It just takes 33 minutes to make an untrained horse into one that’ll ride around, even do tricks with her.
More than 100 spectators gathered to watch and listen as Scott Daily did just that at the Topeka Farm Show. Continue reading →
Jake Jacobsen Was Dedicated To Rodeo
“Roll ’em. Come on. Get down on that bull. Put your legs down.”
Jake must have said that a jillion times in his lifelong loving career as a rodeo stock contractor. Continue reading →
This Cowboy Isn’t One To Oversleep
“I’ve always liked to get up early, there was always lots of work that I needed and wanted to do.”
Generally the day started way before daylight horse waiting at the gate to be saddled and off to pasture work.
Cowboy Never Slept In
“I’ve always liked to get up early, there was always lots of work that I needed and wanted to do.”
Generally the day started way before daylight horse waiting at the gate to be saddled and off to pasture work. Continue reading →
Back In Home State, Harry Whitney Horsemanship Clinics Presented ‘From The Horse’s Point Of View’
Lots of miles and nearly as many horses under his tutorship since Spud grew up north of Manhattan.
While horses may have been his favorite, every critter on the family farm caught his attention. Continue reading →
Entrepreneur Cattle Breeder, Leader Gene Raymond Passes Away Suddenly
The livestock industry has truly lost one its very best cattle breeders and business leaders.
George E. “Gene” Raymond, 76, of Garnett, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, at the Anderson County Hospital, Garnett. Continue reading →
Prominent Auctioneer, Horseman Charles Beatty Dies At Lyndon
Charles Beatty, 87, passed away Monday, Jan. 7, 2019, at his home in Lyndon.
He was well known throughout the country as an auctioneer and horseman. Continue reading →
Former Lyndon Implement Dealer Don Sloop Dies
Donald “Don” Sloop, 88, Lyndon, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018, at Midland Hospice House in Topeka.
Born January 28, 1930, at Lyndon, Don was the son of Lyle and Berneita Fanning Sloop. Continue reading →
Kansas Has New Secretary Of Agriculture
Citing his 38-year career with the Kansas Livestock Association (KLA), incoming governor Laura Kelly announced Mike Beam as her choice to lead the Kansas Department of Agriculture.
“Mike Beam has been a hard worker to improve Kansas,” Kelly said. “At this time, his experience and knowledge will be critical to rebuilding our state and making sure all communities can thrive.” Continue reading →
Back In Home State, Harry Whitney Horsemanship Clinics Presented ‘From The Horse’s Point Of View’
Lots of miles and doggone nearly as many horses under his tutorship since Spud grew up north of Manhattan.
While horses may have been his favorite, every critter on the family farm caught his attention, like it or not. In reality, they all liked Spud. Continue reading →