Meet Brenda

Brenda Wahler is a fourth-generation Montanan. She has studied cantankerous characters from conmen to countesses as she digs into the deeper stories behind the myths of the American West. A former history and government teacher, she is now an attorney in her day job as well as an independent historian, freelance writer, and lifelong horsewoman. As a public speaker, she brings a dynamic and engaging style honed by years spent in the classroom and courtroom.

Brenda has authored Montana Horse Racing: A History, and Marcus Daly's Road to Montana as well as many shorter articles. Her next book, Marcus Daly’s Montana Empires: Copper Mining, Racehorses & Politics, will be released in March 2026.

  • Click here to order books and see Brenda's other projects.

  • Use the contact form below to reach out to Brenda.

Brenda and Indy

Meet Brenda

Brenda Wahler is a fourth-generation Montanan. She has studied cantankerous characters from conmen to countesses as she digs into the deeper stories behind the myths of the American West. A former history and government teacher, she is now an attorney in her day job as well as an independent historian, freelance writer and lifelong horsewoman. As a public speaker, she brings a dynamic and engaging style honed by years spent in the classroom and courtroom.

She is the author of Montana Horse Racing: A History, and Marcus Daly's Road to Montana. Her next book, Marcus Daly’s Montana Empires: Copper Mining, Racehorses and Politics, will be released in March 2026.

  • Click here to order books and see Brenda's other projects.

  • Use the contact form below to reach out to Brenda.

Brenda and Indy