From the Center for Western and Cowboy website: “Joel Nelson, one of today’s most respected poets and reciters, resides in Alpine, Texas. He is a frequent participant at the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko, Nevada; the Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering in Prescott, Arizona; the Texas Cowboy Poetry Gathering at Alpine, Texas; and other gatherings. [...]
Today’s article was written by guest blogger R. J. Sagely Bob has been interested in Old Californio/vaquero/buckaroo styles of horsemanship and its attendant gear for many years and has a business called Sage Saddlery. A LITTLE BACKGROUND Although the hobble is a tool that dates back centuries and was used in horse cultures around the [...]
From Wikipedia: “George Frances “Gabby” Hayes was born in 1885, the third of seven children in Wellsville, New York, and did not come from a cowboy background. In fact, he did not know how to ride a horse until he was in his forties and had to learn for movie roles. His father, Clark Hayes, [...]
by Dave Van Metre, DVM, DACVIM Extension Veterinarian, Colorado State University There are a lot of different opinions regarding which antibiotics are best for treating common infections – for example, pneumonia and footrot. How can a cow-calf producer make the best decision about which product to use and when? First, a brief clarification of terms: [...]
From Wikipedia: “William Frederick “Buffalo Bill” Cody (February 26, 1846 – January 10, 1917) was an American soldier, bison hunter and showman. He was born in the Iowa Territory (now the American state of Iowa), near Le Claire. He was one of the most colorful figures of the American Old West, and mostly famous for [...]
Denise Rich, the Happy Cow Artist, does original oil paintings of cows. Do you love cows? Do you want a painting of your favorite cow over the fireplace? You really need to learn about Denise’s work. From her website: “A native of San Diego, Denise has been interested in both art and animals since childhood. [...]
The music is by Chris LeDoux. If you have problems seeing the video below click HERE.
Another great poem by Amy Elizabeth. Truly Speakin’ The ol’ paint mare maybe ain’t what she was, And showin’ her age in most everything she does. She’s all hair’d up before the first winter’s snow, And a bit stiff behind, but it don’t hardly much show. There’s somethin’ to be said ‘bout a horse gettin’ [...]
Today’s guest blogger is my friend Clementine who writes a blog The Sassy Saloon. Clementine’s Q&A with a great Western Jewelry Artist: There are some talented cowgirls out there—and not in those conventional cowgirl ways that might come to mind. I recently caught up with “Heart of a Cowgirl” jewelry artist named Bridget Berthiaume. You [...]
May 28-29 there will be a special John Wayne birthday celebration in Winterset, Iowa. There will be town walking tours, pancake breakfast, exhibits of John Wayne memorabilia, dedication of a John Wayne statue, free John Wayne movies, an auction, music, Miss Iowa Teen Rodeo Queen, and a special big screen presentation of the movie The [...]
I’m not a video game enthusiast but this sounds pretty interesting. Available for playstation and xbox. Bringing the wild back to the Wild West by Erik Brudvig From the ign.com website. “The American West has made actors famous and writers rich. It has inspired children on the playground and grizzled country singers alike. Its stories [...]
There is a growing movement of fire and rescue departments learning about rescuing large animals. Horses, ponies, cows, llamas, large dogs often get in trouble and knowing how to safely catch, hold and save them is very important. I recently blogged about such a rescue – you can see it by clicking HERE Humane societies, [...]
Most cowboys use horses in team penning competitions – but why not use donkeys? If you have problems seeing the video below click HERE.
From the Professional Bull Riders Website: “Thirty talented cowboys share a common bond of not only courage, strength, and victory, but also honor. As a reward for their dedication and support of the sport of professional bull riding they have been inducted into the Professional Bull Riders Ring of Honor. The Ring of Honor has [...]
One of the best trainers around is Julie Goodnight. She has a great ability to read horses and notice how riders are interacting with them. If I had a problem with a horse she’d be one of the first people I’d want to help me deal with it. Julie has a weekly program on RFD-TV, [...]
Most cowboys are familiar with Grijalva bits. Bear State Vaquero is a great place to buy authentic Juan Grijalva and Ricardo Valencia-Grijalva bits, son and grandson of one of the most famous vaquero-style bit-makers that ever lived, Eduardo Grijalva. These Mexican made bits are some of the best you can buy and highly valued by [...]
Today’s guest blogger is my friend Clementine who writes a blog The Sassy Saloon. Ah, Mother Nature. Her artistry is unparalleled, especially when it comes to one of her favorite palettes: the American west. Close your eyes. C’mon. Go ahead. Now picture this: blazing orange sunsets. Cloudless blue sky. A pack of wild horses running. [...]
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Bute for horses is like aspirin for humans. Written by A.C. Asbury, DVM First appeared July 1, 2000 on thehorse.com website. Phenylbutazone, or “Bute” as it commonly is known, is a potent compound that is classified as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. It works by inhibiting the formation of a class of compounds called prostaglandins, which [...]
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