November 2024 Western Horseman – Table of Contents

On The Cover

Trevor Brazile, 26-time Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association world champion. Photography by Lindsay Humphrey.

Features

RODEO READY
Rodeo athletes aren’t the only ones gearing up for the Las Vegas lights. Stock contractors, rodeo queens, vendors and rodeo personnel work countless hours to make the National Finals Rodeo experience unforgettable. BY CARLY BILLINGTON, Page 85

LET ‘ER BUCK
With more than a century’s worth of stories told from the Green Mile, the Pendleton Round-Up has become one of the most iconic venues in the sport. BY JULIA DONDERO, Page 96

UNCLE JOHN
John Israel used sound horsemanship principles and a keen eye for design to become a respected craftsman, but his character and influence on generations of cowboys and craftsmen made him a legend. BY ROSS HECOX, Page 104

Ride West

Classic Cowboy Trevor Brazile, 26-time PRCA world champion, is back is the arena with a new endeavor. Page 20

Women of the West Jackie Crawford: Wife, mother, champion roper. Page 26

Bucking Horse Blood Black Tie: the resilient horse of Sankey Pro Rodeo. Page 29

Real Life Ranch Wife Cowboying is tough — mostly on the joints. Page 34

Rodeo Dustin Egusquiza and Levi Lord make quite the team, both in and out of the box. Page 37

Living The Dream Kirsten Hampton: 2023 Art of the Cowgirl Fellowship award winner. Page 41

3 Questions Three questions for Billie Jack Saebens. Page 46

Arenas Horseback traditions last at the Buckaroo Traditions Gathering. Page 48

Products Considerate items for senior horses. Page 54

Family Ranch Meet the family behind the Jackson Hole Rodeo. Page 57

Horsemanship Confidence tips from trainer Wes Galyean. Page 63

Homestead The Thurston family makes Vegas feel like home. Page 68

Western Stops The Ben Johnson Museum honors rodeo and ranching culture. Page 73

Backcountry Wildlife encounters on the trail. Page 78

Western Culture Rusty’s Reading Remuda portrays Western lifestyle through children’s books. Page 81

Western Gift Guide The perfect gifts for every cowboy or cowgirl on your Christmas list. Page 114

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