Service To Horse Industry Is Incentive For Horseman’s Better Horses LLC
“Unbelievable.” Everybody even vaguely familiar with the personable promoter for all horse and equine enthusiast betterment relates to the one-word quotation. It is a frequent comment from Ernie Rodina in his diverse media endeavors tied together as Better Horses LLC.
Cedar Point Cowboy Top Hand At Working Ranch Cowboys Association Rodeo Finals
Life in the saddle on a top horse is required to be a top hand. Troy Higgs of the Lonesome Pine Ranch at Cedar Point makes his living on horseback looking after Flint Hills cattle.
Chase County Agent Mike Holder Retiring From Record Career Serving Kansas Extension
It’s a record of service most likely never matched serving agriculture producers in one county of Kansas. Mike Holder, longtime Chase County Extension agriculture agent, officially retires on November 20, 2020.
Horses Owners Updated About ‘VSV’ Concerns In Kansas
Vesicular stomatitis virus, typically referred to as VSV, remains a concern to horse owners in Kansas. Dr. Laurie Beard, Kansas State University veterinary medicine professor, gave a virtual update on VSV at the Kansas Horse Council meeting in Osage City.
Unique Display Of 170 Trees At Lecompton’s Territorial Capital Museum
The Christmas spirit expands even more than imaginable with 170 unique trees of the season being exhibited. “We’re really proud of the large display of beautiful Christmas trees at the Territorial Capital Museum in Lecompton,” exclaimed Paul Bahnmaier, Lecompton Historical Society president.
Highpoint BlackJack Saddle Club Winners Named
Winners in the 2020 BlackJack Saddle Club six-show circuit were announced by club president Albert De La Garza at the recent yearend banquet. There were 30 riders in the 10 and under age group throughout the year, with 21 riders in the 14-17 age division, and 25 riders in the 18 and over group.
Kansas Father And Son Add To Professional Steer Roping Totals At National Finals Event
Final standings weren’t quite as hoped, but the father and son cowboys from Pratt still lighted the steer roping scoreboard. Going into the National Finals Steer Roping (NFSR) at Mulvane, Cole Patterson was ranked first in regular season standings.
Efficiency Enhanced Working Together
“Teamwork makes it easier to get the most done.” Reminded several times in recent weeks how important it is to assist each other. Always more efficient and fun working as a team.
Kansas Cowboy Hall Of Fame Names Five New Inductees
Officials at the Kansas Cowboy Hall of Fame have named the 2020 class of five inductees. Induction ceremonies scheduled in early November at the Boot Hill Museum in Dodge City were canceled due to coronavirus concerns.
Yearend Horseshow Awards Announced
With his Quarter Horses, Frank Buchman, Alta Vista rancher and feature writer, has received several yearend horseshow association honors.