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Dress Boots

By Chelsea E. Toy

A cowboy’s boots evolved out of necessity, guarding him against sagebrush, rattlesnakes, and saddle sores (and muddy socks!). Today, that same practicality has developed into a force of fashion. | MORE

Where the West begins

By Everett Potter

Hardy ranchers and cowboys settled the sloping hills and grasslands of South Dakota, and their families have endured. Writer Everett Potter follows in their footsteps. | MORE

At Home with Jack Brainard

By Will Grant

Jack Brainard, of Whitesboro, Texas, has spent nearly his entire life training horses. Instrumental in the founding of the National Reining Horse Association and several state Quarter Horse associations, Brainard was inducted into the Reining Horse Hall of Fame in 2010. | MORE

Cowboy Up: Rope the Dummy

By Amy Arden

To keep roping skills sharp, it's hard to beat dummy roping. Nick Sartain, a 2009 world champion header, shares his tips for tossing a loop. | MORE

Old School

By Philip Armour

Greenhorns are welcome at the Arizona Cowboy College, where hands-in-training learn ranch skills by doing. | MORE

Horseback: Yellowstone National Park

By Mark Bedor

Explore the park’s wild side on a guided pack trip. | MORE

Pistol Packin’ Paula

By Tom Wilmes

This entertainer stuck to her guns to become the world’s top twirler. | MORE

Reviews: The Best New Boots

By Tim Murrell

You can tell a lot about a man by his footwear. In that regard, cowboy boots and cowboys are synonymous—both are durable, useful, and won’t quit until the job is done. Here are 14 kicks that fit the bill. | MORE

Find a Horse Trainer

By Amanda Dumenigo

To best help your horse get the best care and training possible, get help yourself from a qualified and professional horse trainer. Read on to learn the hallmarks of a great trainer and some strategies to find the best trainer for your horse. | MORE

5 High-Desert Hideaway Vacations

By Amy Williams

Enjoy a cowboy vacation in these small desert cowboy towns for the epitome of relaxed Western charm. | MORE

IN THIS ISSUE | June/July 2013

Riding high

72 summer rodeos you better not miss! Rodeo cowboys give you the inside scoop on what to do while you're in town! | Magazine Only
Cowboys get "extreme"

Wild ride events | Magazine Only
Hat reviews

The top cowboy hats for 2013 tested and reviewed | Magazine Only
Whiskey and the West

A match made in heaven | Magazine Only


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