Western Life Today

Western Life Today is the premier publication for all things Western, including fashion, décor, entertainment and destinations, plus the people, ranches and horses that shape our community. This magazine builds on rich heritage and deep roots to reach people who have been part of the Western world for generations, as well as those who have more recently been introduced to this culture.

EDITOR’S NOTE

Western Life Today • VOL. 5 • NO. 3 SUMMER 2025

HANG YOUR HAT • The hat you choose is the crowning achievement of your look, so browse through these ideas for inspiration before deciding what suits you best.

Head in for a Hat! • Belly up to a hat bar for a memorable, personal hat-making experience.

Saddle Up in Style • Focusing on fit and function, with plenty of style and flair thrown in, these three designers created brands made for today’s Western woman.

Carl Eubank’s ‘BROKE’ • Bronc riding is featured in this new film starring Wyatt Russell and Dennis Quaid.

The Art of MAYNARD DIXON • Artist Maynard Dixon brought the West to life through his paintings.

Sharing the Western Lifestyle • This Western lifestyle influencer uses social media to encourage city slickers to embrace the cowboy way.

Life in 3D • Bronze sculptor Star Liana York brings moments to life.

Like a Boss Mare • Founded and led by women, Boss Mares Inc. brings resources to female entrepreneurs in the Western world.

Going to GREELEY • The Greeley Stampede is a Colorado rodeo with fun for the whole family.

YOUR OWN PIECE OF Western Paradise • Are you dreaming of living that Western life out West? Here’s what you need to know about the state of the land and ranch real estate market.

Considering a ranch property?

Meet the Stallion: SPOOKS GOTTA WHIZ • Earning accolades in the show pen as a young horse jump-started the storybook-worthy tale of Spooks Gotta Whiz and his owner, Michell Ann Kimball.

Spooks Gotta Whiz

The Low Down: WESTERN PLEASURE • Get to know one of the smoothest sports in the Western performance world.

The Mystical PICON PUNCH • A rite of passage in the Great Basin cowboy country, drinking this potent Basque-American cocktail comes with a warning.

Picon Punch, Please

PARTING SHOT