COWGIRL Editorial

Lifelong cowgirl Lori Franzen grew up competing at rodeos across the country and at the collegiate level while attending Casper College.  After graduating, she and her husband became members of the PRCA, Hank as a contestant and Lori as a timer.  A chance encounter led them to start their own stock contracting company, and the...

Some of the best ingredients of a great love story are unlikely heroes and heroines drawn together like two magnetic figures who struggle through hardship and tragedy to find their way to one another.  There has to be a fair amount of passion and sacrifice mixed in as well before you get to the happy...

Story and photography by Jennifer Denison During the late 1700s and early 1800s, Spanish vaqueros brought their horse-handling skills to the missions of early California, long before it became a state.  They were known as exceptional horsemen, who prided themselves on masterfully training their horses to work cattle on the vast ranchos with smoothness and...

Indulge in the timeless flavors of Rustic Tuscan Chicken Thighs, a traditional Italian recipe that tantalizes the taste buds, is effortlessly prepared, and delights even the most discerning palates. This rustic Italian twist on a classic fried chicken elevates the classic peasant dish to culinary excellence. Featuring coarsely chopped ingredients and a delectable sauce that...

Images by Whitney Kamman OPENING SPREAD: Using existing structures, the ranch camp features a right-sized main house (on the left) and a guest cabin (right) that is custom-made for entertaining.  Nestled between two river valleys and bordered by the Gallatin National Forest on three sides, this 8,100-acre Montana ranch offers a little bit of everything...

Kindil + KevinPhotos by Vicki Miller PhotographyDress: Kelly Lin Couture | Hair: Beloved Bohemian | Makeup: Georgie’s Beauty Room | Florals: Saint Florals | Hats: Serratelli | Cake: Cakes By Samantha H. | Venue: Leahton Park, Charters Towers Designing a wedding that feels trendy yet true to your personal style may seem like a challenging...

Photographs by Ken Amorosano Through his mane and tail the high wind sings, fanning the hairs who wave like feather’d wings ~ William Shakespeare Although sanctuary and preservation are the primary focus of Return to Freedom, education is high on founder Neda DeMayo’s agenda. The Sanctuary was created as a model to explore natural herd...

When Kim Ratcliff’s parents started Caney Creek Ranch, she was still fully immersed in her career at Bloomberg Financial in marketing and public relations in New York City.  After hearing about the different challenges that come with transitioning to a larger ranching operation, she decided home was where she needed to be. Shortly after, she...