Ranch Life

photo courtesy Kittredge Family
Rags To Ranching
William “Bill Kitt” Kittredge put together a ranching empire the hard way: piece-by-piece, and with grit...
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Perfect Storm
Nearly six months after October 2013''s Atlas Storm raged through South Dakota and Wyoming, ranchers...
Illustration by Erwin Sherman
Lost Skills of the Branding Pen
Though practiced for over 150 years, the subtle techniques and etiquette of the branding pen aren’t always...
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Brand Awareness
A husband and wife debate the merits and drawback of table branding versus the rope-and-drag method.
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Ultimate Western Events Calendar: April
From our Ultimate Western Events Calendar, here are the cowboy events to attend in April!
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The Greatest Western Cinema Sidekicks
The big stars get all the recognition, and we think it's time the sidekicks get some credit!
photo by Doug Smith WYSIWYG Photography
On the Mark
Channel the Wild West with cowboy mounted shooting!
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Etbauer carving Linderman legacy
The Linderman Award is the most elusive accolade in professional rodeo. To be named America’s most talented...
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Audio Exclusive: Hank Williams III
In this AC audio exclusive, Hank III talks true country music, musical inspiration, and what he hauls...
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Songs of the West
There’s a new generation of authentic Western singers.
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Homebrewing 101
Make your kitchen a saloon! It''s easier than you think.
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What's more American: baseball or rodeo?
Both sports have their place in American history and culture, but which is the most American? Two sports-specific...
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