January 2021 On The Cover Nicole Poyo captured this image of Meaghan Peterson gathering cattle on the Winecup Gamble Ranch in Montello, Nevada. Read more about Poyo and other female Western photographers on page 46. In This Issue LEARNING TO SEE Five female photographers immersed in the West use their artistic views of the ranching … Read more
December 2020 On The Cover Bosom Buddies by Tom Browning reveals Santa’s affinity for good horses. Read more about the artist on page 44. In This Issue TO SEE THE ELK Discover the incredible draft horse operation helping visitors encounter wildlife at the heart of the West during winter months. By SANDY POWELL, Page 58 … Read more
November 2020 On The Cover This etching by Bob Coronato is titled Wild and Woolly: “It’s dangerous at both ends, … and uncomfortable in the middle!” Read more about the Wyoming artist on page 68. In This Issue THE MAN IN PINK At one time a city kid on a troubled path, Tyson Durfey has … Read more
October 2020 On The Cover Payton Nelson saddles a 2-year-old gelding at Jeff Williams’ training facility in Post, Texas. Read about Williams’ unique colt-starting program on page 48. Photo by Ross Hecox. In This Issue EARLY STARTS Seasoned horseman Jeff Williams guides his crew of kids in starting colts under saddle. The lessons they learn … Read more
September 2020 On The Cover Sittin’ Pretty, oil, by Tyler Crow; learn more on page 79. In This Issue RANCHING IN THE ROUGH Arizona’s O RO Ranch has a reputation for producing generations of tough horses, cattle and cowboys. As the ranch revitalizes its horse and cattle program, some traditions stay the same out of … Read more
August 2020 On The Cover Sage Haythorn ropes the saddle horses for the day during the Haythorns’ 2020 spring branding. Photo by Ross Hecox. In This Issue Haythorn Land & Cattle OPENING SHOTGet the view from the chuckwagon fly at the Haythorns’ spring branding. Page 44 WOMEN OF THE WESTKelley Haythorn pulls her weight as … Read more
July 2020 On The Cover This spur worn by working cowboy Tres Campbell was made by Matthew McClure of Texas. Learn how to select the right pair of spurs on page 54. Photo by Ross Hecox. In This Issue GET OUT Brady Weaver uses wide-open spaces to build confidence and endurance in barrel and reined … Read more
June 2020 On The Cover Lilla Bell competes in pole bending at the 2019 California High School Rodeo Association finals. Photo by Dan Lesovsky. Read more on page 48. In This Issue FRESH PERSPECTIVE A retired U.S. Air Force-veteran-turned-photographer focuses his camera lens on talented youth rodeo competitors. By KATIE FRANK, Page 48 LEARNING THE … Read more
May 2020 On The Cover Champion reined cow horse Sparktilion, owned by Cannon Quarter Horses and shown by Jake Telford, wears a traditional spade bit with romal reins. Read more about the gear on pages 10 and 28. Photo by Kate Bradley Byars. In This Issue CALL TO CATTLE BARONS Ranchers demonstrate and celebrate their … Read more