Private Horse Trail System Proposed Across Kansas’ Flint Hills
Horsepower may again be a recreational method of travel across Kansas’ depth. And, it could be a windfall to landowners along the route. “I am conducting a research project to validate the feasibility of developing a series of interconnected horse trails throughout the Flint Hills,” explained Thomas Warner, professor and director of the Wildlife and […]
Horse Trail System Proposed Across Kansas’ Flint Hills
Horsepower may again be a recreational method of travel across Kansas’ depth. And, it could be a windfall to landowners along the route. “I am conducting a research project to validate the feasibility of developing a series of interconnected horse trails throughout the Flint Hills,” explained Thomas Warner, professor and director of the Wildlife and […]
Gentle Horse Makes Fast, Easy Task For Farm Show Clinician
Different and faster best describe a horsemanship clinic at the Topeka Farm Show. While there are similarities, every horseman has personal techniques used when training a horse. Scott Daily, Arkansas City horse trainer, had a previously only halter-broke, three-year-old gelding saddled, ridden around the pen at a lope and unsaddled in a 30-minute program.
Real Flint Hills Cowboy Festivities For Ranch Rodeo Champions’Recognition
“It doesn’t get any better than right now. Enjoy the ride.” That was the perfect synopsis of a fun-filled cowboy celebration and recognition Saturday night at Cottonwood Falls.
Troops Eat Steaks Courtesy Of Appreciative Cattlemen
Cattlemen love their country and sincerely appreciate those who serve so that freedom will forever continue. That message was stated loud and clear during a recent special steer auction which provided “Steaks For Troops.” The All-American Beef Battalion is an effort by beef producers throughout the country to express appreciation for all armed services forces.
Working Ranch Cowboys Collect World Championships, Recognition Planned
Kansas’ real cowboys have again proven to be the best in the world. No argument about that after checking tabulations from the 15th Working Ranch Cowboys Association (WRCA) World Championship Ranch Rodeo in Amarillo, Texas. Ranches either based in Kansas or with rangeland leases in the state took the top four spots out of 21 […]
Cowboys And Cowgirls Come Many Miles For Extreme Races
Extreme Cowboy Race contestants converged on Topeka, Kansas, for a wild and fast paced event during the 2010 Extreme Cowboy Association World Championship, according to Bill Hill president of the sponsoring group headquartered in Bluff Dale, Texas. “More than 140 contestants came from 28 states, Canada and Australia to compete for the title of EXCA […]
United Rodeo Association Hosts Finals With Year-End Champions Named At Topeka
The 2010 United Rodeo Association Finals in Topeka takes no backseat to production of and competition in the perhaps-better-known National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas. Top cowboys and cowgirls from nine states qualified for the URA Finals as culmination of more than 27,000 entries in 124 rodeos throughout the past year. Fifteen contestants representing each […]
United Rodeo Association Hosts Finals With Yearend Champions Named At Topeka
The 2010 United Rodeo Association Finals in Topeka takes no backseat to production of and competition in the perhaps-better-known National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas. Top cowboys and cowgirls from nine states qualified for the URA Finals as culmination of more than 27,000 entries in 124 rodeos throughout the past year.
Buyers Warned About Internet Sale Horses That Are ‘Too Good To Be True’
Although the majority of horse transactions are fair and square, there are few people who’ve been in the horse business for any length of time who hasn’t gotten a raw deal at some point. Their purchase wasn’t what they were led to believe it was. Shysters are in all walks of life, and the horse […]