‘New’ Sleigh Still Horseless
“That skiff of snow wasn’t enough to bring the ‘new’ sleigh out of the barn.” Uncertain if there’d even been sufficient white stuff whether Maggie would have been hooked. Still oh what fun it will be when that time comes.
Ranch Teams Of Working Cowboys Claim EquiFest Rodeo Accolades
Working ranch cowboys from throughout Kansas were in rodeo competition two nights during the EquiFest of Kansas at Salina. Molly Olson managed the rodeo hosted by the Kansas Horse Council and sponsored by Adequan with Maynard Buckles to champions.
Legendary Kansas Horsemen Tell Their Stories Looking To Future With Horses
Involvement with horses has been the lives of four legendary Kansas horsemen speaking at the EquiFest of Kansas in Salina. Dr. Stan O’Neill moderated the panel featuring personal stories, occurrences and outlooks for the equine industry.
Home Deliveries Nothing New
“Call ‘Four One Oh’ for free delivery twice daily.” Advertised heavily, seemingly proudly promoted was that service of Buchman’s Grocery, long gone family business in Council Grove. Now many years later grocery stores and other businesses are offering home deliveries. It is as if the service is new and completely unique, but that’s definitely not […]
Historic Former Lecompton High School Benefit Rummage Sale Planned
A fundraiser to benefit the historic Lecompton High School is scheduled Friday and Saturday, March 25th and 26th. Sponsored by the Lecompton Historical Society and Lecompton Community Pride, the “rummage sale” is in the former high school at 620 Woodson Avenue, Lecompton. It will be from 8 o’clock both mornings to 4 o’clock each afternoon. […]
Getting Older Maiden Mares With Foal A Solvable Issue
After a successful career as a working horse, many owners want to breed their mares to raise colts. However, sometimes it is difficult to get an older mare in foal and or maybe even an impossible task.
New Books Bring Reflections
“Reading is the best way to be informed about the past, present and future while also having a fun time.” Always enjoying reading since learning how more than 65 years ago, newspapers have generally been read the most. However, books have also been a prominent source of reading through the decades taking spurts of frequency. […]
Farm Profit Seminar Planned March 23 At Wamego
Agriculture success is essential to providing food for the world. To help ensure that objective a Farm Profit Seminar has been scheduled at Wamego.
More Than 150 Special Programs On Tap For EquiFest Of Kansas At Salina
“There is just no way to see and hear everything because there’s so much going on.” The statement has been heard and repeated numerous times in the past several weeks.
‘Beautiful’ Snow Is Work
“Who said they sure would like to have some snow?” That’s the same one who insisted, “It sure is a pretty snow.”