As most horse people have experienced, the Western Horseman magazine is one of the most informative, popular, and oldest magazine in the horse world today. The Western Horseman magazine began in 1936 and its history tells the story of the horse’s history in North America. The principle of this magazine was to defend the many formations of breed associations and registries, to record the horse’s history, and to circulate information about the care, breeding, and many different uses of horses over the years.
When Founding Editor and Publisher, Paul Albert, began the Western Horseman magazine most people must have thought he was crazy, but like me, he must have loved horses to a maddening degree. "At the time he started this magazine the horse was on a downfall, automobiles and machines had taken over a horse’s place in most people’s everyday lives, and most horse’s values had dropped. Many of them met their fate at the slaughterhouse for dog food. Paul, his wife, Worth, and a secretary and friend named Dorothy Smith wanted to bring the horse back to the heart of the people. They set out to show people the usefulness of horses on the farm and ranch, as well as, the joyful recreation these wonderful animals could provide."
The Western Horseman has seen a lot of history made in the horse world and has helped it along greatly. After only five years of being published, the magazine had seen four brand new horse organizations formed: the Palamino Horse Association, the American Quarter Horse Association, the Appaloosa Horse Club, and the Albino Horse Club. These clubs are just a few of many clubs/associations that support, register, and form competitions for the different breeds and types of horses that inhabit the world. It is especially amazing what these clubs alone have done for the horse in North America.
When Founding Editor and Publisher, Paul Albert, began the Western Horseman magazine most people must have thought he was crazy, but like me, he must have loved horses to a maddening degree. "At the time he started this magazine the horse was on a downfall, automobiles and machines had taken over a horse’s place in most people’s everyday lives, and most horse’s values had dropped. Many of them met their fate at the slaughterhouse for dog food. Paul, his wife, Worth, and a secretary and friend named Dorothy Smith wanted to bring the horse back to the heart of the people. They set out to show people the usefulness of horses on the farm and ranch, as well as, the joyful recreation these wonderful animals could provide."
The Western Horseman has seen a lot of history made in the horse world and has helped it along greatly. After only five years of being published, the magazine had seen four brand new horse organizations formed: the Palamino Horse Association, the American Quarter Horse Association, the Appaloosa Horse Club, and the Albino Horse Club. These clubs are just a few of many clubs/associations that support, register, and form competitions for the different breeds and types of horses that inhabit the world. It is especially amazing what these clubs alone have done for the horse in North America.
On a monthly basis, Western Horseman publishes an article about some form of horse training. They get their information from some of the best trainers in North America such as, Mike Kensey of Belton, South Carolina. Kensey has published a book about his trail methods and training philosophy, and has also competed in Competitive Trail - Open Division and has made a name for himself training well- mannered cooperative horses. Mike is available for behavioral and trail clinics, presentations, and book signings. His reputation is based on his perceptive horsemanship, straight forward speaking style of "no games, no gimmicks" rather than the common slippery marketing. Kensey is just one of many trainers that Western Horseman retrieves information from and publishes for its many readers.
Western Horseman also does write ups on many different kind of events that are constantly taking place in the horse world. One of the events that came out in the September 2012 issue was the Supreme Extreme Mustang Makeover in Fort Worth this year. Western Horseman’s assistant editor, Kate Bradley, a graduate from Texas A&M University who grew up in Texas competing in many different events while riding and showing American Quarter Horses, interviewed some of the horse people that attended and competed in Fort Worth with their mustangs. She also included the time of the finals and places to purchase tickets so that anyone interested could attend.
As you can see Western Horseman magazine has been a constant companion to the horse person as well as the horse throughout the years. It keeps its readers up to date on just about everything going on in the horse world and supports the associations that help keep these great animals in our hearts. I know I will always be a subscriber to Western Horseman and if you are as crazy about horses as I am, I know you will love it too!
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