December 2019

On The Cover

Santa’s Gift by Jim Rey depicts every horse-crazy child’s Christmas dream. Read more about the artist on page 44.

In This Issue

DREAMER LAND
For the Noe family, ranching involves marketing strategies, innovative business ventures and utilizing natural resources to benefit others, such as providing a tranquil setting for retired horses. By ABIGAIL BOATWRIGHT, Page 54

MUSIC MASTERS
When lifelong horsemen Frank Barnett and Martin Black reflect on their years spent training horses and teaching riders, the conversation is a harmony of common sense and good communication. By KATE BRADLEY BYARS, Page 64

CHANGING GROUND
Innovative competitions across the United States put adopted horses on center stage and help to change the horse industry’s conversation about equine rescue. BY CHRISTINE HAMILTON, Page 74

COLTS MAKING COWBOYS
A Midwestern boarding school’s coltstarting program fosters faith, trust and healthy relationships in rebellious teen boys, while teaching them the rewards of hard work and the cowboy lifestyle. By JENNIFER DENISON, Page 80

  RIDE WEST 

Living the Dream A young couple builds their cutting and cow horse training facility on dreams, hard work and family values. Page 16
Bit Basics A correction bit can address problem areas or create confusion, so proper application is essential. Page 28
Rodeo Seven-time PRCA All-Around World Champion Ty Murray offers superstar broncs a final resting place. Page 36
Craftsmanship Veach Saddlery in Missouri celebrates 100 years by making a commemorative saddle. Page 42
Cowboy Tastes Holiday Enchiladas with Red Sauce are a traditional Christmas meal in the Southwest. Page 50

In Every Issue

Leading Off | Feedback | Dale Brisby | Baxter Black  

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