Second point show of the year for the BlackJack Saddle Club has been announced by Albert De La Garza, president.
The show is scheduled Saturday morning, June 27, at Cico Park in Manhattan starting at 9 o’clock. Continue reading →
Grass Makes Good Hay
“Make hay when the sun shines.”
That’s a lot easier than when it’s raining. There are less problems, it’s more efficient and most importantly the hay is higher quality, more valuable. Continue reading →
Horses Still First Diamond L Ranch Is Always Busy Quite Diverse Operation
“Ooops. There’s the other phone ringing. I better take it. I’ll call you back when I get done.”
Gayle Larson’s response was a typical busy day at the Diamond L Ranch. Continue reading →
Make Work Into Play
“Tom Sawyer eat your heart out.”
Uncertain what books grade school students nowadays want to read or teachers require as class assignment. Continue reading →
Carriage Rides Warm The Heart… Abilene Muleskinner Best Known As Old Town Stagecoach Driver
“There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man.”
The often repeated quote is generally true. Continue reading →
Father Always Best Man
“He was the best man in the world.”
With Father’s Day coming up, appropriate to acknowledge the significance of all fathers. Continue reading →
BlackJack Saddle Club Plans Shows
This year’s show schedule for the BlackJack Saddle Club has been announced by Albert De La Garza, president.
First point show of the season is Saturday morning, June 13, at Cico Park in Manhattan starting at 9 o’clock. Continue reading →
Masks Serve A Purpose
“I’m not going to wear a mask; it’s a free country I can do what I want to do.”
Semblance of that comment often angrily loud has been similar responses aired since rulings regarding the worldwide health shutdown. Continue reading →
Proper Nutrition Critical for Adequate Growth And Development Of Foals
New foals are now trailing their mothers in lush pastures throughout the Midwest.
Still, economic turndown has reduced the number of horses produced annually compared to peak times four decades ago. Continue reading →
Horse Show Exhibitors Continue Participation Online Despite Health Shutdown
“Virtual horse shows are becoming as perfect a substitute as possible to continue competing in the show ring this spring.”
The coronavirus health concerns and stay-at-home government mandates have heavily impacted horse shows. Continue reading →