Longest Employee At Bluestem Farm & Ranch To Retire After 44 Years’ Service
Service of one of the most recognized and the longest tenured employee at the Emporia farm store is climaxing. Concluding more than 44 years working at Bluestem Farm & Ranch Supply, Bruce Burenheide will retire on June 25th.
Kansas Horse Council Foundation Presents Scholarships To Encourage Youth Advancing Their Equine Endeavors
Youth with lifetime interests in horses and plans to work with and serve the equine industry have received stipend recognition. Thirteen young horse enthusiasts received Kansas Horse Council Foundation Scholarships at the awards ceremonies in Wamego.
BlackJack Saddle Club Plans Show At Manhattan June 19
Second point show of the season for the BlackJack Saddle Club is scheduled Saturday, June 19th, in Manhattan. According to Albert De La Garza, club president, it will begin at 9 o’clock in Cico Park, with entries accepted at 8 o’clock.
Nevada, Missouri, Friends Riding Horses Cross Country To Mount Rushmore
“Cris and Forrest are living their dream.” The Nevada, Missouri, horsemen left home June 1, 2021, on horseback with one packhorse headed to South Dakota’s Black Hills.
Historic Council Grove Washunga Days Features Elite Country Music Entertainment
Entertainment for all ages highlights Washunga Days, June 18-19, at historic Council Grove right on the old Santa Fe Trail. “The annual festival celebrates the culture both past and present of Council Grove and Morris County,” according to Deidre Knight.
Grass Turned Into Hay
“At least livestock will have some feed next winter.” Certainly lots of swathers and hay balers were moving at fast pace in recent days. Pleased having what appeared to be a bumper crop, it was urgent getting dried bro
Horseracing Shadows Linger While Essential Quality Wins Belmont Stakes
Essential Quality edged out Hot Rod Charlie to win the 153rd Belmont Stakes on Saturday, June 5, 2021. “The sun was shining, and the track was fast,” exclaimed Melissa Hoppert, race analyst. “After a year away because of the coronavirus pandemic, the crowd at Elmont, New York, was more joyful than inebriated.”
Most Versatile Lifetime Yet Still Young All-Around Cowgirl Anticipates Rodeo World With Ranch Ties
Chancy Johnson of White City fondly remembers her pony Pepper. “He was just perfect and positive experiences with Pepper are probably why I still enjoy horses so much,” she verified.
Parades Are Fun Time
“Everyone loves a parade.” It’s fact whether participating on horseback, in the band, riding a float or watching from the sideline. Missing a parade when there’s one in town or even on television leaves a certain feeling of disappointment.
Oldest Continuous Rodeo In Kansas Returns To True Flint Hills Tradition At Strong City
“The show will go on.” E.C. Emmett Roberts insisted that a number of times when workers contended that the Flint Hills Rodeo should be canceled.