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.

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Western Life Today

WESTERN AMERICANA • It’s America’s 250th anniversary this summer—get decked out in the stars and stripes to celebrate!

The Art of Boot Care • Protect your investment from heel to toe.

Straw Hat Trick • In the market to buy a straw hat? Here’s what you need to know.

Stitched in Tradition • Ida Mae Home blends family legacy with modern style–all made in Texas.

WESTERN LIFE TODAY First Annual READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS • Thank you to all who voted!

Going Golden • Lainey Wilson talks about how her Golden West Boots embody her trademark style with delightful surprises.

Behind the Boots: A Conversation with Lainey Wilson

Calgary Stampede • An icon in its own right, the Calgary Stampede has been thrilling festival goers with its unique blend of rodeo, Western culture and Indigenous traditions for more than a century.

Foundation Foals • In the Texas Hill Country, a fifth generation of foals descending from one of the most influential bloodlines of American Quarter Horses live on.

Bend & Snap • After her own horse benefitted from chiropractic care, Jen Fridley, DVM, became a chiropractor herself to better the lives of performance horses.

Speedy Steeds • In pack burro racing, trusted partners bring history to life on mountain trails.

Combat to Cattle • This South Georgia farmer has a new mission in quiet fields.

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