Youth Rodeo Champions
All-around winners at the youth rodeo sponsored by the Morris County Youth Rodeo Association in Council Grove posed with awards at conclusion of Saturday evening’s competition. They are Lakoddah Downes, Council Grove, and Macey Bolen, Council Grove, senior champions; Kaycee Brown, Dwight, and Drew Ritchie, Olpe, intermediate champions; and Joseph De La Garza, Randolph, and […]
Tenth Anniversary Attractions Set For Topeka Rodeo
“It’s celebration time at the rodeo.” “This is the 10th annual 94.5 Country Topeka Rodeo, so we intend to make it the best ever,” declared Kim Vann, committeeman.
Covered Cross Stables & Arena Being Developed For Every Area Of Horse Interests Through Flint Hills Cowboy Church
“The ‘cowboy way’ is ‘God’s way’ for the Flint Hills Cowboy Church.” One of the most elaborate horse facilities in northeast Kansas is under new proprietorship serving horse enthusiasts throughout the Midwest.
Horseshow Bikers Bring Memories
“When there’s not a horse to ride, a bicycle is the next best thing.” A dozen horses were tied to trailers, but moms and dads wouldn’t let little ones on yet. So they were riding their bicycles lickety-cut up-and-down the rough dirt road.
BlackJack Saddle Club Plans Show At Manhattan
Fourth point show of the season for the BlackJack Saddle Club is scheduled Saturday, Aug. 7th, in Manhattan. According to Albert De La Garza, club president, it will begin at 9 o’clock at Wells Arena in Cico Park, with entries accepted at 8 o’clock.
Livestock Round Robin Showmanship Champions Named
Round robin showmanship winners highlight climax of livestock shows at the 2021 Morris County Fair have been announced. Winners of beef, dairy cattle, horse, meat goat, sheep and swine divisions showed all species in the finale showmanship challenge.
Council Grove Youth Rodeo To Be August 7
A youth rodeo is planned Saturday evening, Aug. 7, at 6 o’clock, in the Morris County Rodeo Arena east of Council Grove. Sponsored by the Morris County Youth Rodeo Association, divisions are planned for juniors, eight and under; intermediate, nine to 13; and seniors, 14 to 19, said Lisa Wainwright, entry coordinator.
Eastern Kansas Pro Rodeo Series Offers Convenience For Contestants And Spectators
“Convenience for cowboys to compete more and easier while winning more plus additional high caliber rodeos close by for spectators.” That’s what the Eastern Kansas Pro Rodeo Series offers.
Entertainment For All Ages
“They just don’t make television shows like they used to.” Actually, with modern technical devices, not that that many hours are spent watching television as a half century ago. Plus, there are so many other activities families are involved in they don’t relax together during the evening.
Five Mule Team Pulling ‘Jesus Wagon’ Gets Attention For Traveling Evangelist’s Mission
“Did you see those mules pulling the covered wagons down the highway?” Such query was made dozens of times in recent days and literally thousands of times over the past decade-plus.