Say Hello To These College National Finals Rodeo Competitors
The future of rodeo is officially here! Meet a few of this year’s competitors at the 2024 College National Finals Rodeo. On the eve of the 75th anniversary of the College National Finals Rodeo, we...
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Hidden History At The National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum
Fort Worth’s National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum moves beyond grade-school history to unveil the West’s underappreciated trailblazers. Gloria Austin recalls feeling uneasy during her history...
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Q&A: Ivan McClellan Honors Juneteenth And Black Horsemanship With 8 Seconds...
Cowgirl and storyteller Candace Dantes chats with Ivan McClellan on the eve of his groundbreaking Western event — The 8 Seconds Juneteenth Rodeo. The news of freedom arrived two-and-a-half years too...
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Snowmass Rodeo: The Colorado Rodeo That Could
The Snowmass Rodeo is still thriving after 50 years thanks to a strong connection to its everyman roots. Today, Colorado’s Roaring Fork Valley may be known as a glitzy playground for the rich and...
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Remembering The Art Of The Cowgirl In Photos
Look back on the winners, highlights, and heritage of the 2024 Art of the Cowgirl annual event. The Art of the Cowgirl kicked off in Queen Creek, Arizona, on January 17, 2024. Tammy Pate, the event’s...
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Q&A: Say Hello To Diné Rodeo Sensation JaCauy Hale
Diné cowboy and rodeo champ JaCauy Hale stopped by on the eve of his first Arizona Ridge Riders season kick-off to talk bull riding, keeping a clear head, and staying true to his Indigenous heritage....
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Cowboy Corner: Buster Welch
Iconic cowboy and horseman Buster Welch shared one of his favorite stories from his ranching days in this unearthed interview with The Cowboy Poet. It’s been over two years since we lost the acclaimed...
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Experience The Thrill Of Indian Relay Races In Casper, Wyoming
Rapidly gaining recognition across the West, the Indian Relay Race in Casper, Wyoming, is a thrilling display of the best riders competing in multiple heart-pounding races. Known as America’s original...
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Burn, Zozobra, Burn
Learn about the origins of Santa Fe’s century-old public art spectacle and how it provides catharsis for its attendees. He is made of wood, wire, and cotton cloth and stuffed with bushels of shredded...
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The Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo — An Active Legacy
Named for a pioneering cowboy athlete, the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo circuit feels more vital than ever after 40 years of sport and education. On June 11, 1905, an audience of more than 60,000...
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Experience The Denver March Powwow In Photos
For four decades, dancers, singers, and spectators from nearly 100 tribes gather in Colorado for a celebration of Native American heritage. For 40 years Denver has been home to a celebration of Native...
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Bucket List Rodeo Action: The Roy LeBlanc Invitational In Okmulgee, Oklahoma
The Roy LeBlanc Invitational Rodeo began with an offhand remark. Sixty-nine years later, top-tier rodeo athletes continue to gather in Oklahoma for a tradition like no other. It all started with a...
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The Icons Behind The 2024 Fall Fashion Photoshoot — Winston Hansma And Danny...
The cutting champion and the fourth-generation rancher have become one heck of a power couple. When World Finals Champion Winston Hansma crossed paths with legacy rancher Danny Motes in California, it...
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The Icons Behind The 2024 Fall Fashion Photoshoot — Lindy Burch
Lindy Burch talks getting her start and blazing a trail for women in the horse industry. After trading labor for lessons to learn the art of cutting, Lindy Burch rose through the ranks of the NCHA,...
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The Icons Behind The 2024 Fall Fashion Photoshoot — Tanguy Saulnier
Tanguy Saulnier found his love for horses in his native France before making the leap to Texas. French cutting trainer Tanguy Saulnier can confirm that everything is bigger in Texas. After hopping...
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The Icons Behind The 2024 Fall Fashion Photoshoot — Rocker Steiner
Rocker Steiner is honoring his family’s rodeo legacy while putting a new spin on the cowboy style. When he’s not on the back of a horse, third-generation rodeo star Rocker Steiner is on the road. The...
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The Icons Behind The 2024 Fall Fashion Photoshoot — Mariah Strongin
Mariah Strongin is taking her cowgirl upbringing to the Big City and beyond. Model, actress, health coach, and cowgirl Mariah Strongin wears many hats. The Oregon-native booked a plane to New York City...
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The Icons Behind The 2024 Fall Fashion Photoshoot — Keyshawn Whitehorse
Amidst the bustle and bright lights of the rodeo circuit, Keyshawn Whitehorse always manages to find his way back home. After growing up under the stars and wide-open spaces of Salt Lake City, Utah,...
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Behind Teton Ridge’s Window to the West Short Film Series
The six-part series will provide intimate portraits of Adan Banuelos along with other Western icons. Leading Western sports and entertainment brand Teton Ridge continues to capture the spirit of...
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Circus Cowgirl: Trick Rider Kansas Carradine Takes On A New Journey
The latest trick in trick rider Kansas Carradine’s impressive equestrian career? Riding 300-plus miles across remote Patagonia in the famously grueling Gaucho Derby. “Imagine yourself thundering deep...
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