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In his welcome to this chronicle of Western Horseman's 75 years, current Publisher Darrell Dodds writes, "On the following pages, former Western Horseman Publisher Randy Witte has authored the most comprehensive history of the magazine that's ever been written."Even more important: "Witte also recognized that a magazine, when done well, can be magical in its ability to educate, inform, entertain and inspire."That belief obviously focuses on the stock-horse industry. But the passion to deliver the "magic" has come from staffers themselves, horse owners as invested in the western lifestyle as the magazine's readership.Among the magicians: Witte's larger-than-life predecessor, Dick Spencer, and longtime Editor Pat Close, who rode 40 years for the brand, and many others on the magazine staff. All, Witte says, contributed to "take the readers to places they'd never go, meet interesting characters they'd never heard of and learn things they'd never imagined."That the magazine continues into its 75th year is testament that throughout its history Western Horseman successfully has pursued these objectives.

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The Western Horseman Recipe File is just what the title implies--a compilation of recipes that have ben featured in the magazine's Cowboy Style section in recent years. Each delicious appetizer, salad, entree, side, bread and dessert recipe is served up by a fine purveyor of culinary cowboy delights, someone who truly understands what appeals to the Western palate.

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This audio version of Legends, Volume 1, a Western Horseman best-seller, brings to life the incredible stories of the most famous Quarter Horses in history. Narrated by ranch cowboy Todd McMartney, of Throckmorton, Texas, the tales of Dc Bar, King P-234, Poco Bueno, Three Bars, and others will entertain and educate Quarter Horse enthusiasts of all ages. A total of 26 horses are profiled in this five-CD set.

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Renowned Texas bitmaker Greg Darnall discusses bits and bitmaking.

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This book features the best of the late author's helpful hints for horsemen - entertaining tidbits of information illustrated with Randy's pen-and-ink drawings.

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This book chronicles the first fifty years of Pat Parelli's life. From a kid growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area suburbs watching television Westerns to becoming a young bronc rider, and from a typical horse trainer trying to make a living to an internationally renowned figure who has helped hundreds of thousands of people develop a partnership with horses, he has made a long and rewarding journey. In his book, Pat describes the early experiences that shaped his life and reverently talks about the mentors who've influenced his thinking and helped him become a horseman. He details the struggles he's had to overcome on the long road to success, and explains how he created an unparalleled program to help other people accomplish their goals with horses. Along the way, he fondly portrays the special horses who've helped him grow into the extraordinary horseman he has become. Also, readers gets a glimpse into the future with Pat's vision of where he thinks horsemanship is headed. Pat is famous for his riveting way of making a point through the moral of a story. This book contains hundreds of his stories, from his earliest remembrances to the fabulous experiences and opportunities he has enjoyed in the last decade. As a bonus filtered throughout the chapters, readers are treated to People's Perspectives on Pat--anecdotes in which Pat's many friends, all well-known and respected in their fields, tell stories about him. Having been able to break through the discipline barrier, Pat has touched every aspect of the horse world--English, western, racing, all breeds and activities. It's been his passion to share his hard-learned knowledge with everyone who seeks excellence with horses. His dream and life's work unfold on the pages of this book.

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Fences across the American West are a symbol of the hard work and perseverance of working cowboys and cowgirls. David Stoecklein's images in this volume of the ever-expanding Cowboy Gear series depict the fences that snake across the varying terrain of the West, ranging from simple barbed wire to old wooden panels. Fences serve an important purpose and they also have a certain symbolism. They communicate ownership and mark property lines, but they also protect livestock and symbolize the teamwork that is so important to surviving in a harsh environment.

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How to safely prepare your horse at home for challenges on the trail.

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Janine Wilder has compiled a comprehensive guide that covers all the bases a trail rider needs in this fast-growing sport. She offers proven methods for developing a solid trail horse, safe ways to handle a variety of terrain, solutions for common trail problems, plus tips and resources on how to travel with horses. Interesting sidebars document her experiences on the trail.

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It doesn’t matter if your No. 1 horse is a well-seasoned senior, a world champion or a promising prospect; when he’s lame, your horse program suffers. The time and money invested in your favorite horse can be substantial. The inevitable emotional investment also carries a high price tag, which makes keeping your horse sound a major priority. In Understanding Lameness, veterinary professional Dr. Terry Swanson of Littleton (Colo.) Equine Medical Center guides you through the degrees of lameness and the effects of injury on your horse’s future health and serviceability. A past president of the American Association of Equine Practitioners, Swanson uses the latest diagnostic techniques as key tools in managing lameness problems. Also a horseman, Swanson grasps the physical demands placed on equine athletes and the impact lameness can have from a rider’s and an owner’s perspectives. From hoof abscesses, white-line disease and navicular syndrome to laminitis, ringbone and soft-tissue injuries, in Understanding Lameness you learn to recognize the symptoms of each problem, which diagnostic tools can be most beneficial and what types of treatments might best put your horse on the road to recovery. Swanson’s common-sense information is your best asset in keeping your horse sound, as well as for coping with a lameness diagnosis. In the preface to Understanding Lameness, G. Marvin Beeman, DVM, writes that with Swanson’s insight “owners are more likely to detect problems earlier in their development, allowing for more satisfactory resolutions of those problems.”

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In this full-color book, Bob Avila, winner of many major titles including the World's Greatest Horseman, opens the doors of his training stable and shares hi success-driven thinking.

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More than Color - Paint Horse Legends, Volume 2 features 20 more stories of the breed's greatest foundation stallions, mares and geldings, as told by the pioneering men and women who know them best. This is the most comprehensive biographical study ever written on famous Paint Horses and contains over 200 black-and-white photos. It is a fitting tribute to one of the most popular equine breeds in existence - and one that can truly be called the "Sports Model of the Horse World."

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Volume 2 is a continuation of Volume 1 with chapters covering problems such as those surrounding halter-breaking, bridling, saddling, mounting, hoof and leg handling, trail riding, and many others. Prevention and good horsemanship skills are heavily stressed making these books useful to anyone whether or not they have the problem discussed. The methods and philosophy the author presents are based on how horses think, learn, and communicate naturally. Rather than make a horse do what is asked, Marten's approach sets up the training so the horse can search for the right answer, which is in the path of least resistance. The horse's slightest try is rewarded by the handler's or rider's immediate release of pressure. Volume 1 lays the foundation for all good riding with techniques and exercises that are time-tested and proven. Chapters include common ground-handling problems such as being hard to catch and pulling back when tied, typical riding problems such as spooking and crossing water and the solutions to the ever-common problem of trailer loading. The books stress the theme that no problem is a singular event by itself. It's instead part of the overall common thread throughout a rider's interaction with his or her horse. Therefore, all problems lead back to building or rebuilding a stronger foundation, both on the ground and in the saddle. Volume 1 and 2 give specific approaches to accomplish a higher degree of horsemanship and understanding of equine behavior. As a result, the horse owner is safe and enjoys his or her horse more.

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Not since Fay E. Ward's Working Cowboy has there been a book that better explains the techniques and skills a horseman needs to master to become a modern-day working cowboy. There are distinct differences between cowboys and buckaroos. In addition, there's a third hybrid version that embraces the best of both styles. The differences between these styles, and the similarities as well, are explained. Chapters include everything a cowboy or cowgirl needs to know in order to function in a twentyfirst century ranch or feedlot setting. This book should appeal to the vast number of cowhands and ranchers that already work with cattle on horseback, as well as weekend cowboys who show a keen desire to do so by either helping out with neighbors or visiting guest ranches on a working vacation. Technique and etiquette are equally important in the cowboy and buckaroo trade. Furthermore, this book should also serve as an invaluable educational resource manual in many extension seminars held at feedlots, colleges, and high schools across North America dealing with the handling of horses, cattle, and dogs.

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Clipping, bathing, mane care, tail care, and show preparation.

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The real content of this ranch-country cookbook is the well-spiced, rib-tickling, immensely satisfying view of western life. Includes chapters on Dutch ovens, campfires, breads, wild game, and whole-cow barbecues.

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Features 24 chapters on key stallions and mares that have played prominent roles in establishing the Arabian breed in the U.S.

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Legends 7 offers the latest installment in a series designed to capture and preserve the history of the American Quarter Horse by profiling the breed’s most influential stallions and mares. This volume — easily the most diverse in the series — features top halter, cutting, reining and western pleasure bloodlines. Legends 7 highlights the lives of horses that built an industry, as told by the men and women who knew them best and as written by authors most familiar with each animal’s unique contributions. As always, each horse’s story comes complete with a three-generation pedigree, competition record, progeny record and numerous photographs.

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Legends, Volume 6 profiles outstanding Quarter Horse stallions that have had a significant impact on the breed. These horses and their progeny have dominated several disciplines, including racing, halter, western pleasure, cutting, reining, working cow horse, and barrel racing. Their influence on the breed continues, especially through their exceptional sons and daughters. This volume, as the others, highlights each horse with a story on its life, a four-generation pedigree, a summary of his race and/or show record, and a sire record and many photographs--some of which have never been seen.

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More than Color - Paint Horse Legends features the stories of 20 of the breed's greatest foundation stallions, mares and geldings, as told by the pioneering men and women who know them best. This is the most comprehensive biographical study ever written on famous Paint Horses and contains over 30 full-color and and over 200 black-and-white photos. It is a fitting tribute to one of the most popular equine breeds in existence - and one that can truly be called the "Sports Model of the Horse World."

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For today's horse owner, a truck and trailer are as essential as a saddle and bridle. A proper rig greatly expands a rider's horizons. Riding in the isolation of a home arena or on nearby trails gets old fast. Soon enough, the rider wants to venture out and enjoy riding, with other horse people. For that the horse person needs comfortable, reliable, and safe transportation. This booklet details how to find the right truck and trailer for the particular horse person's needs and budget. Also, it offers good advice on properly selecting, using, and maintaining the equipment. Much of the information is intended for the novice horse hauler, someone who hasn't spent a lot of time behind the wheel of a truck and horse trailer. Divided into two sections, "The Rig" guides you through some basic knowledge: how to choose a tow vehicle, how to mate it with a trailer, and how to keep both on the road. Also covered are advantages of gas versus diesel engines, gearing, cooling, optional equipment, and different types of trailer-hitch designs. The second section, "On the Road Again and Again and Again," delves into the subjects of trailer loading, trailer handling, and over-the-road safety. Other topics include truck and trailer "lingo," equipment maintenance, and trailer storage.

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The authorized biography of legendary Colorado horseman Hank Wiescamp--the only man ever inducted into three breed association halls of fame: Quarter Horse, Appaloosa, and Palomino.

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Fly fishing is a sport demanding patience and an almost Zen-like attitude. In places like Idaho, it is a passion for many. Randy Ashton takes the reader on a photographic journey through some of the most picturesque and even top-secret spots across the state, where the fish are big and the waters run cold.

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From the arid grasslands of Arizona to the foothills of the Canadian Rockies, Legendary Ranches explores the cowboys, horses, history and traditions of North America's greatest ranches. Complete with stunning color photography and compelling stories that trace history from the late 1880's through today. Featured ranches include: Babbitt Ranch, Haythorn Ranch, Four Sixes, Pitchfork, W.T. Waggoner Ranch and many more.

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'If ever there was a coffee-table book that could exemplify the best of the best, this is it. Wyman Meinzer's photos portray the heart and soul of this historic ranch, but even more important, so do Henry Chappell's words...His sentences drip with vivid imagery, allowing readers to watch a movie in their mind of this west Texas ranch where one's livelihood is still earned, four generations later' - ""True West"". ""The Sixes' - the name alone conjures all the history, romance, and tradition of the West. It's how the West was, and still is, on a 290,000-acre working cattle outfit in Texas...Chappell handily captures the essence of the West Texas cattle outfit and its history...Meinzer's work is eye-candy for those enamored of the ranching lifestyle. This coffee-table volume's a keeper' -""Western Horseman"". 'A sumptuous, beautifully written and illustrated volume that tells the story of one of the largest and most famous ranches in the Panhandle...Meinzer's photographs and Chappell's prose enchant the reader' - ""Roundup Magazine"". '[A] handsome, oversized book featuring lavish photographs...150 pages of stunning pictures ...Meinzer has produced about 15 other books that are credits to his talented eye, but this one may be the most impressive yet' - Glen Dromgoole, ""Lubbock Avalanche-Journal"".

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"You’ll be in awe of the work of the American rancher and wildlife alike." — Fox News "... Krantz delivers a true sense of not only the size and scope of Art and Catherine Nicholas’ Wagonhound Ranch, but also the deep sense of stewardship the Nicholas family and their crew bring to ranching every day." — Western Horseman "...Anouk’s photographs tell a visual story of the rancher and his relationship with the land." — The Eye of Photography "A stunning photographic collection that celebrates the reality of ranch life." — Big Sky Journal Wagonhound is a historic working ranch spanning over 300,000 acres in Wyoming, where the elevation ranges from 5,000 feet to 9,000 feet; where talented, strong, and steady quarter horses supplied by the ranch-owned remuda are required to help the cowboys manage the herds in a spectacularly rugged terrain. Catherine and Art Nicholas, who took the reins of the historic ranch in 1999, take the stewardship of the land very seriously — their vision has been to honour tradition, preserve the land, which is steeped in history, and return it to a pristine condition. In Ranchland: Wagonhound, Anouk Krantz’s beautiful photography reveals the daily and seasonal rhythms of the ranch and the daily lives of its men and women cowboys, whose long hard days — starting in the dark and finishing in the dark — involve everything from cattle driving to branding to training the best quarter horses in the country and more. Set in a stunning large-format book, these photographs and the stories offer an inspiring new perspective into today's cowboy/ranching culture and land stewardship of the American West.

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