December 2010

The Cow Country Code

by Deanna Dickinson McCall C&I's Poem of the Week for Dec. 1, 2010

Deanna Dickinson Mccall

The Eve Before Christmas

by Gary Miller Poem of the Week for Dec. 15, 2010

Gary Miller

Still A Cowboy

by Richard Dayton C&I's Poem of the Week for December 8, 2010

Richard Dayton

The Return of American Cream

If breed enthusiast Wes Rogalski has anything to say about it, this little-known draft horse will make it off the endangered list.

by Catharine Moser

Chocolate Chocolate Chip and Peanut Butter Chip Biscotti

A peanut butter and chocolate chip bounty

Ellise Pierce

The Bohlin Brand

The story of the legendary Hollywood silversmith and the equally legendary brand that bears his name

James H. Nottage

Spend time with The Duke

A limited edition exclusively from The Bradford Exchange

Jeff Bridges

Following his Academy Award-winning performance in Crazy Heart, Jeff Bridges steps into John Wayne’s Rooster Cogburn boots to star in a Coen brothers remake of True Grit.

by Wendy Wilkinson

Cowboys on Camera

For four decades, Harvey Caplin documented life on the range.

David Hofstede

The Original Gus

The real deal from Catalena Hatters

Bisbee Beauty

A natural wonder by Darrel Cadman

Scuff-Free

This bootjack won't scratch your kicks

Still Cooking

The lip-smacking living legacy of the chuck wagon.

by Jordan Rane

Cooking with the Bar E Ranch

If you don’t want to roll out the wagon, you can still make these dishes in the comfort of your own kitchen

by Kathy Wise

Chuck Wagon Chow

Biscuits and beans that are sure to please

Jordan Rane

Cowboy Christmas

No trip to NFR is complete without some serious shopping

by Michele Powers Glaze

Double D Ranch

How the Western haute couture label went from one stranger’s Indian blanket coat to the backs of celebrities.

by Ellise Pierce

Custom Hat On The Double

Your look is in good hands when dealing with the hatters of Double H

by Jennings Brown

Gene Autry's Flying A for Sale

Autry's Ranch Can Be Yours for $6.9MM

by Holly Henderson

Fossilized Boots

The Long Live Vintage line of men’s and women’s boots are available exclusively through Fossil retailers

Holly Henderson

Freckles Brown

One of the most famous bull and rider match-up stories in the history of rodeo

by Dana Joseph

Holiday Gift Guide - Ultimate Gifts

Our Ultimate category is full of dream gifts that will have you writing to Santa again.

Granger Smith

Live From: Hempstead, Texas

by Joe Leydon

Don Höglund On Trainer Mario Luraschi

The story of bringing Buffalo Bill to Europe and the most amazing horse stunt ever.

by Elizabeth K. Mccall

Glass Boots

A Mosaic Masterpiece

Eat, Stay, Love Las Vegas

If you find yourself at the Wrangler NFR this December, take note: There’s more to do before the dust flies than hit the casinos and clubs.

by David Hofstede

Alan Lasiloo

Unorthodox Zuni Pueblo Pottery

by Amy Pallas

King of Maytag Mountain

Homesteaders aren’t just purchasing a home, they are becoming part of a lifestyle.

by Holly Henderson

Rodeo Queen

Miss Rodeo America will be crowned amid all the hard-hitting action of the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas.

by Kathryn Buniak

Pam Minick's NFR Picks

Who to watch and who to bet on at this year's Wrangler NFR in Las Vegas

90 Proof Apparel

A new collection that’s so strong that only one name will do.

Michele Powers Glaze

Log Kingdom

Pioneer Log Homes homes are handcrafted from durable Western red cedar and dead standing lodgepole pine

by Jennings Brown

Reel Indians

A new documentary examines Hollywood’s portrayal of Native Americans from the silent era to present day.

by David Hofstede

Riesing's Rockers

A tribute to the romanticized image of an Indian pony charging across the western Plains

Holly Henderson

Twenty Years Since Takeoff

Celebrating 20 Years of Rocketbuster

by Jennings Brown

Rounders, Rednecks, And Lusty Men

The movies go to the rodeo

by David Hofstede

American Made

The Ryan Michael brand blends modern sophistication and outdoor comfort

Holly Henderson

Inspired Santa Fe Living

Nestled in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains

by Allyn Calton

Trio of Texas Ties

Three new titles from the University of Texas Press offer a retrospective look at key figures in Texas music.

Steven Phelps

TV Western Collection

Rediscover Western Rarities with this boxed set of 48 DVDs

by David Hofstede

Western Wishes

15th Anniversary Gala

Montana Zen

The spirit of the Old West and antiquity of the Far East blend beautifully in this Bridger Canyon estate.

by Allyn Calton