Buckles To Highpoint Yearend Winners In South Central Stock Horse Association
Young, old, or prime, difficult to know who was most excited as they reaped rewards for the year’s horse campaigning. Two dozen buckles were claimed by division winners climaxing the South Central Stock Horse Association (SCSHA) yearend awards banquet at Pratt, according Steve Johnson, Arkansas City, president of the horse show group.
Whitetails Not Always Sporting
“Deer season has been successful.” Well, that’s a bit tongue-in-cheek, really. Yet, two deer were harvested within a few hours.
Rider Carelessness Mount’s Reprieve
“He dropped the gate.” Not as bad as leaving the gate open, or falling off the cliff.
Eastern Kansas Horseman’s Association Yearend Honorees Point To Optimistic Future
Youth are the future of the world; youth are the future of horse shows. That future is most optimistic considering participation and abilities in the Eastern Kansas Horseman’s Association (EKHA).
Veterinarian Of Year Sees Transitions In Flint Hills Cattle Care Through ‘Family-Tradition’ Practice
“Tom isn’t in the office today. He’s working about 500 cattle in Chase County.” That’s a common response from the receptionist at Jernigan Veterinary Clinic in Council Grove.
Transportation Is Important Part Of Cattle Industry Through ‘Livestock Dispatch’
Days of cattle drives with cowboys on horseback from Texas to the Flint Hills are long gone. Yet, cattle’s own movement was the only way to get them from one place to another for centuries.
Fall Gathering Of Generations
It was roundup time at the ranch. Calf crop was trapped earlier. This was eight foals.
Replica Bronze Statue Dedicated In Memory, Honor Of U.S. Marine’s Famous Pack Horse
Staff Sgt. Reckless wasn’t just a horse, she was a Marine who served in the Korean War. A bronze replica was dedicated in memory of the famous pack horse during a ceremony at Camp Pendleton, California, on October 26
Long Day For Working Cowboys Competing In Two Ranch Rodeos
It was a very long, busy Saturday for working cowboys, and most beneficial for two worthwhile causes. Fourteen teams of four working cowboys gathered in the afternoon for the Trey Allen Benefit Ranch Rodeo. Then, most of those along with ten more, a total of 24 working cowboy teams were in the Riley County 4-H […]
Pumpkin Time Spiritual Vibes
Jack-O-Lanterns are everywhere. Tis the season, and for the first time it’s a homegrown one at the ranch.