September 2019

ON THE COVER

Horseback on Coldwater Ranch by Jason Rich. Read more about the art and the artist on page 93

In This Issue

SETTING BACK SOLUTIONS
A horse that sets back when tied is dangerous to itself and others. Avoid this panic response with three simple groundwork exercises with Jon Ensign. By KATIE FRANK, Page 58

VOICE OF COWTOWN
New York’s Emmy Award-winning PRCA announcer Dusty Cleveland reflects on a lifetime in the rodeo business. By KATIE NAVARRA, Page 66

PLAIN BROWN PACKAGE
Haidaseeker Playboy shows that one gelding is all you need to take a cow down the fence, ride 20 backcountry miles or canter a dressage pirouette. By CHRISTINE HAMILTON, Page 74

WESTERN WEARABLE
Whether riding, roping or working around the barn, horse people appreciate functional and stylish clothing. By KATHRYN BARKEY and ROSS HECOX, Page 80

  RIDE WEST 

Ranching Bringing the cows home from mountain pasture is a family affair every fall. Page 16
Bit Basics The eggbutt snaffle offers lateral action that works well on young horses. Page 24
Rodeo Canadian bareback rider Orin Larsen is poised to make rodeo history in the United States. Page 36
Western Stops Horsemen Lodge in Arizona is a favorite restaurant among both locals and visitors. Page 44
What’s It Worth? A pair of unusual Buermann spurs prove its value at a major Western auction. Page 46

In Every Issue

Leading Off | Feedback | Dale Brisby | Baxter Black  

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