So many people are curious about their ancestry. They have little or no inkling of their forefathers’ history.

Even less is generally known about when earlier generations passed and where their remains are interred. Continue reading →

The Flint Hills are cattle country.

Where there are cattle, there are cowboys on horseback to take care of them. Continue reading →

A model horse is the next best thing to owning a live horse.

“Breyer’s model horses have been the iconic American toy since the 1950s. Breyer horses are realistic, authentic model horses,” according to Kathleen Fallon, at Reeves International, Pequannock, New Jersey, the Breyer manufacturer. Continue reading →

“We’ve spent considerable time finding a place out of the rain.”

Obviously that’s been an effort for many, let alone a pair of horseback trail riders Jerry Andrews and Penney Elpers. Continue reading →

Rodeo related attractions make Burlingame come to life well beyond the arena action.

“It’s time for the 49th annual Santa Fe Trail Rodeo May 17-19,” announced Ethan Quaney, Burlingame Saddle Club official. Continue reading →

The winner didn’t win the Kentucky Derby.

News headlines immediately flashed Maximum Security won the 145^th running on a muddy Churchill Downs track Saturday in Louisville, Kentucky. Continue reading →

This year’s show schedule for the Blackjack Saddle Club has been announced by club president Albert De La Garza.

First point show of the season is Saturday  morning, May, 4, at Cico Park in Manhattan starting at 9 o’clock.   Continue reading →

“All horses must have a Negative Coggins Test in order to participate in any activities on the show grounds.”

That’s a common note on announcements for horse events or rodeos sponsored by many groups around the Midwest. Continue reading →

“Is the Mormon Trail near Alta Vista?”

That was semblance of query wondering more about location, history and significance of what is actually a road. Continue reading →