, he confessed that he had always wanted to ride a horse through Monument Valley. When I asked him why, he said he saw the film Fort Apache with John Wayne ...

Horses are used in therapeutic activities throughout the world. Be it a backyard horse bringing a smile to a young child’s face, a horse used in a hippotherapy program aiding physically challenged riders, or a horse ridden to bring awareness to a message, there is something healing about these massive ...

I’ve been trying to find more ways to get sweet potatoes into our regular rotation of meals – and HELLO HONEY – this is it! The entire family loved them and I’ll be making for many an upcoming “Taco Tuesday.” I do realize it’s not a taco and I also ...

Hard-stopping, fast-turning, cow-savvy horses make their living in the show pen and on the ranch doing the same maneuvers: working cattle. The horses destined for the show pen simply have some showmanship tricks up their sleeves, but the premise for the competitive event called cutting has stayed the same since ...

Find your new favorite pair of jeans from among these looks. Kimes Ranch Barney Light Wash Men’s Jeans The Barney is Kimes’ original men’s jean, brought back again this season! Made of 100% cotton 13-ounce denim with a mid-rise, slim fit and bootcut leg opening, these jeans include an integrated ...