Hall Of Fame Cowboy Is Astute Business Entrepreneur
“I don’t have a cell phone. I don’t know anything about computers and that stuff. I’m a cowboy.” While that’s contrasting to most modern ways, Bud Sankey, 78, is a true businessman at his profession: cowboy.
Rope In Hand All-Around Rodeo Champion Always A Cowboy
“Everywhere he went; there was a rope in his hand.” That’s the way people always remember this all-around cowboy today. “I’ve always been a cowboy,” claimed Troy Kitchener.
Bits, Spurs, Saddles Collections And More At The Circle B-
“I don’t have much stuff, but someday I’m gonna.” That’s a misnomer if a cowboy ever said one. Truly, there’s about every bit, spur and saddle one could imagine, and then some. Actually, the best description of “the stuff” is a cowboy’s tack “dream come true” or a Western memorabilia-collector’s “Heaven on Earth.”
Saddle Fit And Selection Still Key; R Bar B Is Most Diverse Family Business Serving The ‘Western Lifestyle’
“Russ has a saddle fitting today.” That seems to be the frequent response when calling for the co-proprietor at The R Bar B, northeast of Topeka. However, making sure saddles properly fit the horse and its rider, although an extremely important need, is a mere sampling of diverse services and offerings Brown and his wife […]
Rocking V Ranch Provides Services To Horse Enthusiasts As ‘Topeka’s Finest Equine Center’
Living in the city and wanting to ride a horse creates a complicated equation. Living in the city and desiring to learn horsemanship skills, ride in in the country and maybe even compete in horse shows make a more complex situation. Living in the city and with all one’s heart wanting to own a horse, […]
Youth Achievements Keep Eastern Kansas Horseman’s Association Thriving
A summer’s work filled with weekend horse shows for enthusiastic horseback riders of all ages has been recognized.
‘Whatever, However One Wants To Describe Him,’ Dusty Was A Real Cowboy
Dusty was a cowboy. There are others who called him a ‘legendary character,’ ‘story teller,’ ‘Western artist,’ ‘a typical horse trader,’ ‘just a cowboy,’ ‘ornery,’ ‘rebel,’ ‘colorful,’ ‘just picturesque’ and many more, not always probably the most complimentary, monikers.
The Alexander Brothers Champion Cowboys in the Flint Hills and every rodeo arena
Biggest smiles and best ropers are the way everybody thinks of the Alexander brothers at Council Grove. Actually, it’s probably a flip whether big brother Bob or little brother Wayne are first reflected for never missing with their lariat or always knowing whoever they meet with a giant grin and congenial conversation soon leading to […]
Most conscientious quality in studio, area, everywhere makes ‘foto cowboy’ demanded around the world
“He’s a cowboy photographer, and a whole bunch more.” That’s a true statement. Yet, clarification and more complete description is required to give adequate and appropriate credit. “The Foto Cowboy” is likely most widely known for his work in rodeos arenas and livestock events throughout the country and around the world.
Corn harvest hard work no matter how done in days of the past
“Gee. Come on, get along Minnie. Haw. Get around, Molly.” There was almost a sing in the demand and certainly spryness as Ralph Anderson with beard, flopping straw hat and bibbed overalls provided verbal accompaniment to driving lines as maneuvering his near-four-ton draft horse team.