Cowboy Tradition Continues After Patriarch Flint Hills Gentleman’s Passing
Ole Glory rippled at half mast. Overlooking the ranch headquarters in the valley below with beautiful blue Lake Wabaunsee adding to the scenic view, the cowboy mansion in the greening Flint Hills was that of Bob Widau whose funeral we had just attended.
Improved Attitude And Performance Are Benefits Of Equine Massage
A massage can make a horse feel better. Then, the horse will perform better, according to Angelina Schwebke during a workshop entitled Understanding Equine Massage Therapy at the recent 14th annual EquiFest of Kansas in Wichita.
‘Reins For Renewal’ To Help Women And The Horses They Love
“Horses help us personally and spiritually.” Lisa Johnson evaluated her own experience, and now she’s dedicated to spreading that message to others. “Horses have changed my life,” Johnson said. “It is my desire to show more women how they can improve their lives, too.”
‘Three Times Right,’ Trainer Tells Learning Horsemen
Most everything done with a horse is to the left. “Consequently, it’s important to make sure your horse is equally versatile to the right, and that requires concentrated awareness and training,” according to renowned reining and cutting horse trainer Al Dunning.
Communicator’s Ability To ‘Talk’ To Horses Still Draws Skeptism
Many people remember the television show, “Mr. Ed,” about a horse that could talk. Some horse owners do contend their horses “talk,” too, although not in public language to be understood, other than by the personal handler. When the horse performs any maneuver requested by the handler that is communication to one and response back […]
Gold Card Pro Rodeo Member, Cottonwood Falls Rancher Continues Cowboy Way Of Life
Cowboy longevity is the simplest way to describe Jimmie Barr. Yet, that’s far too easy, because an appropriate description of this Flint Hills cowboy is much more complex. In his 87 years as a cowboy, Jim Barr of Cottonwood Falls has just about done it all and continues active today. It’s a trait he got […]
Horse’s Ability To Move Both Directions Fluently Depends On Training
“My horse is left-handed. He always turns easier to the left than the right.” That comment is frequently heard from horseback riders when their mounts will go a specific direction, take a lead or spin one way in preference or better than the opposite. Consequently, it is assumed, that not unlike humans, a horse is […]
Quality Training Develops Mutual Trust Between Horse And Handler
“Ultimate trust between the horse and his handler is essential for a successful and enjoyable partnership.” Tommie Turvey made that emphasis for one of his educational and entertaining presentations during the recent EquipFest of Kansas at Wichita.