Welcome to the Artist Ride

Hello to all and welcome! This is the first entry I’m posting in my attempt to figure out what I’m doing!  The basis for this page is the dedication to and promotion of the Artist Ride. I’ve been encouraged by family and friends to start a webpage with Artist Ride (AR) in mind and here it is! Tah-dah!…silence….

I think this is where the streamers burst out of the cannons and the doves fly from behind the curtains. No?…no, i guess not. Oh, I see here they charge extra for doves and streamers!

I’m really excited for 2014! It’s a new year for fresh starts and new experiences. It’s also the 30th Anniversary of the Artist Ride! Yes, for three decades professional western artists and western re-enactors have gathered along the banks of the Cheyenne River to capture scenes from the old west.

Many people today only read about the Pony Express and the trading done between the Native Americans and the mountain men and it’s hard to imagine just what life was like in the 1800s. The Artist Ride provides a snapshot into the lives and times of those who lived during the settlement of the West and those glimpses are captured by artists in their paintings. Now everyone can enjoy the moment when a remuda is run through the blue waters of the Cheyenne.

The Artist Ride is a great combination of folks from all walks of life who come together to recapture the past and preserve it for the future. Once again, welcome all to Artist Ride!