Indholdsfortegnelse for Summer 2025 i Western Life Today

Finding a fashionable shirt that is also functional for all things horse-related isn’t easy. Women that ride or are inspired by Western fashion are often on the move, swinging a rope, lifting hay, saddling horses, and more, which means a shirt must be suitable day to day—but they also want it to look good. That is exactly why Colleen Tuohy, Alicia Enochs, and Sarah McEntire Prather all sought to design their own lines of Western shirts for women. Here’s what inspired these three designers, who wears their shirts, and what makes this apparel wearable for women. CUSTOM COLLARS BOUTIQUE In a horse show class of 10 to 20 horses, standing out is hard to do, which is why Alicia Enochs and her mother Debbie Linville began to create their own…

Cowboys and technology don’t usually go together—unless you are Charli Alayna. She went from city life in Washington state to the plains of Montana, where she immersed herself in the cowboy lifestyle. She then made her way to Hawaii, where she continues to ride and work cattle, all while sharing tips and inspirational stories on TikTok and Instagram under the handle of @charlialayna. Her goal is to show people that the Western lifestyle is accessible to everyone, regardless of their background, We spoke to Alayna about her journey from greenhorn to influential cowgirl. Western Life Today: How did you go from being a city girl to a Western lifestyle influencer? Charli Alayna: I actually wasn’t a complete city girl! I was born in rural South Carolina, then moved to the city…

Now celebrating its 103rd year, the Greeley Stampede is a top-20 Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association ProRodeo series event. Drawing the best rodeo athletes from around the country for exciting rodeo competition, the Greeley Stampede’s 12-day event serves up fun for over 220,000 attendees annually. Ready to check out this year’s rodeo, held June 25 - July 6? We’ve got the details. The Spud Rodeo Originally called the Spud Rodeo in honor of Greeley, Colo.’s local potato farmers, the Greeley Stampede was officially recognized as an annual celebration beginning in 1922. Those early events were one day only, featuring bicycle races, horse racing, pie-eating contests and more, and drew over 2,500 people. The Greeley community has continued this annual celebration, growing it year after year. “What makes the Greeley Stampede special…

Whether you’re looking for a straw or light-colored felt hat for summer, or a darker felt hat for the cooler months, we’ve got plenty of options curated here. Choose from a traditional cowboy hat style for riding, or try out a fashion silhouette for a night on the town. Either way, we’ll tip our hat to you. Wild Horses Fashion Hat Presented in a dazzling hue, the Wild Horses Hat in Red was inspired by Lainey Wilson’s iconic hit “Wildflowers and Wild Horses.” Part of the Charlie 1 Horse by Lainey Wilson Collection, this hat has a 3 ¾" brim detailed with full-heart cut-out patterning. $143.00; charlie1horsehats.com Ariat 20X Straw Cowboy Hat Capture the authentic spirit of the Western lifestyle. Combining functionality with a rugged style, this hat is made…

Director and writer Carl Eubank has crafted a deeply personal film in Broke, which centers on the world of bareback bronc riding and the challenges that come with a fading rodeo career. Drawing from his own experience with horses and ranching, Eubank brings authenticity and intimacy to a genre that has long celebrated the rugged spirit of the American West. In a candid conversation, Eubank shared the background that inspired the film, his experiences working with actors like Wyatt Russell and Dennis Quaid, and the deeper themes of struggle, redemption, and hope that are woven throughout the story. A Life Around Horses For Eubank, horses have always been a central part of his life. “It’s something I’ve been doing since I was a little kid,” he explains. “My dad and…

Bronze sculptures in Star Liana York’s personal studio dazzle the eyes. Last year, York hosted an equine photo workshop at her 40-acre ranch called Rancho Verde, south of Abiquiu, N.M., where she and her husband Greg reside. The artist opened up her studio to the participating photographers, giving a glimpse into her 50-year career as a sculptor. Lifelike bronze sculptures of large wild cats lay on the shelves, a horse head with a thick mane blowing in the wind perches above, and her newly developing Legacy, a horse in motion, sits on a pedestal with wheels, as a clump of clay awaits her magical touch to bring it to life. York has been renowned for putting an element of herself and her artistry into each of her creations, giving them…

Cowboys riding through your living room in high-definition can be captivating, enticing your urge to abandon your everyday life and overwhelm your senses with fresh air, sunshine and the smell of horses and tumbleweeds. Western-centric series on television have not only brought back the nostalgia of old cowboys and Indians shows, they have spurred a new “gold rush” out West. More and more Americans are looking to move out of the hustle and bustle of city life to the country, or, more specifically, to find their own piece of cowboy paradise in states such as Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. “Shows like Yellowstone and its prequels 1883 and 1923 have really shown off Western heritage, and it’s affecting the growth around Texas’s horse country,” says Jenny Jordan, a realtor…

In a traditional Western wardrobe, a hat speaks to a person’s style, personality, and, in some cases, occupation and geography. As hats work their way into mainstream fashion boutiques, the boundaries have blurred, and the sky is the limit on colors, shapes and accessories. From a sophisticated fedora for a special occasion to a widebrimmed straw for sun protection, there is a functional and fashionable hat for everyone. Hat bars are energetic, interactive boutique-like stores where customers can create a hat to express their individual style story. They offer curated, personalized shopping experiences that make customers feel valued and pampered. Over the last five years, hat bars have exploded into fashion boutiques, stand-alone shops and mobile units. They cater to curious customers fascinated by accessorizing and customizing and foster community,…

Many artists have aimed to capture the essence of the American West over the decades, but few succeeded like Maynard Dixon. Over much of his 71 years, Dixon painted the deserts, canyons and people of the Southwest, revealing the soul of this hypnotic land. “Dixon lived during an unusual time, spanning the Gilded Age to the Nuclear Age, giving him a unique perspective of the changing American West,” says Mark Sublette, president of the Mark Sublette Medicine Man Gallery in Tucson, Ariz., where a number of Dixon’s works on are displayed. “He interpreted what he saw through the lens of history, of arid lands and Native inhabitants, with an artistic skill set rarely seen during his lifetime.” Fresno Roots Maynard Dixon was born in 1875 in Fresno, Calif., on a…

In the iconic cowboy towns of Elko and Winnemucca, Nev., local businessmen, ranchers, miners and tourists alike belly up to the bar at the Star and Martin hotels each day for rounds of drinks, socializing and maybe a hearty multi-course Basque meal. Whiskey and beer would be logical libations for this crowd, but at these Nevada watering holes the drink most often ordered is a Picon Punch, casually referred to as a “Picon” (pronounced pee-con). Served on the rocks, usually in a 6-ounce stemmed Georgian Irish coffee glass, this refreshing beverage starts with a splash of grenadine, followed by Torani Amer (or a similar bitter orange liqueur), a spritz of soda, a float of brandy and finished with a twist of lemon rind rubbed around the rim and placed in…