Yes, There Is A Santa Claus
Jolly Ole St. Nick sure takes lots of shapes. As a seven-year-old connoisseur of cowboy boots, it bothered us that Santa Claus had the “strangest boots.” They were actually black plastic leggings sewed onto red pants that drooped over brown shoes. It was tell-tale sign there was something fishy.
White City Cowgirl And Her Barrel Racing Horse Make Profitable Runs At Entertainment Capital
Las Vegas may not have been the gold mine, but 10 days there proved profitable for one Kansas cowgirl. Jeanne Anderson of White City has just returned from the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas where she collected five checks totaling $33,461.
Everybody Loves A Parade
“Merry Christmas” “It’s beautiful day for a parade.” “Thanks for coming. We sure appreciate you weathering the weather to be here.” Those frequent acknowledgements, even if one repeated as snide, came from the inconceivably-large number of parade watchers as heavy rain dripped from their umbrellas, hats, and many uncovered-heads.
Possibility Of Opening Horse Slaughter In This Country Draws Controversy
An initial shout of “Hurray” came last week from a substantial number of horse owners. But groans from other horsemen and welfare activists quickly countered the ovation. Those responses arose when Congress lifted a ban on funding horse meat inspections.
Kansans Make Strong Show At National Finals Steer Roping
Kansas had strong representation at the recent National Finals Steer Roping in Guthrie, Oklahoma. Two-time world champion Rocky Patterson, Pratt, went into the finals in second place with the intent to move up one notch and continue his two-year championship streak.
Most Appreciative Of All
“Thank you.” Importance of those two words can’t be stressed enough. And, we’ve raved about that in the past, seemingly to no avail, because we don’t hear it said any more frequently, wherever we are. But, with Thanksgiving Day this week, the important words come to our mind again. As the seasons slip upon us, […]
Cowboys Gather To Entertain While keeping Flint Hills Traditions Alive
No horses showed up, but conversation and all other doings centered on them. It was the first Flint Hills Cowboy Gathering recently at Alma. Brainchild of some participating in the first Kansas Cowboy Poetry Contest earlier this year, the two-day affair was loosely patterned after the annual National Cowboy Poetry Gathering each winter in Elko, Nevada
College Cowboy Picks Up Big Checks With His Lariat
How many college kids can make $28,300 for two days’ work? Many are happy for the opportunity of “flippin’ a few burgers,” as the saying goes, just to have enough to skimp by. And, Collin Domer might feel the financial hardships of being a university student sometimes, too.
Mishaps Often Have Blessings Too
Computers don’t like coffee. There is no question about that. Of our addictions, coffee comes right after horses. We like coffee.
White City Barrel Racing Team Only Relaxing A Bit Before The Big Run
It’s time to rest. A deserved break is necessary for both horse and cowgirl. After 10 months of hitting the rodeo trail, Jeanne Anderson and Fire Bug are taking it easy now at home on the ranch near White City.