This September issue shines a spotlight on the remarkable men and women who have built businesses, preserved traditions, challenged expectations and propelled the horse industry forward. Among those who have broken barriers, few have done so as powerfully as our cover subject and 2026 Western Horseman Woman of the West, Lindy Burch. Her lifelong devotion to good horsemanship, along with her partnerships and attention to detail, has shaped the industry for the better.