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The Amazing Jasper Horse Rescue – by Terri Mason With one of the most devastating wildfires in memory racing out of control through one of
October 3, 2024
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The Amazing Jasper Horse Rescue – by Terri Mason With one of the most devastating wildfires in memory racing out of control through one of
Two-time Canadian Bull Riding Champion Jared Parsonage of Maple Creek, Sask, is recuperating at home after his chest was stepped on by a bull in
EVOLUTION OF RURAL TECH Inventions, apps and other cool farming and ranching technology. You can read the whole article in the current issue of Canadian
The 9 BEST Ways any Edmonton Business can Saddle Up for the CFR (Canadian Finals Rodeo) for the 50thAnniversary Oct 2nd – 5th Check out
Bidding closes: Tuesday, August 20th – 7 p.m. MT This is a special opportunity for all Ian Tyson fans to acquire a treasured item from the
Hi-Hog Farm & Ranch Equipment One of rural Alberta’s favourite success stories is celebrating their 50th anniversary in 2024. Founded in Calgary, Alberta,
50 YEARS OF CFR Records, memories and the famous roping competition no-one saw. You can read the whole article in the current issue of Canadian
By Niki Flundra The seasons on the ranch determine all our daily activities and how and what we spend our time and energy on.
By Brittney Chomistek Photography: Wild Mane Photos | Hair: Kole Van Marrion at The Social by Red Velvet | Makeup: Aria Studios As winter fades,
SPADE MASTER By Terri Mason Richard Brooks didn’t come to the art of silversmithing later in life; he was born into it. “I learned from
By Terri Mason This poem was written in memory of the late Darryl Vance, whose family gave me his team of Percheron geldings, Pancho
Congratulations to Trainers Showdown Legends Edition Champion and People’s Choice Award Winner Glenn Stewart! He and Rocking Heart Ranch filly RHR Greygooseberry had a fantastic
25th Cowgirl Rendezvous The Cowgirl Cattle Company’s cowgirls had a great evening at the 25th Annual Cowgirl Rendezvous on May 4 in the Madden Community
On March 27, the Maple Creek Hawks hockey team won the Saskatchewan Under 18 B hockey championship. Why do I have a hockey team in
The unofficial kick-off to the 2024 Calgary Stampede happened in April, with the 44th Annual Calgary Stampede Cowboys Rangeland Deby Chuckwagon Canvas Auction. The much-anticipated
Canadiana Vaquero By Terri Mason Miles Kingdon is a cowboy’s cowboy, a man well-respected in the ranching world for his seemingly magical abilities with cattle
HISTORY AND MYSTERY By Daryl Drew PH.D. The Nicola Valley, just north of Merritt B.C., has been integral to the Canadian ranching industry since the
FORECASTING IS THE HOLY GRAIL By Terri Mason It’s difficult to figure out what will happen next with the earth. In the West, the hope
By Rob Dinwoodie The summer of ’23 was sweltering hot with no appreciable rain since June, bringing the drought conditions in the Okanagan to their
FRESH EYES ON THE RANGE By Anne Stevick I did not know what to expect when I attended the first “Southern Alberta Grazing School for
Hardship & Grace By Terri Mason The story of the Cottonwood Livestock outfit is one of hardship and grace. “Our place is on the north bank
Shepherds, Dogs & Lambing Photos and Story by Terri Mason When it comes to multi-award-winning stock dog trainer Dale Montgomery and his wife, Dawn, the
The Calgary Stampede, the most famous rodeo in Canada and perhaps the world, recently released the names of the competitors that they’ve invited this year.
BC Jul 5–7, 2024 Smithers Midsummer Music Festival Smithers BC https://smithersmusicfest.com/ Jul 26-28 Salmon Arm Roots & Blues Festival Salmon Arm BC https://rootsandblues.ca/ Jul 26–28,
The Canadian Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame recently announced its Class of 2024! Each deserving person, including the legendary T.J., will be inducted into the
BORN A HIGH RIDER Outfitter Dewey Matthews, six mountain ranges and 1200 miles of wilderness. You can read the whole article in the current
The Trainers Showdown – Legends Edition at Horse Expo Canada is a distinguished event uniting renowned equestrian trainers. This exclusive edition honors legendary figures in
Sisters Still Riding By Rob Vogt It is an unforgettable image — two women of a certain age racing their horses towards the finish line.
Levelling Rasp Don’t throw away your used rasps and horseshoes. You can build your own levelling rasp! Here is a rasp with which you can
“We’ve been raising sheep since the ‘80s. I got a handful of sheep when I got working [border collie] dogs. Then I got a few
ON THE COVER ~ MILES KINGDON The buckaroo life and heart-stopping tragedy that shaped Miles Kingdon into Canada’s premier vaquero. You can read the whole
Bryn was a well-respected cowboy who lived at the end of a road braved by few…
SISTERS STILL RIDING BY ROB VOGT It is an unforgettable image — two women of a certain age racing their horses towards the finish line.
It was back in 2005 when rancher, poet and preacher Bryn Thiessen (1960-2024) of Helmer Creek Ranch near Sundre began as our Reflections columnist. He
ON THE COVER ~ BONNIE SCOTLAND! A dream getaway filled with castles horses, standing stones and Highlanders. You can read the whole article in the
Her Paintbrush Captured History By Tim Lasiuta Sarah Mary Blakes’ contribution to Pincher Creek (Little Spitzee) from the 1890s was unmistakable. She married Alfred Hardwick
Boy oh boy, I sure wish I was in San Diego right now – not only for the rodeo, but because it’s -40C! In BB,
Sorry for the delay!!! A winter storm took out the internet… and it’s -36C right now… As promised, San Diego rodeo round 1 partial
C5 Rodeo created a brand new rodeo in a brand new ballpark, Petco Park Jan 12-14!
The Canadian bucking horse breeders topped the famous sale in Vegas
(3-minute read) By Terri Mason Saskatchewan has a new school, and if the stars align, it’ll be the birthplace of some of the great bronc
There’s a big delay in getting the round 10 photos – don’t know what’s going on, but I couldn’t wait any longer. 2023 Wrangler NFR
Canada Night – and the barrel racers pulled out all the stops!
It was a bit of a delay getting pix, but here’s my Round 7 faves:
Alberta’s Sophie Garrington wins extreme cowboy racing world title | CTV News
It’ll be a bit before I get the images, but no one was more surprised than me when it was announced that bull rider Ky
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Tonight the boys from Down Under doubled down as Damian Brennan and Ky Hamilton scored some
Round One winning action from 2023 National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas
On the Cover ~ Storm Chasers The incredible photography of some of the best storm chasers on the prairie. You can read the whole article
Dallas Prince’s saddle-making and leather-crafting career has certainly taken some interesting turns. Raised and schooled in Calgary, the strapping athlete knew he didn’t want university,
Story and Photos by Lindsay Chung For over a century, sure-footed, strong, and ever-watchful horses have carried Canadian soldiers into battle. In central British
Memorials Around the World Remembrance Day (also known as Armistice Day) has been observed in Commonwealth countries since the end
A Cowboy Soldier in WWI Twenty-one-year-old Raymond Bell and his 18-year-old brother, Aubrey, were in a race against time as they finished the 1916 harvest.
Bob Carry was described as a man of sterling qualities, a “Cowboy” in the true sense of the word — a working cowboy, who throughout
Capturing Canada’s History By Tim Lasiuta Calgary photographer Alexander Ross was a man at the right place and time. On November 7, 1885, at precisely
VINTAGE MIXED MEDIA ARTIST By Craig Couillard “One man’s junk is another man’s treasure.” If you’re a fan of the TV show American Pickers, you’re
On the Cover ~ Dallas Prince From Elite Soldier to Respected Saddlemaker You can read the whole article in the current issue of Canadian Cowboy
Pack up the motorhome and hit the rodeo trail to cheer on the best professional rodeo competitors in North America! AUGUST High Prairie,
Congratulations to Team Alberta’s Faith Lundberg who cinched the title and is the 2023 World Champion Goat Tier! Lundberg’s title was won at the 2023
Bill Nugent, Water Valley, Alta ~ 1943 – 2023 Born William Walter Nugent on March 7 in Napanee, Ontario, Bill moved to Cochrane, AB in
A Working Bridle Stockhorse Showcase The Canadian Bridlehorse Association was born out of like-minded people to create a community of horsemen and women here in
Did You Know? A team of horses is always identified from left to right, from the teamster’s point of view from the wagon seat? So
BY JOSEPH MILLS HANSON (1876-1960) Oh, we’re up in the morning ere breaking of the day, The chuck-wagon’s busy, the flapjacks in play; The herd
Reading Niki Flundra’s long list of accomplishments (so far) makes you wonder what you’ve done with your life. Seriously. Let me just reel off some
By the fabulous Terri Mason Until I signed the mortgage papers and bought my little Taj Mahovel here in Maple Creek, I had spent
On the Cover ~ Niki Flundra Horse Trainer, Pyrotechnics Expert and Founder of Heart of the Horse You can read the whole article in the
BY TERRI MASON December 30th started out with excitement for Sandy Cooper-Black as he and his rodeo buddies hit the trail from Saskatchewan for
On the Cover ~ Reg Steward Managing Ranch Risk ~ a problem encountered, a problem solved. You can read the whole article in the current
We have selected some of our favourite artisans in the handmade jewellery biz, we hope you enjoy!
Trevor Mertes If you want a calm horse, stay calm. If you want a patient horse, be patient.” This is a quote from one of
Hockey is the official winter sport of Canada, and lacrosse is the official summer sport, but it seems that no one asked Alberta. Once
Meet Michael Perks By Craig Couillard I have always admired people with artistic talents — musicians, writers, sculptors, songwriters, and actors. Each has a
EVERYTHING EQUINE ON the Border is back for it’s second year at the Lloydminster Agricultural Exhibition Association, April 14-16, 2023 and will again include the
Heidelberg, Germany HEIDELBERG IS CONSIDERED one of the most beautiful cities in Germany. Its picturesque ensemble of the castle, the Old Town, and
OVER THE YEARS, the Junior and High School Rodeo Association has expanded their competitions beyond the mainstream rodeo events to include some not typically seen
It will be an Old West auction like no other!! Brian Lovig of Lovig Auctions got the nod to stage an auction sale that will
The family of the late Canadian country legend Ian Tyson, CM AOE, has confirmed the singer-songwriter died from on-going health complications on December 29th, 2022
December 2, 2022 – The Maple Leaf Circuit Finals is well underway at Regina, Saskatchewan’s Brandt Centre as part of Canadian Western Agribition. An outstanding
Logan and Dawson Hay became the 6th pair of Canadian brothers…
On the Cover ~ Darryl Sutter Multi-generation rancher and two-time Stanley Cup winning coach, Darryl Sutter. You can read the whole article in the current
By Baxter Black I know you’ve prob’ly asked yourself, what’s Christmas to a cow? You’ve not! Well maybe, just perchance I’ve got you thinkin’ now,
REGINA HOSTS THIRD MAPLE LEAF CIRCUIT FINALS November 30, 2022 — Tonight’s the night as an outstanding field of rodeo stars gear up for four
By Craig Couillard It started with a dream of a flying bear soaring between two realms — and from that vision came another
A Gift of Gratitude By Terri Mason Quilts of Valour Canada began with a gift of compassion. In 2006, Edmonton, Alta., quilter Lezley Zwaal
He was getting old and paunchy, and his hair was falling fast, And he sat around the Legion, telling stories of the past. Of a
“Never again,” was the heartfelt motto, “Lest We Forget,” became the Veteran’s Day theme, But the big guns did not long stay silent. And Peace
