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Rodeo goes NativeRodeo is a familiar forum to tribes who have ridden for generations |
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Arizona horsewoman and mustang win Mustang MakeoverFor the challenge in Fort Worth, Texas, 100 horse trainers took 100 wild mustang horses for 100 days. In the finals, the trainers showed their horses, competing for $25,000 in prizes. |
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Your newest Crush is hotter than everFashion-forward urban cowgirls will love the unique design and variety from Durango's Crush collection |
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Picturing NFRThe first NFR in 1959 wasn't anywhere near as flashy, but it was just as spectacular. Here's a look back at past NFR competitions and their winners. |
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Historic Hawkwood is an enduring Montana retreatPlucked from the edge of oblivion, this enduring Montana retreat has been restored to offer five-star refinement in an Old West setting. |
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Artist Spotlight: Jami TobeyStructure and pattern give Jami Tobey a fresh approach to color and line in her thoughtful reflections on landscape painting |
Chicken empanadasWith empanadas, it's all about the fillings. Here is one of our recipe suggestions, but you may want to experiment and make up some of your own. |
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Line of the Spirit hand-woven rugs are inspired by Southwestern designThese collector-quality throws and area rugs from Line of the Spirit may come from Europe, but they feel right at home in the West. |
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Women of the Cowgirls Historical FoundationCowgirls Historical Foundation members talk to C&I about horses, riding, and looking good doing it. |
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Tommy Jackson now available at RawhideBeautiful and stunningly elegant silver jewelry by Navajo jeweler Tommy Jackson available through Rawhide |
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Overland Sheepskin Company is Still Tradin' After All These Years13 locations and customer satisfaction make the Overland Sheepskin Company a familiar name and a welcome sight to shoppers across the west |
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Trevor Brazile's quest for a seventh All-Around title at National Finals RodeoHe's been called "the world's greatest cowboy," and nine world crowns prove just how much game the guy's got. |
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Ian Tyson playlist of favorites from his own songbookHow do you shortlist eight great Ian Tyson songs from a career that's spanned five decades? We took the easy way out and asked the songwriter himself for some guidance. |
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New Mexico's secret year-round getawaysWhether you're the indoor or outdoor type, two of our favorite havens for Western relaxation are waiting for you, no matter the season |
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Tostaditas with black beans and margarita shrimpTo make these easy-to-eat treats, take flour tortillas, cut them in fourths, and toast them. You may also want to use corn tostadas, or cut out rounds from either corn or flour tortillas with a biscuit cutter. |
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To Live & Dance in WyomingAstoria Fine Arts offers work by Ed Kucera and others that will ignite your passion for Western Art |
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After many miles, Wagon Master arrives on DVDOne of John Ford's classic westerns, Wagon Master inspired a TV show and influenced countless other films, but hasn't been available on DVD - until now. |
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Shooting Stars of the Small ScreenSmall screen stars shine again in Douglas Brode's look at TV western actors that covers all kinds of shows, from the obvious to the obscure. |
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One of a kind hides and custom designs make pillows originalRelax in style and bring Western warmth to your living space with handcrafted leather pillows from Lodge Leather. |
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Country CD roundupHave any music lovers on your holiday list? Here's baker's dozen CDs from the recent past for a country-Christmas present. |
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Real. Big. Books.Hold one of these masterpiece collections of Western art and history in your hands and you'll remember why you love books so much. |
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This tricked-out tepee is full of surprisesLakota Indian John Eagleday designs an extravagant guest lodge with a deceptive exterior for Colorado estate. |
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ProRodeo Hall of Famer Paul Tierney on life and ropingThe 1980 All-Around World Champion was inducted into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame as the 2008 all-around cowboy. Today Tierney raises and trains American Quarter horses on his ranch near Hot Springs, South Dakota, and conducts roping clinics. |
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Book Review: Raising SteaksAuthor Betty Fussell's new book takes a comprehensive and tasteful look at the history and impact of beef in America and the transformation of an industry |
Spinach and mushroom empanadasWith empanadas, it's all about the fillings. Here is one of our three recipe suggestions, but you may want to experiment and make up some of your own. |
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Empanada doughThis dough is easy to work with, pliable, and cooks up like a dream. |
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Ditch the dust and mold with a hay steamerSteamers help minimize the your stock's exposure to microparticles and spores and leave feed tasting great |
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Ebony and ivory make for extravagant luxury from Hancock & MooreSuperb designs and attention to detail makes the Luxe chair an outstanding example of style from North Carolina craftsmen |
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World's Greatest Roper winner Preston Williams: Paiute and proudFor some, the 34-year-old Paiute/Shoshone Indian seemed to have come out of nowhere to win the 2009 Word's Greatest Roper title. But for those who have followed the Indian National Finals Rodeo circuit, Williams' win came as no surprise. |
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Tips on choosing holiday winesPicking a holiday wine doesn't have to be a headache — here are some suggestions that can make anyone's holiday gathering a delight. |
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Boots for the CureLucchese Boot Company and Zappos support fight against breast cancer |
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Forget pecans - Harry's is the real reason to visit San Saba, TXBig plans underway for expansion only add to the excitement when you visit Harry's. |
Baked artichoke-jalapeño dipWe took a healthy recipe for baked artichoke dip, tweaked it, then added some Tex-Mex magic. |
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Sweet-potato, chorizo, and goat-cheese empanadasWith empanadas, it's all about the fillings. Here is one of our recipe suggestions, but you may want to experiment and make up some of your own. |
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Lessons about Canada's cowboy country — and lifeWhat lesson can you learn from both Marilyn Monroe and the legendary Brewster ranching family in Kananaskis County, Alberta? |
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Marilyn Monroe in Kananaskis CountryHer first starring role in a western pitted the sex symbol against the rapids of western Canada’s Bow River. |
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On the heels of Twang, George Strait talks about songwriting, roping, and ranchingAfter dominating the record charts and selling out concert venues for the better part of 30 years, what can you do for an encore? If you're George Strait, you just keep doing what you've always done. |
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Artist Spotlight: Julia Lucich's Party AnimalsUnexpected hues in work by Julia Lucich's make for a wilder treatment of the West in her Party Animal series |
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Sacred places to Natives around the WestWhether they were constructed or altered, as small as an obscure waterfall or as monumental as an entire mountain, these sacred places are the other part of identity for people who knew the land, respected it, and loved it as a relative. |
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Make your holiday dinner an empanada partyThe cowgirl way to host a dinner party is to keep it simple with a food a cowboy could love. |
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Live From The Country Music Hall Of Fame: Joey + RoryWhats next for Joey + Rory? Find out as they sit down with C&I's Joe Leydon in this exclusive interview. |
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A New Libation for the Lone StarAustin-based Republic Tequila helps spice up your holiday margaritas by serving up an organic tequila with a Texas twist. |
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Buckaroo Chuck: Vegas Dining Then and NowFrom a (literal) watering hole that once quenched Kit Carson's thirst to a sexy and sultry Fernando Botero Angulo-inspired steakhouse, Las Vegas wining and dining have come a long way. |
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Tradition and EmotionPeriod accuracy and tradition give inspiration and impact to works by New Mexico painter K. Henderson |
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The First NFRA genuine piece of the West made its way into America’s living rooms as the first NFR was broadcast in 1959. |
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Dale Chavez's gleaming parade saddle shines with silverGet the ultimate in Western craftsmanship with this showstopping custom piece from the Dale Chavez Saddle Company. |
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Don't Shoot the MessengerOld Gringo's Western take on the messenger bag is full of surprises and lets you tote your gadgets in style. |
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Marty Bosma's beautiful mosaic mirror is the fairest of them allA handcrafted mirror from Marty Bosma's Thunderbird series could be the Bearer of Happiness in your home |
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Sundown in PendletonBelinda Bell's colorful rendition of Jackson Sundown celebrates Pendleton Round-Up's 100th Anniversary |
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Ian Tyson: a singing, songwriting Western iconEasy as it may be to pin some Western icons down to a single image, this one's been riding his own ruggedly self-defined trail in music, ranching, cowboy culture, and Western Canadiana over the last five decades. |
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Artist Spotlight: Tara RobertsNew Mexico sculptor Tara Roberts' talks about her lifelong affinity for clay and composition in her approach to pottery |
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Holiday Gift Ideas For The Western Movie FanIf Santa wore cowboy boots, these are the presents that would fill up his sleigh this holiday season. |
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Balancing rustic styling with contemporary class is tricky, but Wrangler Home does it wellBring an elegant but practical feel to any Western home with the Bear Creek dining group from Wrangler Home's new Originals Collection. |
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Cowgirls Historical Foundation: preserving Western heritage and our equestrian way of lifePhotographer Charles Brooks gives his take on the Arizona-based volunteer organization. |
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Albuquerque HighThe 17th Annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta seals the city's position as "Hot Air Balloon Capital of the World." |
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December 2009 - Web exclusivesFrom our December 2009 issue: Ian Tyson mp3 playlist & videos, Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta slideshow, and a Cowgirls Historical Foundation slideshow. |
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When It Reins, It PoursWashington winery nestled in Horse Haven Hills offers pleasing and elegant Cabernet, crisp Riesling |
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Chief Red Wolf Silver SpursTraditional craftsmanship and superb styling are a hallmark of the Bohlin company, and these spurs are no exception. |
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Horse-lover gift guideGive a little giddyup to the horse lover on your Christmas list. |
