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In Chavanne-de-Bois, Switzerland, 4-year-old Tessa Nicolet clutched her mother’s hand. Two riding instructors waited for her to speak.  After what seemed like an unofficial staring contest, Nicolet summoned all the courage she could muster and told them the truth: she loved horses and she wanted to learn how to ride.  ...

East of Wall, written and directed by Kate Beecroft, is a beautiful and raw docufiction film about the spirit of living in the Badlands of South Dakota. It’s not just a journey into a remote part of America; it also brings light to mental illness within the Western community. The ...

Sierra Shores doesn’t like to be idle. A horsewoman that grew up riding in California, she loves all things Western. Today, she rides her reined cow horses, has cattle, and spends most of her time devoted to the craft of Western upholstery. Her creations grace antique chairs, sofas and more, ...

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 ...