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IN THIS ISSUE:
10 LEADLINE – Alberta Whisky Cake lives on through family, flour and purpose.
12 OUTWEST – Strathcona County’s new agricultural event centre in Alberta is poised to redefine rural venues in Canada.
14 OUTWEST – Love Ranch Horse Versatility? Get ready for the Canadian Championships, coming October 3-5, 2025!
16 FACEBOOK FEEDBACK – WHR Readers give us their reactions about the upcoming Absolute Dispersal Sale of Teton Ridge Performance Horses.
16 WESTERN INSIDER – Canadian artist Shannon Lawlor partners with the American Performance Horseman for a powerful artistic collaboration to benefit War Horses for Veterans. And the High Seller of the Elite Invitational Sale.
17 GREAT GEAR – Summer Lovin’ for all things summer.
18 GOOD WORK – Farm family recipes inspired the launch of this Alberta small business: introducing Jordan Ridge Sauces.
22 WESTERN FOODIE – Just in time for summer, Tim Hiller brings us his recipes for Saskatoon Pie and Homemade Ice Cream.
24 SUCCESSION PLANNING – Without formal succession planning, decades or generations of grit and stewardship may be lost when it comes to Canadian farms.
28 BACKCOUNTRY PREPAREDNESS – He’s not just a chef – here’s what Tim Hiller packs in his saddle bags when heading into the Canadian wilderness on horseback.
30 A FINE BALANCE – As if surviving predators and human intrusion weren’t challenging enough, Alberta’s wild horses are facing another complex threat – political red tape.
36 40 YEARS OF THE CALGARY STAMPEDE SHOWRIDERS – From the Olympics to Rose Parade, this special drill team is an Alberta gem.
42 NEW RULE BRINGS COLOUR CLARITY – The American Quarter Horse Association has accepted a rule change regarding colour genotype results, thanks to Alberta breeder, Ryan Fleetwood.
46 A HOME FOR MAKERS – Longview Leather is a hub for Canada’s leather making scene.
50 BACKROAD BOLD – With one of Alberta’s remaining grain elevators as reminder of the past, we had the opportunity to showcase the fashions of today with the youth of tomorrow.
54 THE ART OF THE HORSE – Why do we appreciate the horse in the form of art? The answer is personal for every individual. Here’s a look at the human fascination of the equine, throughout history.
58 WILL RIDE FOR FOOD – Oh the things we see in our travels. No Sir, it’s not a magic door.
COVER: Photo by Renada Crawshaw & Rustic Compass Imagery
