The cowboys of the Twenty-First Century

Where does western Canada begin ? Almost three thousand miles from Quebec, in the heart of the prairies of Saskatchewan and Alberta, which fantasy-filled minds can’t imagine whitout cowboys. No territory in the world can overcome as dazzling a destiny as that of western Canada.

Barely two centuries ago, when the Blackfeet or Sihasapa Indians were still hunting bison, a handful of trappers ventured to Quebec looking for furs, guided by the navigable rivers into extensive, unknown territory. Today oil flows there like water, silos of wheat rise up like cathedrals, horses and livestock graze by the thousands. And the cities of the west rival their great sister cities on the European continent, opening wide their arms to all the world’s urbanity.

Welcome to these urban expansions that only happen west of the Atlantic. Welcome to the new pionners and their insatiable spirit of enterprise. During the month of July, Calgary is operating on ”stampede” time, described as “the biggest outdoor show in the world”...

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Horses of the World

Through vivid and dramatic photographs and a lively impassioned text, this tunning book provides a unique look at horse-loving cultures around the world. Following a curiosity that led her to the four corner of the globe, author Jacqueline Ripart takes us on a spellbinding tour as she describes how horses are tamed and trained, pampered and paraded, raced and revered the world over.
She delves into the minds and hearts of these horsemen, revealing their commitment to their beloved steeds and sharing their pride in a bond as old as civilization.