About A.J.
A.J. Mangum
A.J. Mangum is the editor of Western Horseman magazine, and the photographer and co-author of Ranch Roping: The Complete Guide to a Classic Cowboy Skill, a collaboration with Wyoming horseman Buck Brannaman. A lifelong horseman and an Oregon State University alumnus, A.J. has 17 years of experience as a magazine journalist, and is the author of hundreds of articles on horsemanship, equine veterinary medicine, travel, western art, and the culture of the American West. During his tenure as Western Horseman’s editor, the magazine has earned 12 American Horse Publications awards, including the awards for general excellence and best overall publication; five AIM awards, including three for best consumer publication; and four Steel Dust awards. A.J. and his wife have four horses, and live in the ranching country east of Colorado Springs.