Rocky Mountain Rider Magazine's History

In 1993, when Natalie Riehl started Rocky Mountain Rider in her Hamilton , Montana home, the magazine’s circulation was 5,000 copies distributed in 100 locations. Natalie developed a bi-monthly, all-breed horse publication that included a blend of horse news, personal and historical stories, informational articles, and a large calendar of equine events. By 1996, the one-person business had grown and she hired several employees, moved into an office, and began publishing monthly.

Today, Rocky Mountain Rider Magazine continues with its varied editorial content and is the number one source in the Northern Rockies for keeping horse owners up to date on the region's equine issues — health, land-use, management, legal and political. Each month, 14,000 copies of Rocky Mountain Rider reach readers through 375+ distribution locations in 7 western states — and it is still free!

Rocky Mountain Rider’s website features current and archived articles, business & stallion profiles of advertisers, an extended calendar of events, extra news & health alerts, plus the Club Connection for regional equine clubs and breed associations.

When Natalie started the magazine, her pair of 16-hand, black mules were aged 5 and 6. They are now 22 and 23, and sporting some gray hairs… just like their owner!

Thank you for reading Rocky Mountain Rider every month! We appreciate your support and loyalty.

Rocky Mountain Rider Magazine • Montana Owned & Operated
PO Box 995 • Hamilton, MT 59840 • 888-747-1000 • 406-363-4085 • info@rockymountainrider.com