Jim Bridger was a mountain man who was so good at finding his way in the wild that he could do it by smell, according to one of his fellow explorers. We dive into Bridger's life the the "This Week in the West" podcast. Find it on apps and this link:.

Famous cowboy cook Kent Rollins is coming to The Cowboy for our National Day of the Cowboy celebration on July 26. He'll be telling stories about cookin' from the back of the chuck wagon and more. Make plans to be there! . Info:

Clif Cooper at @PBR Heroes & Legends on his dad Roy Cooper: "In rodeo, Roy Cooper was your hero's hero." . Roy Cooper, who passed away earlier this year, was given the Ty Murray Top Hand Award on Thursday night.

He was one of the first five people inducted into our Hall of Fame, but just what made Jake McClure worthy? We dive into that mystery on the latest episode of our podcast "This Week in the West." . Listen on your favorite app or follow the link below:.

Today we celebrate Independence Day, but did you also know that July 4 is reputed to be the birthday of rodeo?. Deer Trail, Colorado, says it had the first organized rodeo July 4, 1869, while Prescott, Arizona, touts its July 4, 1888, rodeo was the first ever professional event.

A single photo taken of a bucking bronco in 1910 sparked a surge in interest in rodeo. Behind that photo was Ralph Doubleday, whose story we tell on today's episode of our podcast "This Week in the West." . Listen on your favorite app or at the link:.

We release a new exclusive bolo every year in conjunction with the Prix de West Invitational Art Exhibition & Sale. This year, sculptor Walter T. Matia chose to add to the legacy of bolos with his design, entitled "Nevermore," featuring a raven.

After you've spent your morning Thundering up, parade yourself down to The Cowboy and see what kind of clouds we've got rumblin' and storms we've got brewin'. 🎨 : Prix de West artwork, for information go to

Bettina Steinke sketched composer Arturo Toscanini from the shadows of NBC's Studio 8H — long before it became home to SNL — and went on to capture the soul of the American West. We tell her story today on our This Week in The West podcast. Listen:

Congratulations to Curt Walter, winner of the Jackie L. Coles Buyers’ Choice Award at the 2025 Prix de West for the work "Thunderous Resound: Plateau Point.". The Award is voted on by Prix de West buyers. The Award is sponsored by the Estate of the Late Jackie L. Coles.

Congratulations to James Morgan, winner of the Prix de West Purchase Award at the 2025 Prix de West Invitational Art Exhibition & Sale for their work “White on White.”. The work selected will join the permanent collection at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum.

Congratulations to Huihan Liu, winner of the Frederic Remington Painting Award at the 2025 Prix de West Invitational Art Exhibition & Sale for their work “Eagle’s Witness.”. The Award honors artistic merit for a painting. The Award is sponsored by Roberta M. Eldridge Miller.

Congratulations to John Coleman, winner of the James Earle Fraser Sculpture Award at the 2025 Prix de West Invitational Art Exhibition & Sale for their work “Victory! Plenty Coups.”. The Award is sponsored by Charlie Russell Riders in Honor of Steven L. Rose.

Congratulations to John Encinias, winner of the Wilson Hurley Memorial Award at the 2025 Prix de West Invitational Art Exhibition & Sale for their work “On a Winter’s Day.”. The Award honors artistic merit for a landscape. The Award is sponsored by Rod Moore Financial.

Congratulations to Bruce R. Greene, winner of the Express Ranches Great American Cowboy Award at the 2025 Prix de West Invitational Art Exhibition & Sale for their work “The Horseman’s Loop.”. The Award is sponsored by Robert A. Funk Sr. & Express Ranches.

Congratulations to Joseph Bohler, winner of the Donald Teague Memorial Award at the 2025 Prix de West Invitational Art Exhibition & Sale for their work, “Ancient Story Tellers.”. It honors artistic merit for work on paper. The Award is sponsored by Scottsdale Art Auction.

Congratulations to James Morgan, winner of the Robert Lougheed Memorial Award at the 2025 Prix de West Invitational Art Exhibition & Sale for his selection of work. The Award is sponsored by Barbara and Roger Simons in Memory of Fydra and George Simons, True Western Enthusiasts.

Congratulations to Steve Kestrel, winner of the Major General and Mrs. Don D. Pittman Wildlife Award at the 2025 Prix de West Invitational Art Exhibition & Sale for “Over the Rainbow.”. The Award is sponsored by the Estate of the Late Major General and Mrs. Don D. Pittman.

The night is underway at the Prix de West Invitational Art Exhibition & Sale! Much obliged to all of our great sponsors, artists, collectors and supporters of The Cowboy’s mission.

There’s nothing like watching a great artist at work. Much obliged to Abigail Gutting and Daniel F. Gerhartz for your live demonstrations as part of Prix de West.