Songs About Horses
It's probably no surprise that our featured artists sing a lot of songs about horses. Here we present a growing collection of some of our favorites. Don't see yours? Let us know!
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Horses and Home
Jessie sings about how the back of a horse has always felt like home. Jessie Veeder performs "Horses and Home" during the "Ranch Family Show" at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Jessie Veeder
Watford City, ND
Jessie Veeder writes and sings about the badlands of wester... -
My Sweet Laura
Jade sings about a horse who is good, sometimes. Jade Brodie performs "My Sweet Laura" during the "New Visions" show at the 2022 Wild Ride.
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Jade Brodie
Winnemucca, NV
Jade Brodie is a railroading songstress from northern Nevada. Drawing inspiration from the Blue Collar Hero and... -
What a Horse Has Gotta Do
Kristyn ponders equine whims in a delightful diddy from 2013. Kristyn Harris performs "What A Horse Has Gotta Do" during the "Ranch Family Show" at the 29th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Kristyn Harris
Burleson, TX
Kristyn Harris, of Burleson, Texas, is a multi-award-winni... -
Listen
Juni sings a song from the perspective of the horse. There is special magic when the horse and rider become one. Juni Fisher performs "Listen" during the "The Real Deal" show as part of the 2022 Wild Ride.
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Juni Fisher
Strathmore, CA
Juni played music with her sisters as a child, formed a... -
Mi Amigo
Dylan sings a song about the truths found in friendship. Dylan Clough performs "Mi Amigo" during the "Blazing Trails" show at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Dylan Clough
Spanish Fork, UT
Dylan Clough is a horseman, rambler, folklore enthusiast, and singer-songwrit... -
Painted Horse Honor Song
Painted Horse drum group honor the spirit of the horse to welcome in the keynote address, "Horses at Work in Contemporary Society," at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Painted Horse
Owyhee, NV
Shoshone, Paiute and Pit River tribal members make up Painted Horse – a d... -
Equus Caballus
Wylie sets Joel Nelson's acclaimed poem to music, bringing new life to this equine ode. Wylie Gustafson performs "Equus Caballus" during the 37th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering "Rodear Year."
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Wylie Gustafson
Conrad, MT
Singer, songwriter, rancher, horseman, and the original,... -
La Primera
Mike shares history as sung from the horse's point of view in this epic penned by a legend. Mike Beck performs "La Primera" by Ian Tyson during the "Ian Tyson Tribute" show at the 35th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Mike Beck
Manhattan, MT
Mike Beck is a professional musici... -
Sins of Bucking Horses
Matt shares a song about the irresistible draw of a hump-backed bronc. Matt Robertson performs "Sins of Bucking Horses" during his solo show as part of the 2022 Wild Ride.
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Matt Robertson
Okotoks, AB, Canada
Raised in Wheatland, Wyoming, Matt Robertson currently resides in Sout... -
Beneath Me
Marinna sings her joyous tribute to riding a horse, going far and wide. Marinna Mori performs " Beneath Me" during "The Sound of Horses" show at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Marinna Mori
Tuscarora, NV
Marinna Mori is an 11-year-old singer, guitarist, and poet who... -
Cricket Roll
Marinna and Trinity harmonize on Trinity's tune about her pony carrying her to solace. Marinna Mori and Trinity Seely perform "Cricket Roll" during the "Anchoring the Tradition" show at the 35th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Marinna Mori
Tuscarora, NV
Marinna Mori is an 1... -
Buckskin Horse
Marinna covers this Dave Stamey song with talent and poise beyond her years. Marinna Mori performs "Buckskin Horse" by Dave Stamey during the "Family, Friends, & Community" show at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Marinna Mori
Tuscarora, NV
Marinna Mori is an 11-yea... -
Never Not Had Horses
Corb wrote this one for his mom. Corb Lund performs "Never Not Had Horses" during the "The Rambling Boys" show at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Corb Lund
Southern AB, Canada
Corb Lund was born and grew up in rural southern Alberta; he comes from four generations o... -
Color of the Hide
Gail does a ditty about the only thing that counts. Gail Steiger performs "Color of the Hide" during "The Sound of Horses" show at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Gail Steiger
Prescott, AZ
Gail Steiger is a songwriter, filmmaker and cowboy, and since 1995, foreman ... -
MC Horses
Corb and Forrest decide to do an iconic Great Basin story song by Ian Tyson. Why not? Corb Lund and Forrest VanTuyl perform "MC Horses" by Ian Tyson while Ramblin' Jack Elliott listens during the "The Rambling Boys" show at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
During its peak, the MC Ranc...
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Horse Poor
Can't stop buying horses? This one by Corb is for you! Corb Lund & the Hurtin' Albertans perform "Horse Poor" during the "Battle of the Bands" show at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Corb Lund & the Hurtin' Albertans
Southern AB, Canada
Corb Lund was born and grew up... -
Where in the Hell Is My Horse
Ever misplaced your horse? This one by Ryan and Hoss is for you. Ryan and Hoss Fritz perform "Where in the Hell Is My Horse" during the 37th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering "Rodear Year."
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Ryan and Hoss Fritz
Longview, AB, Canada
Recording artist Ryan Fritz, who has spent dec...
