Round-robin showmanship winners named
Climax of livestock competitions at the recent Morris County Fair in Council Grove was the round-robin showmanship championships when winners from each division vied for title as “the best at showing everything.”
Providentially Generations Do Improve
“Sometimes it’s just about as important how an animal is presented as what kind of quality it has.” That’s called fitting and showing, or showmanship, as we were reminded during the county fair. There were several entries that looked of ample conformation, type and style to place much higher in class than they did, had […]
Heartfelt Concerns Appreciated
“What happened to you? Your lip’s all swollen.” That question was asked us a handful of times last Thursday. Then another wondered: “What did you do to deserve that back hand?” One knowing our background even queried: “That horse buck you off, kick you or bump you in the mouth with his head out of […]
Junior Cowboys And Cowgirls Collect Working Prizes And Unique Awards at Morris County Youth Rodeo
Nearly 60 cowboys and cowgirls, 19 years of age and under, from eight counties participated in the 35th annual Morris County Youth Rodeo, sponsored by the Morris County Youth Rodeo Association, Saturday evening at Council Grove.
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Junior Cowboys And Cowgirls Win At Morris County Youth Rodeo
Nearly 60 cowboys and cowgirls, 19 years of age and under, from eight counties participated in the 35th annual Morris County Youth Rodeo, sponsored by the Morris County Youth Rodeo Association, Saturday evening at Council Grove. Top four contestants in the rodeo events, divided into age groups for juniors, intermediate and seniors, received working prizes.
Lifetime Cowgirl Finds Perfect Fit As Newly Crowned Junction City Rodeo Queen
“I just love horses. I always have. I’ve been riding in horse shows ever since I was two years old. I was born into it, actually, but I wouldn’t have it any other way. I’ll always be involved with horses.” Affection for horseflesh and the Western way of life is most obvious in a brief […]
Cowboy Monkey To Perform At Linn County’s Professional Rodeo Friday And Saturday
Whiplash the cowboy monkey is headed for Mound City, Kansas. “We’re really excited that Whiplash has been contracted for feature entertainment at the Linn County Fair Rodeo, Friday and Saturday evenings, Aug. 8 and 9,” announced John Teagarden,LaCygne, longtime rodeo committeeman and promoter.
Kaw Valley Gathering To Celebrate 85th Annual Rossville Tall Corn Festival
“Corn Dynasty–Corn. Fun. Community.” It’s the 85th annual Tall Corn Festival, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 8th through the 10th, at Rossville, Kansas, US. “In the heart of the Kaw Valley, families from across the land gather for music, parades and most importantly have celebrated the Rossville Tall Corn Festival on the second weekend of […]
Double Sanctioned Rodeo Big Weekend Endeavor For Circleville Saddle Club
Circleville’s always been kind of “a horsey community.” With annual horse shows, “raceos,” and occasional team roping jackpots, and the like, the Circleville Saddle Arena has hosted horse events for decades.