By Christy Corp-Minamiji First appeared on TheHorse.com. The changes are subtle–mild stiffness, deepening hollows above the eyes in the evening light, a spine that dips a bit more. “How old is he?” friends ask. “Oh, about 15,” you answer year after year until you run across his papers and discover…
2011 was one of the most profitable years ever for ranches and farms. The USDA anticipates net farm income rising 31% from 2010 to $103.6 billion. Livestock income rose 15% to $164 billion. “These are not just records but records that are substantially higher than we’ve seen before,” said Chris…
A friend sent this – seems appropriate for New years eve! Cowboy’s New Year’s Resolutions By S. Omar Barker (1895-1985), from Rawhide Rhymes As one who’s been a cowhand since the wildcats learned to spit, I’ve made some resolutions for the comin’ year, to wit: Resolved, to ride a shorter…
By Rick Jervis First published on USAToday.com. HIDALGO, Texas – Clyde knows a thing or two about men hiding. U.S. Border Patrol Agents Chris Garza, Hipolito Coy and Daniel Milan monitor the banks of the Rio Grande River near Hidalgo, Texa If there’s someone squatting in the bush near the…
Richard Caldwell has a great video about starting a colt on a Jaquima which you can order by clicking HERE. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ From the PLF, Inc website A Jaquima is a Colombian equine headstall, complete with a nose band (bosal) and chin strap (curb). The Jaquima was originally brought to this…
