“I just have to have some help.”
That was the urgent holler as the back door swung open with additional pressure from shrill winter wind as the cow manager burst inside from a nighttime check of first calf heifers. Continue reading →
Month: February 2011
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Old-Fashioned Buttons Might Have Their Benefits
Buttons were made for security.
Although we haven’t done our homework, certainly for centuries, people have used buttons to secure garments.
There have been button-down shirts, skirts, slacks, boots and more. Every size, shape, color and description of button imaginable have been used. Continue reading →
Internal Dialogue Of Horse And Rider Is Key To A Successful Ride
As the music came on the microphone, Aaron Ralston loped into the arena on his bridle less horse, circled both directions at various speeds, occasionally clapping his hands and asking the crowd to join in, before spinning both directions, coming to a
sliding stop for which he is most famous, and then backing his mount several yards.
As the first clinician at the recent Equifest of Kansas in Wichita, Ralston discussed the importance of rhythm in free style reining and of equal value while riding in every discipline.
Quality Training Develops Mutual Trust Between Horse And Handler
“Ultimate trust between the horse and his handler is essential for a successful and enjoyable partnership.”
Tommie Turvey made that emphasis for one of his educational and entertaining presentations during the recent EquipFest of Kansas at Wichita. Continue reading →
Concern For Another Essential Even Today
“You go home now, so you don’t get stranded on the highway.”
During recent storms, our bosses have made that congenial and appreciated order to us several times.
On a couple occasions, we’ve even received a call before we left for work: “Don’t come in today. It’s too dangerous to be out in these treacherous weather conditions.” Continue reading →
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Showmanship Is The Art Of Exhibiting A Horse
Many horse-loving-youngsters don’t have the prettiest horse.
Yet, their appreciation and hard work for their horses often surpass those who have better conformation animals.
There was a need to recognize these young horsemen for their dedicated ability, according to Andrea Simons during the International Equine Judges Seminar in Oklahoma City.
Frozen Water Is Ice That Will Thaw Sometime
Ice isn’t the same as water.
They might be scientifically, but each has individualities, and ice is giving us fits.
Water is the most essential of all nutrients for every living thing. However, when thermometers dip to 32, water becomes solid, can create havoc and be inaccessible. Continue reading →