JULY 2026
Welcome to Saddle Up Magazine — your monthly source for all things equestrian! For more than 26 years, we’ve been connecting horse lovers with inspiring stories, breed features, horse health, training tips, event coverage, tack trends, and equine lifestyle content.
Each issue features original photography and custom graphic design, celebrating the people, horses, and communities that make the equestrian world so special.
Pick up a free print copy at tack shops, feed stores, show grounds, and veterinary clinics across Western Canada and select Eastern locations, or read every issue online for free. Better yet, subscribe and have Saddle Up delivered right to your door!
Welcome to our July issue! Our Biggie Small Edition celebrates Draft Horse Town! Turn to page 11 for Draft Horse Town and Miniature Horse events at the Calgary Stampede, including the spectacular 12-horse hitch and the Canadian National Miniature Horse Show.
This issue also features Canadian artist George Kush, whose drawings, watercolours, and oil paintings capture the rich history of the Canadian West.
On our cover is Summers Creek Ranch, home to exceptional Rocky & Kentucky Mountain Horses known for their smooth gaits, great minds, and versatility on the ranch and trail. Click on their name to learn more!
Happy reading—and happy riding!
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