Blackjack Saddle Club Announces Show Schedule
Show schedule for the Blackjack Saddle Club has been announced by Justine Staten, club president. Kickoff point show is Saturday morning, May 5, 9 o’clock, at Cico Park in Manhattan.
Counter-Bend And Forehand Turns Good Warm Up Exercises For Horse
The best way to have a wreck with a horse is to saddle up, get on and go without getting warmed up. “No matter if just going for a ride or getting ready to show, warm-up exercises are essential to get your horse soft and supple,” according to professional trainer Traci Johnting.
Replacements For Poor Service
“That bull is bad.” Such comment might be said defining a rodeo bull. It could be the bull is a bad bucker almost impossible to score on. Other times it might mean a bull is anxious to “hook the ‘W’ right off a cowboy’s Wranglers.”
Couple Farrier Team Retiring From Horse Foot Care Service Profession
After four decades serving foot care needs for thousands of horses and their owners, The Horseshoers are retiring. Horse owners from Topeka to Kansas City and beyond in every direction thereof are concerned. They’re without services they and their beloved equine partners have become most appreciatively dependent.
Excuse For Bad Penmanship
“Poor handwriting has gotten much worse in recent weeks.” Some people never did learn to write. A number of older acquaintances from youthful days would only sign with an “X” when signature was required.
Changing Weather Promises Moisture
“Four seasons all within two days.” Not quite, but that’s the way it seemed, perhaps shy of real hot summertime. From the 80s to freezing overnight with spring and fall temperatures intermingled within and around. One goes from not even a jacket, to a sweater with coat, soon long johns then back around again. Like has […]
Raising Foals Begins By Getting The Mare Bred, Often A Complex Ordeal
New foals are showing up around barnyards making other horse owners think about getting their mare bred. For those considering raising foals, it’s important to better understand the mare during both normal and abnormal breeding cycles.
Trainer Follows Champion Dad Into Heartfelt Profession Making Better Horses And Riders
“We have the morning feeding done. I can visit a little bit before I start riding.” Todd Wright and his dad Brent had been up several hours caring for horses in their training facility at Ottawa.
Black Jack Saddle Club Plans Activities
Activities of the Black Jack Saddle Club are underway, according to President Justine Staten. Second meeting of the year is Tuesday evening, April 10, 7 o’clock, at Vista Restaurant. All members and interested persons are welcome to attend.
Good Fence Retains Cattle
“It’s that time of the year when grass is greener on the other side of the fence.” Wherever tame grasses border native pastures, there’s always a bovine sticking their head under or through the fence.