Sandman Prepares for Kentucky Derby with First Breeze
Sandman recorded his first official workout April 15 since winning the Arkansas Derby (G1) March 29, recording a half-mile in :49 3/5. Mark Casse's assistant trainer, Allen Hardy, talks to the media...
SADDLE UP
Tack That Works as Hard as You Do
The right gear can make all the difference, whether you’re spending long days in the saddle, competing in the arena or just enjoying a quiet ride. But with so ma...
Raul Reyes Bullish on Speedy Into Mischief Colt at OBS
Raul Reyes of King's Equine harbors high expectations for a speedy Into Mischief colt (Hip 416), a full brother to multiple stakes winner Taraz, at the Ocala Breeders' Sales Spring Sale of 2-Year-Olds...
May 2025 Western Horseman – Table of Contents
On The Cover
Branding day at Troy Crowser’s place by Devils Tower, Wyoming. Photography by Mackenzie Myers
Branding day at Troy Crowser’s place by Devils Tower, Wyoming. Photography by Macke...
The Romance of the West
A fond memory of my youth is checking into every wagon wheel motel my folks could seem to find. The first time I saw a singing cowboy horseback on the TV was in a sandy little motel in Arizona. We wer...
Rondan Accepts Penalities From Methocarbamol Positive
California trainer Felix Rondan has been suspended seven days and fined $1,000 after the 4-year-old filly Cee's the Image tested positive for the muscle relaxer methocarbamol after a March 8 race at S...