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By Deborah Donohue     Photography by Marshall Elias Santa Fe is renowned for its artistic community and signature adobe style architecture; both reflect a deep and experiential relationship with the natural world. Here, a personal relationship with earth, sky, and water–as well as a reverence for the brilliant clarity of the New Mexico light—inform...

“Marriage is such an ancient institution and has in all ages excited such universal interest among the human family, that in offering to the public a journal especially devoted to the promotion of marital facility, we feel sure we are only supplying a national want.”   Leslie Fraser Duncan, Editor/Owner Matrimonial News – 1870 The matrimonial...

There are over 30 horse breeds born and bred in the United States. From gaited to stock, and everything in between, the United States has developed many diverse breeds. Each horse has their own personality, look and All-American story. Do you have any of these All-American horses in your stable? Morgan  In West Springfield, Massachusetts...

The romance and thrill of fly-fishing for rainbow trout and other aquatic beauties in Montana’s cold, crystalline waters was the perfect lure to entice a high powered metropolitan couple to ditch their city suits and don their Carhartts.  The couple and their brood found their Nirvana near Ennis, Montana at Valley Garden Ranch, an eight-thousand-acre...

Doug McDowell, owner of McDowell Fine Homes, has been a designer-builder in Santa Fe for 43 years, and has always been captivated with the Pueblo Revival style of architecture.  John Gaw Meem, the father of this style in Santa Fe, is widely considered one of the greatest 20th century architects in the in the Southwest. ...

Whether you’re a city-slicker or seasoned equestrian, Gateway Canyons delivers a cowgirl-worthy ride! We interviewed the previous Stable Manager, Amy Wilkinson, about the resort’s world-class riding program. COWGIRL: What is your favorite riding experience at Gateway Canyons?    Wilkinson: The Stables at Gateway Canyons have an incredible set up and wonderful horses. There are 500+...

The exciting slides and spins of reining make it one of the fastest-growing equine competitions. The visibility of the sport exploded recently when Team USA dominated the 2014 World Equestrian Games in Normandy, France. Back in the USA, Grammy award-winning singer Lyle Lovett shared a video on David Letterman showing the singer and his reining...

Early in the spring, I found myself with wild horses somewhere between the Crow Indian Reservation and Custer National Forest in Montana.  We were amidst uplifted limestone and prairie forbs, in a sacred place known as the Pryors. The Pryor Mountain Wild Horse Range, located along the Montana-Wyoming border about 40 miles south of Billings...

Sarah Rowe has just released a new song called “Bullsh*t” she describes as “as uplifting & powerful. It’s vulnerable and soft, but at the same time punchy and fun. A classic country girl anthem.” What was your inspiration for your song? “My inspiration for the song was going through a few tough seasons in life....

“The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame welcomed five 2019 Inductees and a recipient of a new award at the 44th Annual Induction Luncheon and Ceremony presented by the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo on Wednesday, Nov. 13. The 2019 Inductees represent all types of cowgirls – continuing to show the depth and...