On The Cover
“Dust and Grit” is a 24″ x 18 ” oil on linen painting by artist Lance Williams.
Features
COUNTING THE WAYS
The Working Ranch Cowboys Association hosts its 30th World Champion Ranch Rodeo in November. Here are 3o reasons the event has grown into a huge success. BY ROSS HECOX, Page 64
A COWBOY RENAISSANCE
The next generation of cowboy poets are breathing fresh life into a timeless tradition. BY KAILEY SULLINS, Page 47
YOUNG PUNCHERS
Many children who grow up a ranch benefit from a unique environment that teaches hard work, discipline, responsibility and perseverance. BY ROSS HECOX, Page 84
Ride West
Cowboy Skills Modern ranchers focus on how to move cattle effectively. Page 18
Living The Dream Cooper McCleskey is achieving his dream of training horses at Tongue River Ranch. Page 22
Classic Cowboy At 73, Montana rancher and former bronc rider Butch Reynolds proves he’s still the real deal. Page 26
Women of the West As CS Cattle Co., Leslie Blakney continues a legacy led by strong women. Page 28
How-To Working wheat pasture cattle gives Tripp Townsend’s horses a solid foundation for the roping pen. Page 30
Management Life in the Far North tests ranchers and herds alike, but resilience runs deep. Page 33
Real Life Ranch Wife A day of ranch roping turns into a humorous family experience. Page 40
Western Art Cowboy artist Teal Blake turns vintage sale barn ledgers into one-of-a-kind Western art. Page 43
Craftsmen At Guthrie High School in Texas ranch country, students are learning to craft custom bits and spurs. Page 47
From The Lens Scott Baxter offers a striking look at the lives of working cowboys. Page 50
Rodeo Years in the arena shaped Taos Muncy for his next role — pickup man. Page 56
Cowboy Spirit After losing cowboy Guy Peterson, his family found hope in their faith and the ranching community. Page 60
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