Emily Fought

It’s not everyday you get to see inside the barn of a professional rider. Cade McCutcheon is the son of Tom and Mandy McCutcheon. Cade isn’t a stranger to the winner’s circle. He’s a NRHA 2 Million Dollar Rider, NRHA Lvl 4 futurity champion, and 2018 WEG Gold and Bronze medalist. What a resume! Can...

The changing of the season brings new colors. Spring is here and flowers are blooming everywhere! Pink, yellow, blue, and purple are around every corner. Your tack can reflect this beautiful season. Pastel colors are a must have! For a simple change, get yourself some new reins. Stunning Western Loop Reins Crafted from organic bamboo,...

From sorting cattle to prepping lunch, a ranch wife wears many hats. She may be a mother, gardener, bookkeeper, chauffeur, and horse wrangler. She often wakes up as early, if not earlier, than her husband. These tough women aren’t afraid to get their hands dirty and pull long hours. More times than not, they’re right...

Miniature bull riding is a real thing! This rodeo sport is for youth riders under the age of 18. It’s a great step up from riding junior bulls and steers. These miniature bulls have the same goal as the professional ones- to buck their rider off. Parents, cover your eyes! These bulls are tough and...

In the popular series 1883, Elsa Dutton is frequently seen riding a palomino horse named Lightning. This American western drama is a miniseries by Taylor Sheridan. It’s one of the prequels to Yellowstone. Isabel May, who plays Elsa Dutton, thoroughly enjoyed her experience learning to ride Lightning, known as “Darby” in real life. Darby is...

You think your horse has what it takes to be a great cutter… It’s actually a lot harder than most folks realize. This discipline requires a high level of precision and style. These horses have more than just cow sense. If your horse’s sire and dam excelled in cutting, then your chances of success do...

Taking your horse off grounds can be a big step in their training. There’s a lot of commotion at a show or rodeo event. From new horses and loud sounds to unusual smells and flags, your horse is in for an experience like none other! If you want to have a pleasant time, then make...

Ranch work is tough- on the person and the horse. There are long hours, harsh weather conditions, and lots of maneuvering. It an be difficult to find or make a horse that can stand up to the test. Bloodlines can be influential, but ultimately it’s the individual horse that needs to be judged. Some of...

Reined cow horse is a wild and exciting sport! These horses are serious athletes. They can work a cow and complete a reining pattern while looking good doing it. In most competitions, the rider and horse are judged in herd work, rein work, and cow work. There is a high level of difficulty. Facts About...