“It was almost like turning pages of the True Old West back more than a century-and-a-half.”
John’s Shoe and Saddle Repair on the southeast corner of Wamego’s Main Street certainly gave many such a warming feeling. Continue reading →
Category: Down the Draw
A menagerie of thoughts from a cowboy.
‘Age Is Meaningless’ When Deciding Whether To Retire An ‘Old’ Horse
“Older horses are often healthier and happier when they are continued to be used.”
Like people, every horse is different, and conditions sometimes demand retirement. Certain horse owners contend a 20-year-old is “past their prime, time to retire.” However, many of the best horses continue working much longer. Continue reading →
‘Run For Roses’ Anticipated ‘Most Exciting Two Minutes’ At Saturday’s Kentucky Derby
“The fastest horses in the country are ‘running for the roses’ Saturday afternoon.”
It’s time for the “most exciting two minutes in sports,” the 147th Kentucky Derby at Louisville’s historic Churchill Downs Racetrack. Continue reading →
BlackJack Saddle Club Announces Horseshow Lineup
This year’s lineup of horseshows scheduled by the BlackJack Saddle Club has been announced by Albert De La Garza, club president.
Kickoff show is Saturday, May 1st, at Cico Park in Manhattan starting at 9 o’clock, with entries accepted at 8 o’clock Continue reading →
Abilene Aviation Group Plans Fly-In Pancake Fundraiser
Aviation enthusiasts are planning to fly-in for a public get together with a pancake breakfast-brunch raising scholarship funds.
Abilene Aviation Association set the 28th annual fly-in open house pancake feed at Abilene Municipal Airport for Saturday, May 1. Continue reading →
Working Ranch Cowboys Battle Professional Skills In Rodeo Arena At EquiFest Of Kansas
Excitement in the arena and bleachers ran high as working ranch cowboys competed in teams exhibiting their true professional skills.
Two complete ranch rodeos on Friday and Saturday evenings in Ag Hall were highlights of the recent EquiFest of Kansas at Salina. Continue reading →
Fort Riley Commanding General’s Mounted Color Guard Provides Link To Cavalry’s Key Part In Nation’s History
A spine tinging feeling spread through hearts as the mounted cavalry troops galloped into the arena nation’s colors flying.
It was Saturday morning’s opening ceremonies for EquiFest of Kansas at Salina creating feeling of history a century-and-a-half gone by. Continue reading →
Ranch Brothers Develop Prosperous Businesses Making Unique High Quality Wooden Ink Pens And Leathercraft
Braxton and Brance are young inspirational ranch brothers already with strong boot hold in enjoyable lifetime careers.
On their ranch north of Sentinel, Oklahoma, Braxton, 10, and Brance, 14, are sons of Bill and Lori Barnett. Continue reading →
Long-Distance, Cross-Country Horseback Journeys Verify ‘There Are Many Good People In The World’
It’s almost impossible to imagine the hardships pioneers went through traveling across the country 160 years ago.
Without guarantee of their next meal, nor a weather forecast and unknown dangers that could be encountered, they trudged on. Continue reading →
Owners Gain Confidence With Their Horses As Clinician Provides Coaching
“All horses are different and all people are different, so it’s essential to match the horse to the rider.”
Chris Cox, Mineral Wells, Texas, opened his third presentation at the recent EquiFest of Kansas with that straightforward observation. Continue reading →