Looking Back at World War II
Wartime issues of Western Horseman hold much interesting information about the war that is unknown to many people today.
During the last century, World Wars I and II had a profound impact on the U...
Art of the Cowgirl Foundation
Art of the Cowgirl is proud to present its highly anticipated annual event, a five-day celebration of Western artistry, horsemanship and craftsmanship. Held from February 25 through March 1 at Rancho ...
Thrush
Renowned farrier D. Paul Dorris, CJF, founder and head instructor of the Arkansas Horseshoeing School, shares his insights on thrush to the benefit of novice and veteran horse owners alike.
Definin...
Saddle Fits
No one will argue how important the fit of a saddle is to a horse. We all desire comfort, utility, stability and longevity out of our rides, and the right saddle can help make all those things happen ...
Tana Gilbert
Born and raised around horses, cattle and dogs, this buckaroo prefers a saddle to a truck and solitude to the city.
Southwestern Idaho doesn’t offer much except dry desert country dotted with ca...
Horse People Are Crazy
As we teeter into a new year and a new season of all things horse — professional or not — can’t we all just get along?
January! First thought: It’s cold! Second thought: Are fuel prices eve...
Bad Words Ahead
When it comes to a horse colicking, one can’t help but wince at the words that might be used.
Warning: This post may contain bad words.
First things first, let’s dive in. It’s the worst of...