Kansas cowboys are as taken back by the coronavirus as the rest of the world.
Yet Tanner Brunner, professional steer wrestler from Ramona in Marion County, is back on the trail tougher than ever. Continue reading →
Equine Therapy Efforts Elicit Rebuffs For Black Horseman
Horses can be especially therapeutic in today’s distressed world environment.
Yet, efforts to help others realize such positives have taken a harsh wrong turn for one Black horseman. Continue reading →
Working Cowboys Getting Ultimate Test At Santa Fe Trail Ranch Rodeo
Wild and Western action is set for the Santa Fe Trail Ranch Rodeo, Friday and Saturday evenings, July 10-11.
At the arena east of Council Grove just off Highway 56, working ranch cowboys from throughout the Midwest will be in competition. Continue reading →
Black Jack Saddle Club Plans Show
Second point show of the year for the Black Jack Saddle Club has been announced by Albert De La Garza, president.
After having been canceled earlier the show is scheduled Saturday morning, July 11, in Manhattan’s Cico Park at 9 o’clock. Continue reading →
The Weather Will Change
“That weatherman sure doesn’t know what he’s talking about.”
A dozen times in just a few hours similar comment has been heard. Continue reading →
Emporia Native Cowboy Loves Life Serving As Rodeo Pickup Man Throughout The Country
“I love my job. I love everything about being a rodeo pickup man.”
Rex Bugbee’s excitement for his most essential profession in the rodeo arena shines through his voice. Continue reading →
Bulls Have Important Job
“Cows can’t have calves unless they’ve made love with a bull.”
The comment might sound snide or perhaps a not-so-funny joke to livestock people. Still it is a fact that those unfamiliar with animal agriculture sometimes don’t know or understand. Continue reading →
Fort Riley Color Guard Soldiers Receive Horseshoeing Certification Through Training With Alta Vista Farrier
Soundness of horses ridden by U.S. Cavalry Soldiers has been of utmost importance since its formation about 244 years ago.
Proper shoeing of Cavalry mounts helps ensure efficient action whatever the maneuver for horses and soldiers. Continue reading →
BlackJack Saddle Club Plans Show
Second point show of the year for the BlackJack Saddle Club has been announced by Albert De La Garza, president.
The show is scheduled Saturday morning, June 27, at Cico Park in Manhattan starting at 9 o’clock. Continue reading →
Grass Makes Good Hay
“Make hay when the sun shines.”
That’s a lot easier than when it’s raining. There are less problems, it’s more efficient and most importantly the hay is higher quality, more valuable. Continue reading →