Temperament and tradition: Cody Horse Sale draws global buyers and major bids

Temperament and tradition: Cody Horse Sale draws global buyers and major bids

Under the May sun, the streets of Cody once again played host to a quintessential Western tradition on Saturday: the 27th annual Cody Horse Sale.Each year, the event draws buyers from around the globe, all eager to saddle up with some of the finest horses in North America. This year, 70 horsesmany with carefully tracked pedigrees and extensive trainingwere presented in the heart of downtown Cody.Youre never gonna find such a quality set and such…

American Agriculture History Minute: National Western Stock Show Beginning

Horse Drawn Carraige at the 2023 National Western Stock ShowPdubs.94, via Wikimedia Commons I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: National Western Stock Show Beginning The National Western Stock Show in Denver began in 1906. The horse show now among the largest in the world, more than 18,000 entries. National Western Rodeo, considered one of the largest indoor rodeos and has won honors …