March 2025 Western Horseman – Table of Contents
“Old Red” Art by Clara Smith
“Old Red” Art by Clara Smith
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FESTIVALS AND FOLKLORE
Marvel at the gaucho’s skill and embrace the festive spirit of jineteada, a bucking horse rodeo competition in South America. BY ANDRIA HAUTAMAKI, Page 62
POLARIS: LEADING THE INDUSTRY NORTH
In a small farming community in northern Minnesota, Polaris was founded by three men who grew up in a world where innovation and mechanical aptitude were part of rural life. BY ANDRIA HAUTAMAKI, Page 72
MORE THAN ONLY MEMORIES
Completing the Gaucho Derby in Patagonia did more than simply check off a must-do item on the list of three horsemen’s lists; it also provided them with life lessons. BY KATE BRADLEY BYARS, Page 82
Living the Dream Jenna Paulette strikes a balance between motherhood, ranch life and life on the road. Page 18
Events Skijoring is an emerging sport in the state of Maine, boasting the Maine Skijoring Triple Crown in February and March. Page 25
Training Introduce your horse to tracking a cow with NCHA Open Hall of Fame rider Austin Shepard. Page 28
Women of the West Brittany Heseltine spends half the year alone in a remote Wyoming cow camp with her horses, dogs, 800 cattle and bold predators. Page 34
Horsemanship Photographer and horsewoman Kim Stone recalls her personal ride along the Winch Ranch with owner Luther Winch. Page 37
Real Life Ranch Wife There is a lot for the Youngs to learn off the ranch when “country” goes to town. Page 42
From the Lens There is no need for heavy machinery when a pair of Percherons can get the job done on Colorado’s Vista verde Guest Ranch. Page 44
Health Horse owners must constantly be prepared for illness and injury — here’s how to be ready whether you are traveling or at home. Page 51
Rodeo At the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, everything starts with volunteers. Page 54
Cowboy Cooking These jalapeno popper pinwheel steaks beautifully infuse a delicious jalapeno popper with a succulent skirt steak. Page 58
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