Restored Steam Engine Driven From Oskaloosa Farm To Power Separator At McLouth Threshing Bee
“Restoring a steam engine is a bigger task than refurbishing a tractor or pickup.” Just ask Austin Chapman and his partner in profession and hobby Caleb Kearney. But, there’s no denying all of the hard work, time and even high cost becomes worthwhile when they drove their restored 1914 Rumley steam engine from the farm […]
Family entertaining is labor of love
“It’s just one great big happy family.” And, it’s sure a lot more than “just a dog and pony show.” Certainly, one could think about “running off and joining the circus.” When the circus came to town, we were there early to make sure we had one of the best seats under the big top.
‘Equestrians With Disabilities’ classes are special opportunity for special riders on special horses
Special people require special horses in special divisions, and then they all become the most special champions, in their own special way. Horses have long been credited for being especially beneficial to developing all levels of skills for those with a wide array of disabilities. Organizations involved in the horse world fortunately have stepped on […]
Randall Rancher Gets His ‘Kicks’ Saving Fallen Cowboys From Mad Bucking Bulls
“I just got this cow to the vet. I’ll get back to you.” He’s a cowman by week, and a bull fighter by weekend. Most in the Midwest likely know as a bullfighter at the rodeo, but those around his home community of Randall recognize him best as a rancher.
Reprieve from invaders
“Cockleburs can take over the farm.” Dad said that more than once as he leaned over to pull a six-inch weed intruding on the pasture where we kept our horse as a kid. It didn’t sink in then, but decades later, like most things Dad told us, we are constantly reminded that weeds of many […]
Hippie the Clown entertains crowds from barrel and in rodeo arena
This Hippie is a real clown. While that might sound like a pun, there’s truth to it, even though these days Wesley Engelkes often looks more like a clown than he does a hippie. Actually, he’s cowboy turned bull rider ,turned clown and bull fighter, now preferring to be called an “entertainer.”
Walkin’ M Bull Company LLC supplies bulls for rodeos, bull riding events
Producing a bull riding competition requires lots of behind the scenes logistics. “Of course having the best bucking bulls for cowboys to get on and entertaining the spectators to the maximum are the most important to us,” contended Kris Martin of Walkin’ M Bull Company LLC at Hoyt.
Life takes major turn for Salina school administrator doubling as rodeo bullfighter
Rodeo and athleticism run for generations in his family’s genes. “I love rodeo, I love kids, I love family. My kids and my family are the most important of all,” insisted Danny Munsell, Salina school administrator and well-known rodeo bullfighter. “That’s the reason I couldn’t talk earlier. My wife, Lori, and I were at the […]
One race most important
“The slow runner finally won the footrace.” That’s the best way to simplify our “smile-making-accomplishment” at the horse show finals. When results were announced, we were first in the “Lead Back Race.” Admittedly, it was against old people like us, but we were the speediest of the slowest.
Even Clean Vehicle is Significant
“The best way to make it rain is to wash the car.” That is a fairly common statement that has held true over time, but during drought conditions of the past couple of years, nothing seemed to help. However, after the clouds finally started letting moisture loose again in many locales, the comment has been […]