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In the iconic cowboy towns of Elko and Winnemucca, Nev., local businessmen, ranchers, miners and tourists alike belly up to the bar at the Star and Martin hotels each day for rounds of drinks, socializing and maybe a hearty multi-course Basque meal. Whiskey and beer would be logical libations for ...

Generally, when people picture Western riding, they tend to imagine rodeo events, reining, or cow classes, all of which are usually fast-paced, explosive and electrifying. But there are other Western sports that showcase a horse’s quiet disposition and smooth way of traveling. The most popular of these is Western pleasure. ...

Spooks Gotta Whiz is one of the most recognizable names in the reining horse industry. Not only is the 2007 bay stallion annually in the top two sires of National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) top money earners, last year he also stepped back into the arena as a 17-year-old to ...

Are you dreaming of living that Western life out West? Here’s what you need to know about the state of the land and ranch real estate market. This listing near Scottsdale is on 1.25 acres with a four-stall mare motel. Photo courtesy Megan Dante Cowboys riding through your living room ...

Now celebrating its 104th year, the Greeley Stampede is a top-20 Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association ProRodeo series event. Drawing the best rodeo athletes from around the country for exciting rodeo competition, the Greeley Stampede’s 12-day event serves up fun for over 220,000 attendees annually. Ready to check out this year’s ...

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 ...