Living West

A Sport Fit For A Queen With Paola Pimienta

Paola Pimienta is an official ambassador for the traditional rodeo event of escaramuza, popularizing vibrant traditional attire and unparalleled...

C&I Q&A: Winning Reining Trainer Fernando Salgado

C&I talks with one of last year’s American Western Weekend reining champs Fernando Salgado on the eve of this year’s...

Horse Of Dreams: Honoring The American Quarter Horse

American Quarter Horses continue to win people over with their willing minds, mighty hearts, and great beauty. If there’s...

The Big Breakaway: The Rise Of Breakaway Roping

Behind the rise of breakaway roping, American rodeo’s hottest event bringing hardworking, tough-as-nails cowgirls into championship arenas. She backs...

Skiing And Rodeo Collide At Steamboat Springs’ Cowboy Downhill

This unique winter sporting event makes for one heck of a tradition in Steamboat Springs. “It all began when...

Art Gallery: South Dakota’s Dignity Of Earth And Sky

Dale Claude Lamphere’s tribute to Native peoples also celebrates the beauty of the Great Plains. She stands with her...

Resistol Rookie Of The Year Tristin Parker Remembers His First NFR

Nineteen-year-old bull-riding sensation Tristin Parker shares his journey from his family farm to the National Finals Rodeo. The rodeo...

The C&I Q&A: Barrel Racing Legend Lisa Lockhart

The record-breaking rodeo star talks preparing for NFR, favorite memories, and advice for young barrel racers. With more than...