“I love my job. I love everything about being a rodeo pickup man.”
Rex Bugbee’s excitement for his most essential profession in the rodeo arena shines through his voice. Continue reading →
Month: June 2020
Bulls Have Important Job
“Cows can’t have calves unless they’ve made love with a bull.”
The comment might sound snide or perhaps a not-so-funny joke to livestock people. Still it is a fact that those unfamiliar with animal agriculture sometimes don’t know or understand. Continue reading →
Fort Riley Color Guard Soldiers Receive Horseshoeing Certification Through Training With Alta Vista Farrier
Soundness of horses ridden by U.S. Cavalry Soldiers has been of utmost importance since its formation about 244 years ago.
Proper shoeing of Cavalry mounts helps ensure efficient action whatever the maneuver for horses and soldiers. Continue reading →
BlackJack Saddle Club Plans Show
Second point show of the year for the BlackJack Saddle Club has been announced by Albert De La Garza, president.
The show is scheduled Saturday morning, June 27, at Cico Park in Manhattan starting at 9 o’clock. Continue reading →
Grass Makes Good Hay
“Make hay when the sun shines.”
That’s a lot easier than when it’s raining. There are less problems, it’s more efficient and most importantly the hay is higher quality, more valuable. Continue reading →
Horses Still First Diamond L Ranch Is Always Busy Quite Diverse Operation
“Ooops. There’s the other phone ringing. I better take it. I’ll call you back when I get done.”
Gayle Larson’s response was a typical busy day at the Diamond L Ranch. Continue reading →
Make Work Into Play
“Tom Sawyer eat your heart out.”
Uncertain what books grade school students nowadays want to read or teachers require as class assignment. Continue reading →
Carriage Rides Warm The Heart… Abilene Muleskinner Best Known As Old Town Stagecoach Driver
“There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man.”
The often repeated quote is generally true. Continue reading →
Father Always Best Man
“He was the best man in the world.”
With Father’s Day coming up, appropriate to acknowledge the significance of all fathers. Continue reading →
BlackJack Saddle Club Plans Shows
This year’s show schedule for the BlackJack Saddle Club has been announced by Albert De La Garza, president.
First point show of the season is Saturday morning, June 13, at Cico Park in Manhattan starting at 9 o’clock. Continue reading →