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Hundreds of people funneled into the Merck Animal Health Arena at Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre in Queen Creek, Arizona, after the Art of the Cowgirl main event on January 21. They sat in rows of white chairs set up before a stage. Photos of the event’s founder, Tammy Pate, reeled on the big screen,...

Story and photography by Jennifer Denison During the late 1700s and early 1800s, Spanish vaqueros brought their horse-handling skills to the missions of early California, long before it became a state.  They were known as exceptional horsemen, who prided themselves on masterfully training their horses to work cattle on the vast ranchos with smoothness and...

The saying ‘pick the horse, not the breed’ is generally a good rule to follow. There are some occasions when you might want to purchase a horse based on what breed they are. Some types are known for being athletic, intelligent, beautiful, or gentle-natured. Furthermore, many riders like to compete in breed-specific shows. There are...

Don’t let the wild get in the way of your coffee ritual! Yeti’s stackable cups are perfectly sized for single or double espressos and lined with ultra-sturdy DuraSip Ceramic Lining. That way, you can enjoy your espresso without worrying about drops! With a barista-friendly design, they fit under most espresso machines and nest in cabinets...

Holy smokes! Check out these red hot engagement photos! Leighton Berry and his soon-to-be bride, Kodi, set the camera on fire Kodi said, “We wanted to stay true to ourselves with our engagement shoot. Rodeo is always going to be a part of our lifestyle, but for our engagement photos, we decided to go the...

Mustang Magic is a one-of-a-kind competition that illustrates the beauty and trainability of mustang horses. This event was held January 18th through 20th this year at the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo. The best trainers and their horses competed for cash and prizes. There were approximately 25 adult trainers. Each one spent roughly 100...

Hailey and hubby, Lefty, Holman are not only couple goals, they’re style goals, too! This couple has a very specific and eclectic style all their own that we love to watch a whole lotta Holman style Hailey said, “Ever wear a great outfit and then go to an event and notice so many others are...

The days are short and cold. It can be hard to get motivated to ride your horse during the winter season. It can really feel like an obligation rather than enjoyment. There are a few steps you can take to make your rides more fun in the winter. Get your motivation back! Staying Motivated to...