Ranch Life Becomes Golden
“Would you like to dance?” First day on campus at collegiate 4-H meeting in basement of Extension building, tall thin farm girl shyly consented: “Okay.”
Few Colts Are Good Stallion Prospects
“Every colt born is not necessarily a stallion.” Most everybody raising a horse colt has some sort of envision that it will become a renowned breeding stallion.
Support To Morris County 4-H Foundation Recognized at Banquet
Special recognition for support to the Morris County 4-H Foundation was given during a banquet Saturday at the fair building in Council Grove. Both 2021 and 2020 honorees were recognized during the program moderated by Larry Johnson, foundation president.
Beef Producers Information Seminar Planned At Emporia On August 20
What’s ahead for the Flint Hills cattle industry? Speakers will answer that important question during the Beef Producers Information Seminar, Friday noon, Aug. 20, at Emporia.
Emporia Recognizes Flint Hills Cattle Industry With Weekend Festivities
It’s time for a celebration of the tall grass cattle industry. “That’s the annual Flint Hills Beef Fest at Emporia Friday through Sunday, August 20-21-22,” announced Shelly Wiggans.
Widely Recognized Emporia Family Business Jim’s Cowboy Shop Is Closing
It’ll be a sad day for Emporia and folks throughout the Midwest. Jim’s Cowboy Shop, prominent Commercial Street retailer, is closing August 31, 2021, concluding nearly five decades of business.
Wind Is Best Cooldown
“I have to get my fan set up here by the trailer so I can be a little cooler today.” Comment was made by the nice lady helping her granddaughter get a beautiful Palomino gelding ready to show.
Western Action Regains Popularity With Increased Western Action Regains Popularity With Increased
The “best of the best” are headed to Mound City, Kansas. “A dozen National Finals Rodeo (NFR) qualifiers have entered the Linn County Fair Rodeo,” announced committeeman John Teagarden, La Cygne.
Dedicated Determination For Horses To Do Their Best Takes Trainer To Show Accolades
“There never was a day I didn’t want a horse, and to be a cowboy. I guess it’s a sickness, an uncontrollable disease.” Matt Lange remembers growing up at Council Grove without a horse, but an unending desire to ride horses.
Cowgirl Learns About Business
“Would you like to buy some snacks?” The little cowgirl seated below a colored hand scribed poster “Snacks” under a makeshift tent asked horseback riders going by.