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December 2009

Secrets Of The Bull – by Western Author Rick Steber

By | Media

Western author Rick Steber recently sent me his newest book Secrets of the Bull and I want to recommend it. From his website: “Rick is the author of 27 books. He has received numerous awards and recognition for his achievements in Western literature including the Favell Museum Western Heritage Award,…

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Kobe Beef From Japan

By | Food

From Wikipedia: “Kobe beef (神戸ビーフ) refers to beef from the black Tajima-ushi breed of Wagyu cattle, raised according to strict tradition in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. Kobe beef is renowned for its flavour, tenderness, and fatty well-marbled texture. Kobe beef can be prepared as steak, sukiyaki, shabu shabu, sashimi, teppanyaki and…

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CS Cattle Company

By | Ranches

If you are a regular reader you’ve probably figured out that I like 100+ year old cattle ranches. About 2 hours north of my home in New Mexico is one of those – the CS Cattle Company. Located in Cimmaron, New Mexico, quoting from the ranch website it consists of…

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Appaloosa Horses

By | Horses

From the Fiercetigress website: “The Appaloosa is descended from horses brought to the Americas by the Conquistadors’ Spanish-bred horses. Some of these horses either escaped or were set loose, and the Nez Perce obtained a number of their descendants. They prized the spotted horses above all, and selectively bred for…

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Winchester Model 1892 Rifle

By | Firearms

One of the most popular rifles in the late 1800s, the Winchester Model 1892, is still popular today. From Wikipedia: “The Winchester Model 1892 is a lever-action repeating rifle designed by John Browning as a smaller, lighter version of his large-frame Model 1886, and which replaced the Model 1873 as…

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