History

bullriding
From Old World to Mainstream Sports: Bull Riding's Evolution
From Old Mexico to modern-day rodeo, bull riding has become the fastest growing sport in the United...
photograph of soldier and rodeo cowboy Fritz Truan sitting on his bronc saddle
Bronc Rider, Freedom Fighter
Fritz Truan left a successful rodeo career behind to serve his country during World War II.
photograph of famous war horse Sgt. Reckless
Horses of War
From George Washington's beloved sorrel to a little mare who braved the front lines of the Korean War,...
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Books of the West: Top 10 Cowboy Reads
In no particular order…Don’t miss out on these 10 best cowboy books penned by luminary wordsmiths...
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In Defense of the Sacred
The story of Red Cloud's War.
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Lost Skills of the Pony Express
The Pony Express is one of the most enduring stories of the Old West.
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Wagonhound Land and Livestock
Maintaining the highest of standards—and setting the pace.
JoeMedicineCrow
The Coup-Counting Centenarian
Dr. Joseph Medicine Crow made an indelible mark on the West.
cattlerustling
Lost Skills of Old West Cattle Rustling
For as long as men have owned cattle, other men have been stealing them.
88RanchBrand
Wyoming's 88 Ranch
A tale of a brand lost for half a century.
KingRanchCattle
The Running W
A simple brand with a majestic history.
Enrique Guerra
Last of the Dons
The man who saved the breed that defined the West.
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