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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 ...

An assortment of ranches dot the green summer pastures below as our plane descends into the Sheridan, Wyo., airport. Curt, wearing a cap bearing the words Spear-O-Wigwam, the ranch where I will begin a three-day pack ride into the Bighorn Mountains of the Cloud Peak Wilderness area in Wyoming, greets ...

In reining or working cow horse competitions, you’ll need to show that your horse can change leads on command while keeping a steady loping cadence. To score well in these western classes, you’ll need to perform lead changes as you lope to the center of the arena. Your body position ...

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 ...

If you lived outside all the time and did hard work that made you sweaty, you would need at least an occasional bath. The same is true for your horse. So, of course, it is important to know how to bathe your horse. No firm rule exists for how often you ...

Country Music Keeps Rolling Strong in 2026: Nashville’s New Sound Is Here to Stay The heart of country music is beating louder than ever this year, as a new wave of artists brings fresh energy and bold storytelling to Nashville’s legendary scene. From Texas roadhouses to Tennessee honky-tonks, 2026 is ...