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American Cowboy

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American Cowboy is the cultural chronicler of the West, covering history and heritage, travel and events, art and entertainment, food, and fashion.

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If a horse’s date of birth is unknown, taking a look at its teeth could clue you in. Aging a horse this way isn’t 100-percent accurate, but it will give you an approximate age range. bit.ly/1BSZGT8


A cattle drive in the Bighorn Mountains sets the stage for big changes in these veterans’ lives. bit.ly/1MyWR3v


If you think the West was won on the backs of horses, you’re half right. Mules—the offspring of a jack and mare, and known for their sturdiness and endurance—were a favorite of the scouts, pioneers, and soldiers who settled the frontier. bit.ly/1QudniC


The most iconic hat in cowboy culture—white or black—is that of Augustus McCrae in Lonesome Dove. bit.ly/1J1uN8o


Arizona’s Sierra Bonita Ranch survived Apaches, outlaws, and drought to become one of the largest, most famous spreads in the Southwest. And the original family is working hard to keep it going strong. bit.ly/1MTsZdM


More and more, younger generations are leaving the farm and ranch to seek more lucrative prospects in the city. But what are they leaving behind? bit.ly/25eRIs7


We love 'em all. Which BBQ style is your favorite? bit.ly/1CK4d1g


"In the event of runaway horses, remain calm. Leaping from the coach in panic will leave you injured, and at the mercy of the elements, hostile Indians, and hungry coyotes." bit.ly/1Dlpy1I


"It’s about getting up off the ground and trying again and helping your friends to do the best they could do." We are so saddened to learn of the passing of Luke Perry. The star of the beloved movie "8 Seconds" passed away at the age of 52. bit.ly/SKqjL0


"These days, it seems like I spend more time scolding my cowboys for updating their status on Facebook than I do for them letting their dogs pollute the bed of my pickup." bit.ly/1Su5Lk5


Stick thin, clean-shaven, and with soft features, Erwin Smith hardly cut the weather-beaten figure of the West Texas cowboys he so admired... bit.ly/1JSWsWO


Looking to watch cowboy movies featuring cattle drives? From authentic Westerns to cowboy comedies, we rank the five greatest cattle drive movies. bit.ly/1VRVWNi


When you first drive out onto Montana’s plains, you’ll get an inkling that something is amiss—that somehow, you’re doing it wrong. It will take a moment, but then you’ll realize: This is a landscape that begs to be experienced from horseback... bit.ly/2DxPhFN


Whether calving, branding, or just out for a morning ride, there’s nothing like a warm breakfast to fuel you up for an early morning. bit.ly/2mmFw8R


Jesse Smith taught a new generation of cowboy craftsmen. bit.ly/2oPKHxO


The best of the worst Western outlaws. bit.ly/2x4E9iE


On the Spanish Ranch, spring brandings are still done the old-school way. bit.ly/2oDeN8v


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