Beware Of Those Grasshoppers
“Grasshoppers are sure a menace jumping around when going for a morning horseback ride.” While there have been no cautionary reports about grasshopper problems this year, there are still a lot of the “bugs.”
Horses Remain Integral Learning Experience For Generational Washington County Ranch Family
“Three cowgirls with long braided blonde pigtails ordered around by a handsome teenage cowboy wearing shades riding a bay horse. Ample sideline coaching from a more mature blonde cowgirl on a palomino and a visibly hardworking farmer-rancher in bib overalls.” Obviously, it’s a Keesecker ranch family affair where everybody has their own unique niche at […]
S.A.V.E. Farm Provides Hands-On Agriculture Experience For Veterans Returning To Civilian Life
Transitioning from military service to civilian life sometimes creates mental difficulties and hardships for veterans. “For our freedoms we so cherish in this country, we are most indebted to those service men and women,” said Melissa Wahl.
Reintroduction Of Buffalo to Flints Hills Could Improve Pasture Quality
Buffalo could again be prominently roaming Kansas’ prairielands. While buffalo grazed Midwestern grasslands two centuries ago serving as multisource livelihood of Native Americans, they became extinct.
Original Silver Screen Western Hero William S. Hart More Actor Than Cowboy
William S. Hart was the most popular cowboy screen star in Hollywood during the second decade of the 20th Century. Born in Newburgh, New York, on December 6, 1864, Hart portrayed the first rough-hewn “Good/Bad Man,” said Steve Hulett, cowboy movie historian.
Well-Known Council Grove Coach, Teacher Treasures Lifetime Calling At The Racetrack
Folks in her hometown acknowledge “Mrs. Birzer” for coaching cheerleading and track, being a substitute teacher, and “just another mom.” But with school already in session this fall, she won’t be found in a classroom or coaching.
Prairie Hay Is Baled
“Make hay when the sun shines.” Well, the prairie hay is all wrapped up in big round bales. Later than wanted and anticipated but in the bale is better than grass standing in the pasture.
Frankfort Cowgirl Promoting ‘Western Life’ As New Miss Rodeo Topeka
“I’m anxious to promote rodeo and the Western way of life to more people who don’t know about it.” Macey Wapp, Frankfort, is excited to fulfill duties coming with her title as Miss Rodeo Topeka 2022-23.
Oldest American Horses Apparently Arrived After Spanish Shipwreck
About halfway along the United States East Coast, where Delaware meets Maryland and Virginia, there’s a tiny island called Assateague. The most notable permanent residents on Assateague are the wild horses. “Assateague’s wild horses are well-known, even to people who’ve never been to the island,” according to National Park Service officials.
Historical Christian Women Devoted To Serving All God’s People
Frequently pushed aside ignored women are equals and beyond serving in spreading God’s words for salvation. Rev. Gwen Ehrenborg testifies that in her “Our Church Mothers” book featuring women serving their savior at “Crossroads in History.”