Efforts To Reduce 12,000 Wild Horses Overpopulating Government Land
A report last week from officials at the Bureau of Land Management, those in charge of the wild horse and burro programs, revealed efforts to thin the overpopulation. Although concerns are more for the method of trapping, than the necessity of reduction, at least awareness and action in regard to the situation are an effort […]
Sharing Story of Rodeo’s Heritage Important Objective For Newly-Crowned Rodeo Queen
“There is so much character, history, and tradition in rodeo that today’s generation needs to know about.” Sharing that important heritage is the main objective Abbey Pomeroy, Miss Rodeo K-State 2012, emphasized following her coronation during the Kansas State University Rodeo at Manhattan.
Basic Requirements For A Versatile Horse Aired By Legendary Trainer
“A versatile horse fits most owners’ needs.” Renowned-trainer Al Dunning discussed requirements for meeting those basics during a Purina Horse Owner’s Workshop in Topeka. As part of the Al Dunning Experience, coordinated by Purina Mills Regional Manager Ernie Rodina, the evening-program was free to the public with a large attendance of diverse ability-level horse enthusiasts.
Sterling Horsewoman Has Heartfelt Feelings For That One Special Horse
Breezie was the horse of a lifetime. A feeling among many horsemen is that if they have one outstanding horse during their life, it is a success. Some owners have several top horses and find it hard to say which was better. Others have a fondness for one particular horse that stands out above all […]
‘King Of The Cowboys’ Lives In Spirit As ‘Trigger’ Tours The Country
He wasn’t a “real cowboy,” by true definition, but Roy Rogers was still widely recognized as “King of the Cowboys.” While Roy Rogers was just the stage name for Leonard Slye, he was certainly a talented athlete, able to do things on horseback and otherwise many cowboys could never do, even if he wasn’t a […]
School Teacher Is Really Diversely-Talented ‘Get-It-Done’ Cowgirl
There isn’t anything she can’t do. She’s one of the most diversely-talented cowgirls anywhere and “blames” her dad, Dean Spittles, for her “get-it-done” attitude. “I was his first child, and he wanted a boy. I became his tomboy. Dad told me to do something, said I could do it, and I did,” she remembered.
South Dakota Cowgirl Becomes K-Stater To Lead ‘Purple Team’ At ‘Best-Ever’ Rodeo
Standing-room-only made for rabid enthusiasm at what alumni and veteran-attendees contended was “the best ever K-State Rodeo.” While more than 3,500 spectators crowded into bleacher seats and all around the inside of Manhattan’s Weber Arena for Saturday night’s performance, KSU Rodeo Team Coach Doug Muller said Sunday’s crowd was near that number.
Emporia Quarter Horse Breeders Continue Into Fifth Generation
To continue anything for longer than a quarter century isn’t that common. To continue from one generation to another several times isn’t that common. To continue an annual horse production sale for more than three decades is unique. One can count on his hands the number who has achieved that status. Cooper Quarter Horses at […]
Flint Hills Rancher Takes His Horse Back East, And In Time, To Ride ‘Civil War’
This is a real cowboy in the movies now. Well, the film hasn’t been released yet, and it’ll be awhile before acquaintances of one of the most versatile cowboys in the Flint Hills see him on the silver screen. However, unlike many of the top-name Western-movie heroes of an earlier era, Josh Lilley is “the […]
College Rodeo Enthusiasts Have ‘Cool’ Facilities And Opportunities At K-State
“Very cool.” It may not sound like cowboy or Western-way-of life terminology. Yet, that’s the way the K-State Rodeo Club president repeatedly described activities of the revived-and-energetic college campus group.