Category Archives: Uncategorized

By Lilly Platts | Photos Courtesy of Najiah Knight Najiah Knight grew up watching her father ride bulls and knew from an early age that she wanted to follow in his footsteps. The high school senior from small-town Oregon has had many successes in her young career, riding her first steer at seven. Najiah has  Continue Reading »

By Lilly Platts | Photos Courtesy of the Miranda Family Every Fourth of July, the Makawao Stampede brings cowboys and cowgirls from around the world to Maui’s Oskie Rice Arena, owned by Kaonoulu Ranch. Ken and Morag Miranda represent the fourth generation that manages and fosters the annual Hawaiian rodeo, which has been a part  Continue Reading »

By Clay Noel Harper | Photos Courtesy of Rodeo Quincy Throughout the years, the Western industry evolved to include many different disciplines and facets. In the past decade, there has been an influx of supporters. But one thing that will never change is its foundation… Faith, family, and freedom! Western clothing company Rodeo Quincy was  Continue Reading »

By Clay Noel Harper | Photos Courtesy of Cara Smith _x000D_             In the daring world of fashion, Western fashion influencer and stunt woman Cara Smith has a style everyone can’t help but fall for. The content creator found her stride in 2022 after a stunt injury left her sidelined from work. During that time,  Continue Reading »

By Clay Noel Harper | Photos Courtesy of LeAnn Hart                   The ideals of the cowgirl spirit start with the grace bestowed on her by the Lord, and her determination to greet a challenge with hard work and grit. Mother, wife, singer, songwriter, worship leader, stock contractor and inspirational speaker LeAnn Hart exemplifies the definition  Continue Reading »

By McKenzie Frizzell | Lead Photo by Hailey Rae Photography             The “Western way of life” is a statement derived from long, hard days at work, traditional customs, and the determination to see a job finished. Men and women alike can look upon the cowboys and cowgirls of the industry and see the practicality and  Continue Reading »

by Lilly Platts | Photos Courtesy of APHA The word “cowgirl” represents more than just boots and a cowboy hat; from the boardroom to the arena, there are women across the country who embody the principles and values of Western culture in their everyday lives. The Cowgirl Gathering was created to offer these women the  Continue Reading »

By Charity Pulliam | Photos by Jennings Photography Atlanta, Kansas, cowgirl Baylee Barker said her relationship with American Hat Company stands out as one of the defining moments of her rodeo career. Barker said it all began in an unexpected way during the National High School Finals Rodeo. _x000D_ “It was freshman year of nationals,  Continue Reading »

By Charity Pulliam | Photos Courtesy of Team Cavender’s _x000D_ _x000D_ Daniel Wilder said his journey into the world of rodeo was shaped by his family, his fierce competitiveness and his passion for the sport. As a member of Team Cavender’s for the past two years, Wilder said he has witnessed firsthand the value of  Continue Reading »

By Charity Pulliam _x000D_ Mackenzie Mayes said her family has always been friends with Stan Redding, American Hat Company’s national sales manager. She said her professional relationship with the hat brand started while she was in high school. _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_   _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ “I was at a rodeo in the stockyards  Continue Reading »