Renowned Quarter Horse Breeder Always A Cowboy Continues Work On Horseback
It’s impossible to keep a good cowboy off his horse. World renowned Quarter Horse breeder, horseman, always first a cowboy Duane Walker is the living proof.
Uniontown Cowboy Continues Winning Bareback Bronc Riding Career Strong Into Near Middle Age
Professional rodeo bareback bronc riding is generally considered a young cowboy’s sport. Jared Keylon at 34-years-old would by some standards be considered nearly middle-aged, certainly not a kid anymore.
Miss Rodeo Kansas Coronation Attracts Vast Friendship Gathering To Abilene
A crowd of nearly 350 rodeo royalty fans gathered for the official Miss Rodeo Kansas Coronation at Abilene. Certainly, the evening was a most royal affair. Highlight of course was 2018 Miss Rodeo Kansas Mikhayla DeMott formally crowning 2019 Miss Rodeo Kansas Brooke Wallace (MRK ’19).
Top Riders In 2018 Blackjack Saddle Club Shows Honored
Yearend awards presentations highlighted the recent annual meeting banquet of the Blackjack Saddle Club at Leonardville. Trophy buckles went to the 2018 highpoint winner and runner-up in each age division for both performance and speed events. Points were accumulated at Blackjack Horse Shows sponsored by the club throughout the past year.
Jake Jacobsen Was Dedicated To Rodeo
“Roll ’em. Come on. Get down on that bull. Put your legs down.” Jake must have said that a jillion times in his lifelong loving career as a rodeo stock contractor.
This Cowboy Isn’t One To Oversleep
“I’ve always liked to get up early, there was always lots of work that I needed and wanted to do.” Generally the day started way before daylight horse waiting at the gate to be saddled and off to pasture work.
Entrepreneur Cattle Breeder, Leader Gene Raymond Passes Away Suddenly
The livestock industry has truly lost one its very best cattle breeders and business leaders. George E. “Gene” Raymond, 76, of Garnett, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, at the Anderson County Hospital, Garnett.
Prominent Auctioneer, Horseman Charles Beatty Dies At Lyndon
Charles Beatty, 87, passed away Monday, Jan. 7, 2019, at his home in Lyndon. He was well known throughout the country as an auctioneer and horseman.
Former Lyndon Implement Dealer Don Sloop Dies
Donald “Don” Sloop, 88, Lyndon, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018, at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. Born January 28, 1930, at Lyndon, Don was the son of Lyle and Berneita Fanning Sloop.
Kansas Has New Secretary Of Agriculture
Citing his 38-year career with the Kansas Livestock Association (KLA), incoming governor Laura Kelly announced Mike Beam as her choice to lead the Kansas Department of Agriculture. “Mike Beam has been a hard worker to improve Kansas,” Kelly said. “At this time, his experience and knowledge will be critical to rebuilding our state and making […]