No New Bovine TB Cases

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced in February that there haven’t been any new confirmed cases of bovine tuberculosis in the past month. However, there will likely be no release of the quarantine until possibly the fall. The CFIA slaughtered all the mature cattle (about 28,000 head) from the 18 ranches affected, and conducted …

Stocking the Herd

Introducing Ellie Marie Tanner. Ellie is the first grandchild of Rob and Marie Tanner, the head honchos of Canadian Cowboy Country. Ellie is seen here enjoying her first rodeo from her grandparents Six Pack seats at the 2016 Canadian Finals Rodeo in Edmonton, Alta. Her parents, Brian and Caitlyn, purchased the headphones for her in …

Russell in Live Auction

The C.M. Russell Museum announced that Following the Buffalo Run, an original Charles M. Russell oil painting, circa 1894, was consigned to the live auction of The Russell: An Exhibition and Sale to Benefit the C.M. Russell Museum. The painting features the gendered work of Native American women, who were tasked with following behind the men …

Queen Elizabeth II Sapphire Reign

Birthday well wishes don’t get much better than when they are from the world’s most famous horsewoman, the Queen of Canada. Buckingham Palace released a video message from Queen Elizabeth II, congratulating our country on its 150th birthday. “I have watched Canada develop into a remarkable nation,” she said in both English and French. “You have earned …

RCMP Musical Ride Celebrates Canada

      In 2017, the RCMP Musical Ride will launch a cross-country tour in celebration of Canada’s 150th birthday. RCMP history claims the first Musical Ride (actually one of five demonstrations) began in 1887 but it was years later that the Ride went to all black horses. Today, the troupe features thirty-six horses and …