October 2019

On The Cover

Leading performance sire Metallic Cat represents several of the top ranch horse bloodlines listed on page 58, and many breeders say they believe the roan stallion will soon make his own impact on ranch horse programs. Photo by Ross Hecox.

In This Issue

TOP 10 RANCH HORSE BLOODILNES
Respected ranchers and breeders throughout the United States rank the best bloodlines used in today’s working ranch remudas. By ROSS HECOX and SUSAN MORRISON, Page 58

HORSE OF THE PAMPAS
In Patagonia’s windblown steppe, fourthgeneration rancher Eduardo Halliday is raising stalwart Criollo horses renowned for trainability and cow sense. By ANDRIA HAUTAMAKI, Page 68

BREAKING THE MOLD
In an era of sharing knowledge and skills, these five young craftsmen are making fresh marks in traditional cowboy trades. By JENNIFER DENISON, Page 80

BUILDING THE BOXO BRAND
When Nebraska rancher Jecca Ostrander finally headed to town with her homegrown horses, the stock horse world took note. Today, her family-focused program continues to take ranch-raised horses to the next level. By KATE BRADLEY BYARS, Page 88

  RIDE WEST 

Women of the West Horses always shaped the life of California cowgirl and Roman rider Audrey Griffin. Page 16
Horsemanship A Mongolian rider inspires horsewoman Tammy Pate to share a travel adventure. Page 24
Rodeo Convicts must earn the right to compete at the historic Angola Prison Rodeo. Page 36
Milestones Former Western Horseman editor Chan Bergen is about to mark his 100th birthday. Page 40
Cowboy Tastes Punchy Pretzel Rolls provide the chewy and salty characteristics of a pretzel in a roll form. Page 44

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