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Kate Bradley Byars

Kate Bradley Byars is a writer and photographer living in Texas, and winging her way around the world documenting the western way of life. Kate thrives on telling stories through photos and words.

The Quarter Horse’s Ranch Roots

The western performance horse industry is growing like wildfire, with new followers not only zeroing in on their favorite rodeo,…

3 months ago


Western Lesson: Sit Straight

Knowing how to balance correctly on your seat bones can be tough for new or inexperienced riders, but it’s important…

6 years ago

Fit Rider: Yoga Poses for Core Strength

As an equestrian, it is important to be fit in and out of the saddle. Read on to learn more…

6 years ago

Western Lesson: Showmanship Setup

Showmanship class requires you and your horse to work as a team. While leading your horse through the pattern is…

6 years ago

Ride Like a Mother

Learn more about moms riding horses. Jessica Holub Rumbaugh is a realtor and also manages the marketing side of her…

6 years ago

4 Tips for Balancing Horses and Parenthood

Riding with kids can be fun—the key is to plan ahead to enjoy your saddle time. Jessica Holub Rumbaugh shares…

6 years ago

Show Grooming Solutions

Horse show competitors know all too well the grooming disasters that occur right as you step up to the in-gate.…

6 years ago

Western Lesson: Cutting Challenge

It’s a challenging dance, but cutting is a fun, fast-paced event that not only excites horse and rider, but also…

6 years ago

Emerald Isle Adventure on Horseback

The crisp clip-clop of steel horseshoes striking stone roads competed with the sound of surf crashing to shore as our…

7 years ago

Bright Lights, Rodeo City

Since 1985, the National Finals Rodeo has been held in Las Vegas, Nev. For 12 days in December at the…

7 years ago