For generations, the West has been defined less by geography than by a way of life. Long days that start before sunrise, miles spent horseback, countless hours in the saddle, the shop, the fields or on the road. It’s a lifestyle built on hard work, honesty and tradition and it asks a lot from the clothing worn every day.
I received recent feedback that really stung this young editor’s heart. The note said Western Horseman has, of late, overlooked the urban horseman. Much like this dear reader, I, too, started riding rented horses at a stable. I didn’t grow up with horse parents…
As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, the July issue of Western Horseman delivers a powerful tribute to the horses and the extraordinary individuals who have shaped our great nation.
Madison Curley crafted these delightful sourdough fritters as a nostalgic twist on one of her favorite childhood treats.
