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Whether you’re looking for a straw or light-colored felt hat for summer, or a darker felt hat for the cooler months, we’ve got plenty of options curated here. Choose from a traditional cowboy hat style for riding, or try out a fashion silhouette for a night on the town. Either ...

Most people think of a stallion as the lead horse in a herd. But in actuality, it’s a mare that keeps the group on track. This is a fitting metaphor for the Texas-based non-profit called Boss Mares, Inc. Founded to help give women entrepreneurs in the Western and ag world ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

Director and writer Carl Eubank has crafted a deeply personal film in Broke, which centers on the world of bareback bronc riding and the challenges that come with a fading rodeo career. Drawing from his own experience with horses and ranching, Eubank brings authenticity and intimacy to a genre that ...

The EG Media stable of magazines — Horse Illustrated, Western Life Today, and Young Rider — is proud to once again to attend and support Equine Affaire. From April 9-12, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio, these three magazines will be at the event as a booth vendor and sponsor. As magazines ...

Finding a fashionable shirt that is also functional for all things horse-related isn’t easy. Women that ride or are inspired by Western fashion are often on the move, swinging a rope, lifting hay, saddling horses, and more, which means a shirt must be suitable day to day—but they also want ...

Belly up to a hat bar for a memorable, personal hat-making experience. In a traditional Western wardrobe, a hat speaks to a person’s style, personality, and, in some cases, occupation and geography. As hats work their way into mainstream fashion boutiques, the boundaries have blurred, and the sky is the ...