Working Ranch Cowboys Bring World Championship Rodeo Titles Home To Kansas
Kansas cowboys are “The Best” in the world. That’s been a tongue-in-cheek, out-in-the-pasture jiving among those tough-as-cowhide professionals on horseback working cattle since trail drives from the south a century and a half ago.
Remain Calm And Safe
“Caution please, slow moving vehicle.” That thought has gone through our mind dozens of times in the past four days as big semi-trucks with long high-sided trailers passed us as we’ve been driving Marvelous Mae with the big wheeled single seated cart to town.
‘Tribute To The Brave’ Mahindra Tractor Giveaway Calls For Celebration At Valley Falls Family Business
It’ll be a celebration “proudly saluting those who serve.” “As a dealer for Mahindra tractors and equipment, Heinen Repair Service is especially pleased to host a Military Appreciation salute Saturday, Nov. 21, and present a new Mahindra XTV to the winner of the Mahindra’s Tribute To The Brave Giveaway,” announced Chantel Heinen at the family […]
‘Changing Leads Equine Rescue’ Changes Lives For Horses And People With Horses
“Healing spirits. Changing Futures. Refreshing Lives.” Those are the highlighted objectives, but “helping horses and helping people” is actually what it’s all about. “Changing Leads Equine Rescue finds and rescues horses that have been abused, neglected, abandoned or are unwanted,” explained Elizabeth Hill at Woodson Hill Equestrian Center in Kansas City.
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Checks And Balances Essential
“Recordkeeping is the hardest part of business.” Consequently, that’s the reason so many commercial enterprises fail, small, large, in-between, whatever the industry. While there are exceptions, few people enjoy keeping accurate tabs of their financial matters.
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K-State Veterinary Hospital Breaks Ground For New Equine Performance Testing Center
Life will be improving for all of the working horses in the country, thanks to the latest project underway at Kansas State University in Manhattan. “The Veterinary Health Center hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for a $2.8 million state-of-the-art equine facility last Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 4, at Mosier Hall on the K-State campus,” according to Debbie […]
Difficulty, But Still Trying
“If it was easy, everybody would be doing it.” The neighbor rancher made that synopsis at the county fair as we were pouting about again missing the flag in the flag race. That really wasn’t any consolation, but it did make for an excuse in our mind, if we had to justify our low ability, […]
Special Awards Highlight Yearend Eastern Kansas Horseman’s Association Banquet
Naming and honoring high point riders in the Eastern Kansas Horseman’s Association circuit during the 2015 show season climaxed the recent yearend banquet at Clay Center. While being recognized as a winner always creates a festive evening atmosphere for those collecting the hardware and related tokens, it’s how young competitors ride their horses while showing […]