This fall, Teton Ridge brought the West to the Big Apple as they premiered their Window to the West documentary featuring award-winning horseman Adan Banuelos.
In September 2024, Teton Ridge hosted two exclusive events for the premiere of their Window to the West series opener, Horse Sense, which spotlighted National Cutting Horse Association Hall of Famer Adan Banuelos. During New York Fashion Week, the first screening brought Western and cutting horses to the Meatpacking District of New York City. The second screening’s backdrop was TR9 Ranch, the state-of-the-art, world-class equine training facility outside of Weatherford, Texas. Presented by Brumbaugh’s Furniture and Design, both screening parties kicked off this groundbreaking series, along with associate sponsors Bloomer Trailer, Tito’s Vodka, and Kemo Sabe.
The new short film series Window to the West is a compelling six-part series that captures the spirit of Western culture by delving into the lives and passions of athletes, musicians, craftsmen, artists, and more. The first installment, Horse Sense, paints an intimate portrait of Banuelos’ childhood, inspirations, and values that guide his work and love for the animals and how it all has come together to help him become a cutting horse champion. It follows Banuelos through his back-to-back wins at the American Performance Horseman event.
The following Window to the West installments promise to spotlight individuals who continue to keep the essence of the West alive through their work and dedication while also honoring the animal athletes who play an equally pivotal role in the Western way of life.
Get Inside The Window To The West New York Premiere
(Left to Right) Cookie Banuelos, Tiffani Banuelos-Ray, Alicia Banuelos, Jessica Feiner, Steven Feiner, Akin Banuelos, Erica Lennox, Ascension Banuelos, and Kate Banuelos.
Adan Banuelos on his horse showing spectators some cutting horse moves before the first screening.
Teton Ridge CEO Deirdre Lester presenting the first screening of the Window to the West short film series on the streets of NYC.
(Left to Right) Hunter Woodall, Elizabeth Brumbaugh, owner of Brumbaugh’s Sally Brumbaugh, Reba Hicks, and Derra Dykes.
(Left to Right) Olivia Lili Sutton, Marcella Barrett, John Sanislo, Becca Kantor, Deirdre Lester, Lily Koenig, Mike Gutierrez, Debra Duffy, Joe Loverro, Allison Welling, and Joshua Valdez.
Get A Glimpse Into The TR9 Ranch Premiere
(Left to Right) Darra Dees, Elizabeth Quirk, Sally Brumbaugh (holding grandson Rhodes Quirk), Patty Lentz, Lori McCarty, Hunter Woodall, Jessica Duncan, and Reba Hicks
One third of the 2024 TAPH Champion team Clayton Edsall (left), 2x TAPH Cutting Champion Adan Banuelos (middle), and TAPH 2024 Reined Cowhorse Champion Corey Cushing (right).
(Left to Right) Savannah Welborn, Miss Rodeo Texas 2024 Ashlyn Williams, Kristen Schley, and Sally Cox.
Owner of American Hat Co. and The Best Hat Store Susan Maddox, and her daughters Mercedes (left) and Treasure (right).
From our January 2025 issue (available on newsstands soon).
PHOTOGRAPHY: Courtesy of Getty Images, BFA, Teton Ridge, and Beau Simmons
