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Bear Mountain Ranch is a one-of-a-kind facility. Not only is this rustic ranch beautiful, but it’s completely functional. There’s space for horses, cattle, hay and farm equipment. It has all the right amenities for any western rider. Take a peek for yourself! The outside is just as gorgeous as the inside! From the stonework to...

There’s one thing most horse owners are guilty of: collecting tack. Admit it! It seems as those riders hate the idea of throwing again bits, saddles, stirrups and other goodies. If you’re looking for a way to repurpose all of that tack, then how about creating some home decor. You can dust it off, spruce...

If you’re in the decorating mood, your walls are a great place to start. Adding some Western wall decor to a plain wall or even changing out existing decor for something new can totally redesign a space. And remember: don’t be afraid to push your boundaries! Farm, ranch, rodeo, cowboys…they can all give your home...

You can trace Hailey Kinsel Lockwood’s roots to a ranch in Cotulla, TX. Her parents, Dan and Leslie Kinsel run a commercial beef operation. They likely inspired Hailey’s interest in rodeo and riding horses. This professional barrel racer has had a few good horses in her time, including Thunder Stones ‘TJ’ and Sister. With the...

Recently, Netflix has released quite a few horse movies. If you enjoyed A Champion Heart or The World We Make, then you might also like Hope Ranch/Riding Faith! This new movie appeared on Netflix on June 17th. It’s a family drama that takes place on a horse ranch. What’s not to like- horses, western riding and rustic...

Whether for pleasure or work, exposing your horse to cattle can be an interesting experience. Some horses seem unfazed, while others become anxious and spooky. In order to keep your horse calm, try to take things slow. Don’t put too much pressure on them, instead try to make it a fun event. Before the Cattle...

Roadside flyers posted around major cities from Amarillo, Texas, to Cheyenne, Wyoming, in 1929 invited rodeo fans to come and see trick roper and bronc rider Bea Kirnan and “gasp with amazement and wonder at her daredevil talent.”  Audiences were promised to be “thrilled and mesmerized” by Bea’s work in the saddle. Born on October...

“The Flying V Ranch has been in the Warner family for three generations and is still home to a working cattle operation. The authentic barn and original homestead were converted into the venue they are today after the untimely passing of the husband and father of the duo. Beauty has emerged from tragedy as the...