Callan Kane

If one were to select a single type of horse that epitomizes the American West, a buckskin or dun colored mount ridden by an authentic cowboy or cowgirl would be a good choice. With hides that mimic the varying colors of desert sands, and manes, tails and legs of deep chocolate or black, buckskins and...

High mountains as far as the eye can see. Views of the Continental Divide, a year round fly fishing stream, a six-stall luxury horse barn, and an enviable location in a high mountain meadow establish the 4 Lazy J Ranch as one of the West’s premier residences. Once inside, this 6,000 square foot “settler’s homestead”...

As western show horses become ever more specialized, a growing counter-culture of authentic cowboy-inspired competitions are gaining momentum. Instead of a laser-like focus on taking home the trophy or buckle in a specific equine class or event, many cowgirls are challenging themselves—and their horses—in comprehensive competitions inspired by the reality of ranch work. Versatility Ranch...

  A sleek, light-filled home near Bozeman, Montana proves that contemporary lines and unexpected colors feel right at home in Big Sky Country. The entry of this home in a prairie setting outside Bozeman was the first inkling that this might not be your average Montana homestead. Through the almost Asian-feeling portal gate, a long...

The versatile descendants of the Justin Morgan horse are sought after for their passionate loyalty, stylish carriage and can-do attitude. Plus, they’re cute. Go figure! Ask just about any cowgirl which Breyer® plastic horse was her favorite growing up and she won’t hesitate to answer. Mine was the (now classic) Justin Morgan Stallion, with whom...

If one were to gather the top seven money earners from the 2016 rodeo circuit in one room, you’d have a gaggle of hunky team ropers, one tie down roper, one bulldogger, and one sixty-eight year old grandmother: Mary Burger. Over ten nights of brutal competition in the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo this past December,...

Every shoreline, like every cowgirl, has its own personality. Why not book your next vacation at a place that offers sand, surf –and saddles? We’ve collected five wet & wonderful ideas to get you started on the ride of a lifetime. Texas: From Galveston in the north down to South Padre Island, the big beaches...

White Buffalo Calf Woman, last seen by the Lakota people as she shape shifted into a snow-white buffalo calf before disappearing into the setting sun. She promised to return every generation, guiding Earth’s people toward peace and wisdom. She would return, the legend says, at a time of great shift and transformation, the harbinger of...

Overlooking the Crooked River, this breathtaking residence on the canyon’s rim offers an eagle’s view and the ultimate equestrian set up. Rich interior textures of leather, stone, wood and iron hold their own against the grand views from the great room, creating a strong sense of place and effortless western hospitality. Refined enough for the...