College life even busier for rodeo champion
Taking 17 hours of college classes and competing at a rodeo every weekend keeps a cowboy busy. Consequently finding a spare moment for Jarek Van Petten to visit isn’t easy, but the young rodeo champion’s humility is most obvious. Almost unwilling to talk about his successes, Van Petten is dedicated to meeting challenges of his […]
Ag Heritage attractions draw large crowd from near and far
“Despite chilly weather, it was a delightful time for country folks, and urbanites, too, from all around.” That has to be the best synopsis of the recent 2013 Spring Crank Up Tractor Show, and a number of related activities, at Ag Heritage Park in Alta Vista, according to the family of Everett Zimmerman.
Healthy Champion Cowboy has busy cross country travel schedule riding bucking bulls
Broken bones have never deterred one of the best bull riders in the world. While injuries are not unusual for rodeo cowboys, D.J. Shields seems to have had more than his share. Yet, dedicated rehabilitation and strong flowing adrenalin for his sport have brought Shields back to his highest championship form.
Poor new ways still appreciated
“Uncle Sam’s horse evidently broke his leg, and they couldn’t find a replacement.” They should have called us; we have lots of horses they could have borrowed. At least, delivery would have been speedier than it was. Most importantly, the mail did arrive, almost a month after being sent.
Third generation bullfighter proven best in business of protecting cowboys
“As far back as I can remember, rodeo bulls have been a part of my life.” These days, bucking bulls continue horning in on Wacey Munsell, because that’s his business: taking horn hooks from mean rodeo bulls, so fallen bull riders don’t get injured. The Ulysses cowboy is a rodeo bullfighter, times again proven the […]
Blessing despite continuous mistakes
“Three cranks and the ‘new car’ started.” That concerned us a bit, as every other time “New Tannie” was running instantly on the first key turn. There was a “jerk” when we backed out of the garage, but we just shrugged and pressed harder on the throttle.
Champion Cowboys and bovines to meet for fun-filled Memorial Bull Riding
It’ll be one of the most exciting evening’s entertainments one can envision, but yet a sad occasion all at the same time. However, benefits from proceeds of the “most dangerous event participated in by man” gives a definite upside to the occasion. Initiated and planned in memory of a champion cowboy taken in his prime […]
Opposition to horse slaughter raises levels as Oklahoma joins states seeking plant approvals
Ire concerning slaughtering horses in the United States has risen at even previously unprecedented levels since Oklahoma Governor Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin recently overturned a 50-year state ban on slaughtering horses Governor Fallin’s signature on HB1999, a horse slaughter bill, allows Oklahoma to join several other states now vying for United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) […]
Wily creatures marvel of nature
Six eyes gleaning at one in the moonlight about midnight, after two newborn baby calves have just dropped from their first calf mommas onto the snow covered ground, makes a chill run down anyone’s spine.
Changing season brings fresh outlook
Spring has sprung. The warning came as the clocks sprung ahead an hour. Then it snowed, and despite the calendar, nobody was in the mood of the season. Frequently, we’ve heard reflections of a year ago when tame grass was already green and several inches tall. Fertilizer had been applied on large acreages, and tractors […]