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For Kim Ratcliff, life has always been rooted in rural America. Regardless of where her father’s job took them, she and her family consistently stayed connected to livestock and the land. This lifestyle, deeply ingrained by her father throughout her upbringing, profoundly influenced her outlook on life. Now, she wants ...

Imagine two days of total immersion in Native American art, on 400-year-old streets lined with booths manned by hundreds of sculptors, weavers, painters and jewelers. That is the experience of attending the Santa Fe Indian Market, held the third weekend in August in the heart of Santa Fe, N.M. Attended ...

There’s no shame in being a horse girl—show your love of horses to the world with these fashionable apparel picks, suitable for any occasion. Ariat Regal Reversible Belt Refined, tasteful, reversible belt for the equestrian life. Show off a horseshoe buckle with nails on the black or brown side. Soft ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Kane Brown is kicking off 2026 the way a lot of country fans like to start the year: with big festival news, big-stage energy, and songs that still feel like they were written for the kids who grew up on dirt roads and diesel fumes. Fresh off ...

Our modern technology has built an incredibly powerful computer that fits in your hand: A smart phone. The creation of apps to help every aspect of our lives has also extended to the horse world. While riding is a great chance to disconnect from the internet, your riding life can ...

This classic vegetable beef soup always hit the spot for me as a kid and still does today! Use this base to make it your own. This recipe is very forgiving – use what you’ve got! It’s an excellent opportunity to use leftover vegetables or throw together all of those ...

When my son asked me if I could make him some applesauce from scratch, I said, “Of course!” And then I thought, “But how?” Turns out it’s super duper easy and sooo much better than the store bought stuff! This made the perfect side to our roast for supper, but ...

To compete in reining or working cow horse competitions, your horse will need to turn quickly in response to your cues. In reining, the move is a “turnaround,” or spin—the horse moves forward around a pivot foot and continues the move until directed to stop. For cow horse classes, your ...

Have a venison loin? Cook it this way and be so glad you did! Seriously, so good. If your loin is really big, you’ll want to double (or triple the recipe) and let it marinate at least 24 hours. Honestly, the longer the better. Happy cookin’! Print Author Meredith Bernard ...

These rolls are going to be your new best friend! Perfect as a pair for soup or served alone as a quick, easy meal or perfect handheld appetizer. These can’t be beat with a stick, y’all! Let me know what you think. Happy cookin’! xx, mb Print Hot Ham and ...