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August 2010

Roping Dummies

By | Equipment

No, I am not talking about people who rope. Although some of them may be ……. A roping dummy is a metal or plastic simulated calf or cow. It may only have a fake head and horns, or it may try to simulate the head, front and back feet of…

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Romal Reins

By | Tack

There are many different kinds of reins but rawhide romal reins are somewhat unique. Think of the letter Y upside down where the rider holds on to the single part and the two sides go down each side and fasten on the bit. This is called a closed rein because…

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Van Norman Ranch

By | Ranches

The Van Norman Ranch in Tuscarora, Nevada has been a large cattle and ranch horse operation that was run by Bill Van Norman and his son Troy, both of who died recently. Bill’s other son Ty now runs the ranch with is wife Rhonda. It was Bill’s father, Charlie, who…

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