By Jayne Clark, USA TODAY TAYLOR, Texas — In the rolling prairies of central Texas, three topics are likely to get you into a fight: politics, religion and barbecue. But even opposing factions who reach accord on the first two topics might find it tough to agree on a subject that ignites fierce passions in [...]
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Learn from the start how to build a loop and work your rope with Peter Campbell. Learn Old Style California shots like the over the hip, scoop loop, and houlihan. Discover how to get your horse following cattle, and roping with a break-away hondo. This video doesn’t just teach you shots, it helps both you [...]
Templeton Thompson’s web page can be found HERE. The video features the horses from the Proud Spirit Horse Sanctuary in Mena, Arkansas. If you have problems seeing the video below click HERE.
My friend Patricia Anderson will be a timer at the 2010 World Equestrian Games and forwards this press release about western riders in the opening ceremony. LEXINGTON, KY—90 Days to go—A collaboration of equine entertainers and roping experts are bringing their talents to the Opening Ceremonies at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games on [...]
Many young cowboys and cowgirls have their first ride on a sheep (called mutton busting) which are often as fast as a bull but don’t buck much and are a lot closer to the ground. And many youngsters find a way to get on a calf and go for a short ride without asking Mom [...]
When I moved to New Mexico one of the first thing I discovered were green chile burgers. Yum! I’m lucky that a great restaurant near our home, the Bobcat Bite owned by friends John and Bonnie Eckre, specializes in green chile burgers. The Bobcat Bite has been rated by several gourmet food magazines and writers [...]
A few years ago I took riding lessons at the Menlo Circus Club in California using the English riding style. Even learned to jump and entered a competition. Fun but I’ll stick with my western riding.
You’ll have to click HERE to see this 1898(!) video made by Thomas Edison(!) of a calf branding. The cameraman placed his camera near a fire where some branding irons were being heated. As the film begins, three men can be seen going through the various operations of branding calves. In the background is a [...]
Since 1980 the number of beef operations has dropped from 1.6 million to 950,000. Cattle farmers ranchers now receive 43% of the retail value of a steer compared to 62% in 1980. This is mostly because the big five beef packing houses have done exclusive “deals” with auction houses that hide true costs and profits. [...]
I’ve written before about excellent trainer Julie Goodnight. On her website she gives some really good advice about changing bits. Dear Julie, I am currently schooling and riding in a D-ring snaffle bit. I want to start training for Western Pleasure. What kind of shank bit do you recommend for the transition? Thanks, Kim Answer: [...]
1. The highest badge of honor a person can wear is honesty. Be mindful at all times. 2. Your parents are the best friends you have. Listen to them and obey their instructions. 3. If you want to be respected, you must respect others. Show good manners in every way. 4. Only through hard work [...]
By my friend Staci Matlock Used with permission from The Santa Fe New Mexican They wore them high, low, fancy-stitched and rough-out style. By the dozens, people young and old showed up at the New Mexico Museum of Art in downtown Santa Fe on Saturday to have their photos taken in their favorite boots. It [...]
You’re starting to see Flat Iron Steak on more restaurant menus. In the North American Meat Processor (NAMP) meat buyers guide, it is item #1114D Beef Shoulder, Top Blade Steak. The NAMP lists it as the second most tender cut, after the Tenderloin, and followed (in order) by the Top Sirloin Center-Cut, the Ribeye and [...]
Well, they didn’t actually announce anything other than they are going to hold public hearings – but that is a step in the right direction. Last week, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Director Bob Abbey announced plans for a “new direction” in the Federal Wild Horse and Burro Program. As part of the development process, [...]
Another great American ranch is the 77.000 acre R.A. Brown Ranch in Throckmorton, Texas (near Dallas). Rob & Peggy Brown are today’s owners and describe themselves as the CEO, visionary and the Boss. The ranch was founded in 1895 and was given the NCBA Cattle Business of the Century award. They also received the AQHA/NCBA [...]
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From the New York Times Written by Hiroko Tabuchi MIYAZAKI, Japan — It is a calamity for this quiet cattle community. A prized black calf born last fall will soon be killed, part of the mass destruction of livestock in Japan’s battle against its worst foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in at least a century. The epidemic [...]
You can give a child the experience of a lifetime with your gift to The Fresh Air Fund! Every year, The Fresh Air Fund gives thousands of inner-city children the priceless gift of fun – and opens the door to a lifetime of opportunities. The program serves the northeast part of the US but hopefully [...]
From Wikipedia: “The Belted Galloway is a rare beef breed of cattle originating from Galloway in South West Scotland, adapted to living on the poor upland pastures and windswept moorlands of the region. The exact origin of the breed is unclear although it is often surmised that the white belt that distinguishes these cattle from [...]
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