Horses - Laura Pittman

Portraying Passion

The work of a true artist is like a secret, with a little bit of the hidden truth revealed in each depiction of both reality and imagination. For artist Cat Davenport, portraying horses means highlighting the beautiful detail of what is present while also drawing the observer’s mind to the hidden possibilities. You can look at her sketches and find yourself drawn into the eyes of the animal, contemplating their thoughts and personality. Her work brings the creation to life, making it apparent that she knows her subject matter inside and out.

Breakaway Roping Horses

A Firm Foundation

Breakaway roping has gained momentum in the rodeo world over the past year, leaving many passionate women hopeful as they now face better odds of being able to make a living swinging a rope. While the new jackpots and growing inclusion at rodeos is both exciting and long awaited, the most promising aspect of the industry is the firm foundation created by the women who are the face of this fresh journey.

Barrel Racing Breakaway Roping Clothing Company Horses

Savage Cowgirl: Many Women, One Brand

The Savage Cowgirl is a brand of vibrant energy and soulful spirit, looking to promote the explosive sport of breakaway roping and provide a path for those new to the sport while also giving veteran ropers the resources they need to thrive.

Cattle Drive Horses Photography

Through a Different Lens

There is much beauty in the world that gets overlooked, and I’m especially grateful for people like Andra Erickson who devote their God given talents to illuminating that beauty and preserving it for the days when the world seems dark or the work overwhelming.

4-H Cooperative Extension Horses

A Heart for Service

When land grant universities were founded in the 1800s, many had a special clause in their charter to allow for research to be shared with …

Bull Riding Horses Hunting Mustangs

Mustangs, Bulls, and Boars: Cody Brewer

Cody Brewer is the kind of guy you’d want to have a beer with. As down to earth and humble as he is talented, his …

Horses Ranch Bronc Riding

The Lesson in the Trip

If you’ve ever seen Ranch Bronc Riding, you may have thought about the talent of the rider, the strength of the horse, or the adrenaline rush that both are surely feeling. But if you’ve never thought about the way in which each ride shapes the horse, then you’ve never met Brittany Miller.

Artisan Horses Livestock Showing Ranch Youth

The Owens Collective

The things we learn in childhood have a way of providing a platform for future dreams to take shape. This has certainly been the case in the life of Kelsey Owens and her husband Matt as they have taken their collected wisdom and paired it with their own ideas to shape a life connected to the land for their three children.

Horses Ranch

A Twist on Tradition: Elisabeth Erickson-Noe

Growing up on a California ranch that had been in the family for over 130 years exposed her to the lifestyle of being a steward of the land and animals, and also helped her develop her feel for horses. Her father and his close friend, Tom Dorrance, served as an early wealth of wisdom into the language of horses. As she got older, Erickson-Noe took this strong foundation of Spanish-influenced horsemanship and built on it through her own instincts and pursuits.

Feedlot Horses Ranch Ranch Rodeo

The Season She Lives For

When it comes to handy women, Lana Stromberger and her friends have few rivals. Together, these women (Dusty Henry, Lana Stromberger, Lora Andersen, Megan Vosburg, and Rebbeca Corfield) make up the No Bull Breeding Services Team. As versatile as the sport demands, these cowgirls compete in both the Women’s Ranch Rodeo Association (WRRA) and the Western States Ranch Rodeo Association (WSRRA) competitions. Although each woman has their own special aspect of the competition in which they excel, their talents blend, and their heightened skills allow them to cover each other across tasks whether it’s roping, mugging, or dragging calves.