On The Cover
“The Unexpected,” oil on canvas. Art by Tyler Crow.
Features
Stronger Than the Storm
The river threatened to wash away 100 years of horse connection in the Texas Hill Country, but the Texas Equine Foundation’s Back in the Saddle campaign aims to ensure hoofbeats continue down the trails. BY KATE BRADLEY BYARS, Page 58
Building the Dream
Blending indoor and outdoor living through craftsmanship and exposed timber is a time-honored tradition that Timberlyne is using to preserve everything that makes rural America authentic and beautiful. BY LINDSAY HUMPHREY, Page 70
A Western Horseman Original
Butch Morgan, longtime ambassador of Western Horseman, has not only made his mark on the magazine but also on the horse industry. BY JENNIFER DENISON, Page 80
Contents
Cowboy Skills At the Oklahoma Horseshoeing School, future farriers learn that good work begins long before the first trim. Page 18
Living the Dream What started as a need for a custom cinch has grown into a thriving business. Page 21
Remudas At Nevada’s Prunty Ranch, rugged country and thoughtful breeding shape well-rounded cow horses. Page 24
Women of the West Reba Mazak works to protect the future of ranching. Page 28
Where Are They Now From a devastating accident to a $6 million career, Casey Deary’s path comes full circle. Page 30
Management At a Montana ranch, holistic management brings new life to the land. Page 33
Real Life Ranch Wife From one branding to the next, time passes but some things never change. Page 36
Craftsmanship Ronnie Nettles turned decades in the saddle into stirrups built for comfort and performance. Page 38
Western Living A look at the history of cowboy boots through decades of advertising. Page 41
Craftsmen A historic bank in Colorado now houses Waite Custom Saddles. Page 44
Rodeo Rodeo roots shape the craftsmen of the Traditional Cowboy Arts Association. Page 48
Backcountry In Alaska’s remote backcountry, Megan Richards is living out a childhood dream. Page 50
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