Cold Increases Ranch Issues
“Everything gets tested when temperatures stay below freezing for more than a week.” Most all in production agriculture and many urbanites as well have found that to become hauntingly true in recent days.
Ottawa Horsewoman Finds Calling Improving Animal’s Lives Through Massage Therapy
Frequently somewhat hyper, the buckskin mare Maggie’s tenseness was most apparent with blustery heavy downpour on the indoor arena. Julie Frank of Rise and Shine Equine LLC at Ottawa had lined up an appointment for Maggie several weeks earlier.
Calves Appetizing For Coyotes
“Six coyotes no more than 30-feet away surrounded the cow with her two-day-old calf at side.” Fortunately, the varmints didn’t come any closer to the potential breakfast as the ranch manager made his morning herd inspection. There was no loss to the cattle operation this time.
All-Around Winners Named In Kansas Quarter Horse Association
The best Quarter Horses and Quarter Horse riders in the state of Kansas have been announced. Despite many conflicts and serious concerns due to the coronavirus, six 2020 Kansas Quarter Horse Association events did go on.
Employment Makes Good Life
“I have too much to do, so the customer will have to wait.” That comment was heard twice last week sending cringes up the back both times.
Oh What A Difference An ‘S’ Can Make When Talking About One Most Historic Morris County Area On ‘Diamond Creek’
Frequently if not nearly always, Diamond Spring and Diamond Springs are synonymous in lay conversation. That’s inaccurate, but both are important to the history of Morris County.
Mare Foaling Advice Given By Veterinarian
Foaling season is just around the corner and owners need to be getting ready. “A few simple precautions can help most mares produce a healthy, vigorous foal,” said Dr. Thomas R. Lenz.
Muddy Waterholes Become Ponds
“Now all we need is a nice steady four-inch rain.” Rainfall in that amount even when coming down so there’s soil utilization and runoff still makes muddy conditions.
‘Premier All-Breed Horse Exposition’ Is Equifest Of Kansas At Salina
Just about everything anybody would want to know about horses is set for Salina. It’s the 24th annual Equifest of Kansas, according to Justine Staten, executive director of the Kansas Horse Council (KHC).
Fence Construction Never Ending
“Fence will not last forever regardless of how well it’s built.” Not much thought was given to the remark from a Greenwood County Angus breeder four decades ago.