ranchers

Carrie Ballantyne grew up in Southern California, but it is the people of the Mountain West—especially those engaged in traditional lifestyles tied to the land—who inspire her art.  Ranchers, ropers, Nevada buckaroos, old-timers, horse trainers, rodeo cowboys, children with their animals, a favorite model from the nearby Crow reservation: Her inspiration is as varied as...

The South Dakota Cowgirl is a western lifestyle blogger and influencer who takes to social media to promote and share her love for the cowgirl way of life. “Jenn Zeller founded the South Dakota Cowgirl as a way to share her passion for ranching, horses, photography, and the western lifestyle. Through her lens, she shares...

The Brannaman Pro-Am Vaquero Roping is in its 7th year and offers to spectators and competitors alike, a grand opportunity to see the ways of the Vaquero horse and cow culture in a glorious setting, the Santa Ynez Valley, just a short 35 miles northeast of Santa Barbara on California’s Central Coast. From Friday, Oct...