Jody Counts of Cracker Swamp Cattle Company, riding home-bred and -raised Quarter Horse, "Sonny" (CSC Ol Son), in front of registered purebred Brahman, oak trees and Spanish moss in Palatka, Florida.

July 2025

From the waves of the Chincoteague Pony Swim to the rugged trails of top riding destinations, the July issue of Western Horseman celebrates the incredible variety of horse breeds that shape our world. We spotlight working outfits like Cracker Swamp Cattle Company and explore how different breeds contribute to the lifestyles we value. A few familiar faces also grace these pages: roper and trainer Miles Baker, Road to the Horse World Champion Tik Maynard, and author and homesteading influencer Meghan Gates.