2013 summer edition volume 14, no. 3

Inside this
issue…
• Paint Horse Congress
Returns to KC …… pg 4
• Brad Lund Cow Horse Clinic
at Lone Wolf Ranch …… pg 6
2013 SUMMER EDITION VOLUME 14, NO. 3
• 15th Annual Purina Dream Ride
in the Flint Hills …… pg 7
• 12-year-old brings home
Big Checks! …… pg 12
P.O. Box 722, Ottawa, KS 66067
Raising Your Equine Experience To A Higher Level
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SUMMER 2013
SUMMER 2013
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A Message To Our Readers…
Hello friends!
I hope all is going well with you and
your family. It has been a “fast & furious”
summer but still getting to get some riding
done. The Al Dunning Experience and
“Ernie Stock” has been here and gone and
I want to thank all of you who have helped
make it a success.
In early June I did a first by taking a
family vacation to the Vermillion Dam
Lodge near Cook Minnesota for a week
long fishing venture. I would strongly
recommend this trip and Lodge to any of
my friends. What a great bunch of folks.
This might be a little late, but for those
of you who will get the paper early, make
sure you join us for the Brad Lund
CowHorse Clinic on July 26-27 (Friday and
Saturday) at the Lone Wolf Ranch Arena
near Cleveland, Mo. See ad on page 6.
We are excited about our partnership
with Cimarron Trailers and love our new
Better Horses Radio Road Show trailer.
It pulls great! While you might be in
the market for a new trailer, check out
Cimarron at Transwest Trailers and their
new location in Belton, Mo.
I had the chance to take the Better
Horses Radio Road Show to the
“Groundbreaking of the expansion at
Purina’s Research Farm near St. Louis.”
I am so proud of the Research Farm and
what they do with product research. You are
going to see a major push to get folks like
you back to the farm so you can see the
work that goes in developing great products.
Right now there has never been a better
time to give Purina a try with your horses
using the trial program they have to offer.
If you are interested in seeing what the
Checkerboard can do for your horses,
contact your local Purina rep or give me
a call at 785/418-6047 or email me at
[email protected]. Purina …
“A Difference You Can See!”
Make sure you make plans to attend our
15th Annual Dream Ride In The Flint Hills
this Sept. 20-22 at the RK Cattle Ranch
near Council Grove, Kansas. This has always
been a great time riding in some beautiful
country and hope you can join us. See the
ad on page 7 for more info.
Some great events I hope you can attend
are the following:
1. Aug. 1-4: Paint Horse Congress at the
American Royal!
2. Aug. 4: Sunday; Sue B D Stables:
Fun Show & Open House; Parkville, Mo.
3. Aug. 9-10; PRCA Rodeo at the Linn
County Fair in Mound City, Ks.
4. July 31st; 6:30pm; Butler Fairgrounds
Rodeo Arena-Butler, Mo.“Wild Horse
Ministries” call Bill Earnest 913/731-5757.
Make sure you get on the Better
Horses Network website at
www.betterhorsesnetwork.com and add
your event free to our calendar! I want to
thank all of you for all you do and it’s always
great to see you. Please don’t hesitate to call
me or email me and let me know if there is
anything I can do for you. Remember the
best trail you can make is
by keeping our Lord
first in your life.
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SUMMER 2013
42nd Annual Event at the American Royal …
World Wide Paint Horse Congress Returns to K.C.
Cowboys, cowgirls,
Paint horses, trucks and
horse trailers will converge
on Kansas City for the
World Wide Paint
Horse Congress,
Wednesday, July 31 –
Sunday, August 4, 2013,
held at the American
Royal Complex.
“We welcome all Kansas City area
horse enthusiasts to come watch Paint
Horses compete in all types of events and
disciplines” stated Congress Co-Chair
Casey West. “We also have a Trade Show
featuring horse-related products so we
encourage everyone to visit our vendor
area. There is no admission or parking
charge during the event.”
The horse shows kick off at 10 am on
Wednesday, July 31 with a two day Youth
and Amateur 4-judge show. Then on
Friday, Saturday and Sunday the schedule
includes three days of Youth, Amateur and
Open horses showing to eight judges.
Per Co-Chair, Greg Tambke, “Last year
this was the 5th largest Paint Horse show
in the nation and we anticipate an even
larger number this year. It is becoming a
‘can’t miss’ show.
Our exhibitors
come from all
over the United
States and have
found the
American Royal
Complex
and Kansas City
to be a
great destination.”
“We couldn’t do this show without
local sponsors and support. Purina, Ernie
Rodina with Better Horses Network and
Transwest Trailers/Summit Truck
Equipment are vendors and have
contributed substantially to the event,”
stated Clea Bobbitt, Sponsor Chair.
“A significant addition this year is the
involvement of Kansas City’s Children’s
Mercy Hospitals & Clinics to whom we
are donating all proceeds from our Charity
Walk Trot Western Pleasure class. We hold
this class on Saturday and anyone can ride
in the class or donate to a cause supporting
area residents.”
John Dunn, Trade Show Manager,
“The Trade Show will be open throughout
the horse shows and there is no admission
charge. Horse fans should be able to find
any product they need or want.”
Other local support includes Nigro’s
Western Store, J Bar J Western Store,
O-Pa’s Sharpening Service, Carol’s Dog
Scarves, Prime Performance Nutrition,
Rusty Spur Couture, Sapphire Tinted Skies
and Scentsy Candles.
If you are into horses in any way, join
us at the air-conditioned American Royal
Complex to enjoy watching Paint Horse
compete and visit our Trade Show.
For a list of sponsors and vendors
and show schedule, visit
www.kansaspainthorseclub.com
or our Facebook page:
www.facebook.com/WorldWidePaint
Horse Congress. ■
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SUMMER 2013
SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED
Purina Animal Nutrition
and Area Purina Dealers
presents
Cowhorse
Clinic with BRAD LUND
JULY
26-27
Lone Wolf Ranch Arena
22801 State Line Rd.
Cleveland, Mo.
The Kansas Horse Council Foundation held a ceremony to present its’
2013 scholarship awards on June 5 in Wamego. Kansas Representative
Sydney Carlin was in attendance to present the awards. The Kansas Horse
Council Foundation was founded in 2003 to encourage higher education
for individuals involved in the horse industry. Since that time, over
$60,000 in scholarships have been distributed. Scholarship application
information is available on the Kansas Horse Council website,
www.kansashorsecouncil.com. Recipients of this years’ awards are:
Rebecca Biswell of Wamego, Charlie Armour of Fontana, Kristen
Humback of Manhattan, Brittanie Stalder of Concordia and Savannah
Isley of Bird City. Each student received a $700 scholarship. L to R:
Rep. Sydney Carlin, Charlie Armour, Brittanie Stalder, Rebecca Biswell
(not pictured are Kristen Humbach & Savannah Isley)
NRCHA – Cow Horse Trainer: Brad Lund
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plus his help – Travis Stevens
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$500 / Rider + stall
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Saturday August 17
Hickory Hills Arena Bethany, Mo
10:00 AM
Weanling, Yearling, and 2-year-old classes,
color classes, longe line and riding classes for
offsprings by eligible stallions.
Children and Adult Walk Trot classes
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Purina and Purina Certified Expert Dealers present:
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In The Flint Hills
September 20-22
RK Cattle Co. – Council Grove, Ks.
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feed. Water available. Bring your own hay.
Limited number of 10’x10’ pens available
at $40 per pen.
Friday, September 20
Enjoy small town Friday night! Stroll
Broadway and enjoy live music everywhere!
Call Suzan Barnes, Grand Central Hotel and
Grill for information. Dinner Reservations
Required. Call (620) 273-6763 or
[email protected]
Saturday, (continued)
Sunday, September 22
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Hot BBQ Brisket Lunch at Campsite
7:30 am – 8:00 am
Coffee’s on. Horse care. Free STRATEGY.
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Saddle Up!
Afternoon Ride in the Flint Hills
(approximately 2 hours)
8:00 am – 8:30 am
Cowboy Church with Pastor Steve Stafford
3:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Check-in, pen assignment,
free STRATEGY, set up camp.
Saturday, September 21
7:30 am – 9:00 am
Check-in continues. Coffee and rolls served.
3:30pm – 5:30pm
Horse Clinic – To Be Determined
NO RIDING! NO CHECK-IN AFTER 11:00PM.
ENTRANCE GATE MONITORED!
7:30am – 8:30am
Horse care. Free STRATEGY
8:30 am – 9:00 am
Welcome and orientation. DOOR PRIZES!
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Feed and water horses. Free STRATEGY
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Complimentary hamburger and hot dog
reception at the Ranch.
Or attend the trail ride reception at
The Grand Central Hotel, Downtown
Cottonwood Falls. Light appetizers and
Cash Bar. Boulevard Beer Compliments
of BOULEVARD BREWERY!
9:30 am – Noon
Saddle Up! Ride in the Flint Hills
(approx. 2 hours)
Directions: From Council Grove, Hwy 177
3 miles south to Four Mile Road. West 5 miles
on blacktop & gravel. Keep left at Y’s.
Follow signs. From Strong City, Hwy 177 North
16 miles to Four Mile Road. Same directions.
Lots of Camping Space! (No Hookups)
Bring Your Lawn Chairs!
Over $2000 in Great Door Prizes!
TRAIL RIDE LIMITED TO 100 RIDERS.
NO STALLIONS. NO DOGS.
SHOES RECOMMENDED.
NEGATIVE COGGINS TEST REQUIRED.
9:00 am – 9:30am
Horse Clinic – Safety on the Trail!
8:30 am – 9:30 am Hot Breakfast Served!
6:30 pm
Steak Dinner with all the trimmings.
7:00 pm
Equine Nutrition with Ernie Rodina.
DOOR PRIZES!
7:30 pm Live Cowboy Campfire Music
FOR INFORMATION CALL:
SUZAN BARNES 620-273-6763 or
[email protected]
Please make checks payable to:
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9:30 am – Noon
Saddle Up! Last ride in the tallgrass prairie
(approximately 2 hours)
Noon – 1:00 pm
Break camp. Happy Trails!
COST: Three Beautiful Rides, Great Food,
Valuable Door Prizes, STRATEGY Horse Feed,
Equine Clinics, Live Entertainment
$140.00 / rider
$75.00 / non-rider
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Tune-in to one of these radio affiliates airing our show:
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and double bred
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I wormed him and put him on Ultium
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64th Annual American Royal
ProRodeo: September 27-28
Grab your
boots and join us
for the 64th
annual American
Royal ProRodeo.
The PRCA rodeo will be returning
again to the American Royal complex
on September 27-28 in Hale Arena.
This event is the last PRCA rodeo of
the 2013 season, making Kansas City a
must-stop for ProRodeo’s best!
Live music, shopping and dinner
are available before each performance.
Be sure to stay late to hear country
music’s favorite local entertainers.
The Festival atmosphere is complete
with family-friendly activities for the
kids including mutton busting and
much more. For more information
go to AmericanRoyal.com. ■
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SUMMER 2013
Twelve-Year-Old Cowboy
Brings Home Big Checks
Roping Steers
by Frank J. Buchman
He’s not even a teenager, yet, but this
cowboy’s one of the best paid around.
Certainly, calculated on an hourly basis,
Camden Hoelting’s wages come right
up there with the highest paid of any
profession.
The 12-year-old returned to his Olpe
ranch home Sunday night $5,765 richer
than when he left Saturday morning.
That’s highly significant in itself, but
figuring it was for just two seconds more
than a minute’s work, that tabulates to
about $331,620 an hour, without the
slightest apparent effect on the youthful
cowboy’s congenial, humble attitude.
“I just got a little lucky,” Hoelting
modestly evaluated his winnings at the
United States Team Roping Championships
in Hutchinson.
“It took my top heelers. They were half
of it,” quickly insisted the adolescent team
roping header.
Still a bit sleepy eyed, the Olpe Catholic
School sixth grader who slept in on his first
day of summer vacation, appreciatively and
emphatically credited, “My dad helps me
a lot.”
Young Hoelting, who often partners
with his dad Eric, an accomplished heeler,
had to beat that coach, idol and best friend,
to bring home those checks.
It wasn’t easy either, as Eric Hoelting
and his header collected the second place
awards in one division right behind his son
and partner.
Now, before anyone gets to thinking
this is a rich kid, although the calculations
are accurate for return versus the exact time
spent roping, it’s by no means a highly
profitable sport.
Every contestant has major overhead
including horses, expensive travel rigs, entry
fees, and the list goes on and on.
But, even more than that, the first thing
to remember: there’s only one winner. More
than 100 teams entered in every division
went home empty handed, and everyone
had major expenses.
Still, young Hoelting’s success is no
misnomer. It’s due to dedication and hard
work, a lifetime of it, though yet shy in
years. Average and median age of USTRC
ropers would certainly have to be close to
three times that of Camden Hoelting.
“I started riding my pony when I was
two years old, and began roping the
dummy at exactly the same time,” Hoelting
reflected.
“My dad is a top cowboy, and a top
roper, and that’s what I’ve always wanted to
be, too,” he quickly added.
While that isn’t particularly an
uncommon statement of “wishful
thinking,” or dream, for “little kids,” it is
a reality for Hoelting.
“I rope just about every day. My littlest
brother, Dexton, six, and I practice on the
dummy together. Then, Dad and I rope live
cattle at least two or three times a week,”
related Hoelting.
“We have about 30 practices steers in
the arena right next to our home, and we’re
also putting on jackpot roping events here
this summer,” Hoelting said.
Essential to the success is a dependable
horse, and Hoelting is most proud of his
16-year-old gray gelding called Lightning.
“He actually belongs to my grandpa, Galen
Hoelting, but I ride him all of the time.
Lightning is really a great horse,” credited
the young cowboy.
“My dad trains all of our horses, so he
helps tune on Lightning sometimes,”
Hoelting added.
Galen Hoelting is also a roper, who
farms at Olpe. “Grandma” Vicki Hoelting is
a barrel racer, collecting championship
titles.
Riding his 16-year-old gray gelding called Lightning, 12-year-old Camden
Hoelting of Olpe headed steers for Bruce Grinstead of Rose Hill to win the No.
10 division at the United States Team Roping Championships in Hutchinson.
“Practice helps make perfect,” young
Hoelting insisted. About 100 practice loops
are thrown every day at the dummy, and
maybe a dozen or more cattle are headed,
heeled and stretched in a live session.
“Sometimes, baseball practice does
interrupt my roping,” the all-around athlete
almost grudgingly admitted.
“We’re a sports oriented family,”
inserted mom Trish Hoelting, who helpfully
intervened in the conversation on occasion.
“We keep busy with baseball in the
summer, football and basketball in the other
seasons. All four of our boys are in sports.
Camden and Dexton are the most
interested in roping. Colbren, 11, just got
started roping slow cattle, but Derek, 9,
doesn’t care for roping,” Mom said.
Eric Hoelting is a UPS driver by day,
and the family has cattle and farming
operations, in addition to roping activities.
Reflecting on his success in the Kansas
Championships at the USTRC competition
in Hutchinson, Camden Hoelting can
detail all segments of every run.
The USTRC issues and maintains
number classifications of almost 127,000
team ropers from across North America.
A No. 1 roper is a true beginner, and
No. 9 and higher are world-class ropers.
No. 5 is a low-level amateur, and No. 6 is
a mid-level amateur.
In some roping events, “overs and
unders” are used, meaning a roper can
compete in a classification over his number,
and sometimes under his number. Likewise
in certain events, competitors can either
draw their partner from a pool of
contestants, or pick a personal choice.
Obviously, although one of the
youngest among the hundreds of
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Twelve-Year-Old Collects Big Checks Roping Steers
continued from page 12
competitors at Hutchinson, Hoelting was
one of the best there, and would be by
category defined as “a world-class roper.”
Other groups would classify Hoelting a
“professional,” based on the money he most
recently earned in his roping sport.
The No. 10 roping on Saturday created
apparent adrenalin rush as Hoelting
remembered: “Bruce Grinstead of Rose Hill
was my heeler, and we went in fourth high
callback on the final of four steers. But, my
Dad with Pat Hafenstein of Osage City, as
his header, came in fifth high call back.
“Dad and Pat had to rope first, and they
went to the lead of the standings. Then,
Bruce and I roped, and bumped them out
of first place. The other three teams missed,
so we won it,” Hoelting vividly related.
Hoelting and Grinstead collected and
divided a total check of $6,650 for their
time of 38.43 seconds on four head of steers
stretched. Hoelting’s dad and Hafenstein
had a $4,430 check for their 38.7 seconds
total on their four steers.
In Sunday’s Number 8 Pick-Draw
competition, Hoelting and Trevor Lackey
of Fairview, Oklahoma, won and divided a
$4,880 check for a time of 24.15 seconds
stretching three steers.
Added to the big money, Hoelting also
brought home two USTRC championship
roping saddles, another accomplishment
envied by many competitors multiples
his age.
They weren’t the first trophy saddles
Hoelting has collected. “I won two saddles
last fall, one in the shoot-out at Guthrie,
and the No. 8 at Bethany,” he said.
Switching to Olpe Elementary as a
seventh grader in August, Hoelting, who’s
won his fair share in jackpot and junior
rodeo events, is looking to pursue Kansas
Junior High School Rodeo competitions.
He’ll attend high school at Olpe, as well,
with plans to qualify every year for the
National High School Rodeo Finals.
College could be in his future, with
rodeo scholarships a probability, but if
Hoelting keeps winning team roping events
like he’s been doing, there’ll be a nice college
fund in his bank account as well.
Career is yet far away for this cowboy
who isn’t even a teenager yet, but he’ll be a
“professional.”
While Dad Eric remains his roping
mentor, Hoelting, like all 12-year-olds,
still has unlimited dreams: “Of course,
I want to compete in the National Finals
Rodeo, but Michael Jordan is my basketball
hero, I just love Michael, and Adrian
Peterson is my football idol. I wouldn’t
mind playing in the NBA or NFL, either
one, if it works out.” ■
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EQUINE EMERGENCY FIRST AID KIT
THANKS WILHITE & FREES
EQUINE HOSPITAL FOR
SHARING WITH US!
First Aid Kits can be simple or
elaborate, but yours should include
some essential items. Here is a short
list of the recommended supplies to
get yours started.
• Cotton Roll
• Contact Bandage
• Cling Wrap
• Gauze Pads, assorted sizes
• Gauze Wrap
• Adhesive wrap and adhesive tape
• Leg wraps
• Sharp Scissors
• Hemostats
• Steel cup or container
• Thermometer (digital or glass)
• Surgical scrub and antiseptic solution
• Latex gloves
• Flashlight and spare batteries
• Permanent marker pen
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Normal Vital Signs
For An Adult Horse
Pulse: 36 – 42 beats per minute
Respiration: 8-12 breaths per minute
Temperature: 99.0 – 101.0 degrees
Fahrenheit
Capillary Refill Time: 2 seconds
Mucous Membrane Color: Pink
Pale: Low perfusion of blood indicating
a "shock" condition.
Deep red: Congested membranes, also
a shock type condition with toxicity.
Purple or blue: Low oxygen levels or
serious toxicosis.
Overly yellow: Gums are normally
slightly yellow, but very yellow may
be a liver problem.
• Pliers (to pull nails)
• 6-inch diameter PVC tubing,
cut in half on the long side ■
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at regular price get the
second pair half off.
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Horse Tips from Kerry Kuhn…
Take Advantage of the Atmosphere
As we travel around
the country, our horses
are subjected to
everything you can
imagine. The quiet,
relaxed atmosphere at
home is sure NOT what
we run into. It's usually
something closer to the
exact opposite. When I look at all the noise and
different things that my horses see at these expos …
like wagons, forklifts, thousands of people going
every direction, LOTS of banners, these things can
all get a little over whelming. If I can find a frame
of mind to use them as a training opportunity, it's
the perfect atmosphere to build a lot of trust and
confidence in my horses towards me. I couldn't
recreate that kind of atmosphere at home if I tried,
so I get excited to have that chance to show my
Kerry Kuhn
horses something outside their comfort zone. As
long as I can see it from my horse's perspective, then
it doesn't matter what my horse does or how he
reacts, I'm just there to help. Then I get to looking
for more and more situations like this to challenge
my horse. What I end up with is a horse that would
go into "battle" with me. And when you've built
that frame of mind in your horse, nothing feels
better. So don't let the hustle and bustle bother you
… that's what it does to your horse. Get yourself
prepared to help your horse when he needs it and
learn to take advantage of those show atmospheres.
They can help you build a bond between you and
your horse that is stronger then what you could
build staying home all the time.
Join us on Sunday evenings on HRTV for
'Ridin Horses with Kerry Kuhn at 9:30 and
12 eastern time. ■
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Look Your Western Best
By Jo Turner,
Roy Frey Western Lifestyles
From the runway to the alley way and
all over television, Western fashion is
everywhere! Western styles have influenced
a lot of the major trends in mainstream
fashion. Boots are worn in the board room,
for work, play and in the arena! Boots are
wearable art and express one’s individual
style. This fall you will see Boulet Boots
using Pendleton Wool on their boot tops
creating a colorful and true western look.
Boots are worn for all occasions from
everyday work to runway models to brides
and grooms. Pointed toe, round toe, snip
toe, square toe, duckbill toe – all are in
style. Color, sequins, embroidery, tooling,
fancy stitching and paint are now used on
boots. You just can’t have too many pairs
of boots!
Fashion designers constantly look for
new and unique ideas to use and they are
looking to Western for uniqueness, comfort
and down-home appeal. Cowgirls and
mainstream fashion consumers are creating
their own individual looks. A recent photo
shoot for “Cowgirl” magazine featured a
blouse from Macy’s paired with a western
skirt, boots and jewelry creating a very
upscale classy look. The TV show “The
Voice” has totally rocked the western apparel
world – thank you Blake Shelton and
contestants for staying true to your country
western roots! One contestant wore a
sundress and boots her first performance
and will finish in the top three – still
wearing boots!
Jewelry for cowgirls keeps getting bigger
and bigger – literally! Bold colored necklaces
make a bold statement when worn with a
simple dress and boots. Cowgirls are layering
necklaces – the more the better. Belts are
getting wider, too. Go big or go home!
Cropped denim jackets are perfect
over a sundress or tee for cool summer
nights. A denim jacket is a “must” in every
cowgirl’s wardrobe.
Snap Cowboy shirts aren’t just for
Grandpa anymore. You see men wearing snap
shirts on television all the time – from the
Food Network, Duck Dynasty, The Voice, to
musicians – it’s what’s in style. The timeless
style, relaxed look, comfort and easy of dressing make snap shirts what guys want in their
closets. Paired with a great pair of jeans and
boots, snap shirts always look great.
Remember to always look your
western best!
– Happy Trails, Jo ■
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On the Trail …
Trail riding is a great joy in our lives and
we would like to share some great places
we’ve been in case you are looking for a new
trail to ride.
Palo Duro Canyon, south of Amarillo,
Texas was the first stop on our spring trail
ride. We were meeting friends from Texas
and New Mexico there to stay for couple of
days and then travel 60 miles south to camp
and ride at Pole Canyon Ranch, Quitaque,
Texas. One hundred twenty miles in length
and averaging 6.2 miles in width, Palo Duro
Canyon is described as the “Grand Canyon
of Texas” and is truly a beautiful place.
Much of the panhandle region is rugged
canyon country and two other wonderful
places to ride and camp are Cap Rock
Canyon State Park and Pole Canyon Ranch,
both near Quitaque Texas. All three
locations are beautiful and we highly
recommend a trip to any or all of them.
From Quitaque, we traveled to Silver
City, New Mexico to accompany a friend
home. Fort Bayard was a wonderful place to
day ride. We rode the Dragonfly Trail which
is most known for the petroglyphs of
dragonflies located approximately 1.5 miles
from the trail head. Kneeling Nun and
Twin Sisters are landmarks to use as
navigational points when riding at Fort
Bayard, not that you need them as the
trails are well defined.
On our way back to Kansas, we passed
through the Valley of Fires just west of
Carrizozo, New Mexico. The area is actually
the youngest lava flow in the continental US
with its latest flow having occurred between
1,500 and 2,000 years ago. The flow erupted
from volcanic vents at the northern end of
the Tularosa Basin on at least two occasions
and has created a field of broken black lava
measuring 44 miles long, up to two miles
wide and 160 feet deep. It is like a
moonscape in black.
Our destination was Fort Stanton on the
north side of Capitan Mountain. Ruidoso is
located on the south side of the mountain.
Capitan is the birth place of Smokey the
Bear, the mascot of the Forest Service.
The horseback view of Capitan Mountain
from the Capitan Overlook Trail was
wonderful. We were the only people with
horses in the campground along with
hundreds of participants in a 12-hour
mountain bicycle race taking place the next
day. We camped as far away as we could,
but still a lot of the race campers thought we
were a petting zoo and came over to visit the
horses and dogs. That’s part of the joy of
camping – meeting new people. ■
The natural beauty of Palo Duro Canyon.
Lake Perry Horse Trails Update
— Happy Trails, Jo & Dewayne
Michelle Campbell, Perry State Park Ranger giving update to attendees
before meal and auction.
The Friends of Lake Perry Horse
Trails hosted a rescheduled fundraiser on
May 18, 2014. Over 85 riders rode the
trails, enjoyed a covered dish supper and
participated in a very spirited auction.
Over $2,450 was raised to build a new
shelter house. New improvements to the
Lake Perry Trails this past year include:
Dewayne on his horse is at Fort Stanton with Capitan Mountain in background.
gravel to level campsites; roads bladed
around Wild Horse Campground; tie
posts; walking trail to lower bathrooms;
trees trimmed; trails cleaned; new trail
markers and new trail maps. A big
“Thank You” to everyone who has
helped with this endeavor. Saddle up
and come ride Lake Perry Horse Trails!
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A Growing Tradition for 114 Years…
Welcome to the American Royal
By Brandi Houghton,
Equine and MarketPlace Event
Coordinator Assistant
American Royal Association
For the Exhibitors:
Join us for the 2013 American Royal.
A growing tradition for the past 114 years!
The Quarter Horse show will once again
have 6 judges and a flat entry fee. Exhibitors
won’t want to miss the Progressive
Dinner on Friday evening. Entry and
class information can be found at
MarkHarrellHorseShows.com.
The Arabian & Youth Shows will both
take place in Hale Arena September 19-22,
2013. The Arabian show offers classes in:
Halter (conformation) Classes, Youth
Showmanship at Halter, Western Pleasure
and Equitation, English and Country
Pleasure, and also Hunter Pleasure and
Dressage
Suitability.
Divisions include
classes for youth
and amateur riders
as well as an open
division for trainers
to compete in. The
Youth Show is an
all-breed horse
show and the
exhibitors competing in this show range in
age from 8-18. Youth Horse Show exhibitors
compete in a number of divisions including
Showmanship at Halter, Western Pleasure,
Western Horsemanship, Hunter Under
Saddle, Hunt Seat Equitation and Versatility!
Information can be found at
www.americanroyal.com.
The American
Royal Hunter Jumper
show will be October
15-19 in Hale and
Kemper Arena. We will
once again host the
$25,000 Roy A.
Edwards, Jr. Memorial
Grand Prix on Saturday
evening. Several
activities exhibitors
won’t want to miss include the lasagna
lunch and pancake breakfast. To request a
printed prize list, please email
[email protected].
Entry information will be online shortly.
The American Royal is once again
honored to be hosting the UPHA (United
Professional Horseman’s Association)
National Championship November
12-16. The very best Saddlebreds, Hackney
Ponies, and Road Horses from UPHA
chapters throughout the country will come
to Kansas City to compete for more than
$200,000 in prize money and the prestige of
being national champions. Be sure to attend
The National Championship Stake Night
(Saturday Night), where the competition
comes to an exciting climax as National
Champions are crowned in 14 Classes.
The final class will be the $50,000
Five Gaited National Championship.
More information about entries and
class schedules can be found at
www.americanroyal.com.
For the Spectators:
Our Season kicks off with Quarter
Horse September 5th-8th, 2013. This event
is free to the public and all are welcomed.
After the Quarter horse show, you will be
able to catch the Arabian & Youth Horse
Shows September 19-22, 2013 held in Hale
Arena and are also free to the public.
Nothing matches the excitement, fun
and adrenaline rush of this Olympic-caliber
Hunter Jumper event held October 15-19 in
Hale and Kemper Arena. This event will
showcase combining speed, athleticism and
grace. You'll marvel as the best horses and
riders in the country soar over huge fences in
the $25,000 Roy A. Edwards, Jr. Memorial
Grand Prix on Saturday evening. Victory
requires strength and stamina with flawless
execution.
The American Royal National
Championship UPHA show is held
November 12-16th in Kemper Arena. Be
sure to attend The National Championship
Stake Night (Saturday Night), where the
competition comes to an exciting climax as
National Champions are crowned in 14
Classes. The final class will be the $50,000
Five Gaited National Championship.
Along with having six horse shows, the
American Royal also has an Invitational
Youth Rodeo, Pro-Rodeo, parade, the world’s
largest BBQ and livestock show. The
American Royal Association, a not-for-profit
501(c)(3) organization that has been a
Kansas City tradition since 1899, celebrates
our region's rich agricultural heritage through
competition, education and entertainment.
As a not-for-profit community volunteer
based organization, the American Royal
raises funds to fulfill its vision and mission
though endowments, contributions,
sponsorships and event revenues.
Come bring your family and friends
down to The American Royal and experience
all it has to offer. More information can be
found at www.americanroyal.com. ■
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Weddings, Barns, Crosses & More
by Tony Nunn
“For I am jealous for you with the jealousy of God
Himself. I promised you as a pure bride to one
husband—Christ.” 2 Corinthians 11: 2 NLT
Memorial Day weekend was a special one
around here. Yes, of course, “ErnieStock” was in
full play, but around here … big things were
going on … like a wedding.
My youngest daughter and her (now) husband
chose the ranch for their marriage site. All the
“ranch-hands” and some very important family
members came to the aid of our family for the
wedding preparation.
Our church family at Open Range Fellowship
(ORF) made sure there was new gravel on the
parking and driving areas. As you know, lots of
rain makes for a great “mud-pie” factory.
Instead, the ranch looked magnificent. Branches
were trimmed, grass was mowed, and a general
spring clean-up was completed.
Our wedding couple wanted a cross to be the
backdrop for the wedding site. The ranch did not
have one already built or placed. But one of our
artistic and creative craftsman type members
said “yes” to this fantastic project! The cross he
delivered was made of an old shag-bark hickory
log and weighed about 500 lbs. He delivered it to
the site, and was on his way to retrieve his loader
to lift it up with when the guys in the wedding
were looking for something to do (lots of nervous
energy) to occupy them the day before the
wedding; they finished digging the hole and
hoisted it up before the loader returned. It looked
great, and was just what the bride envisioned.
The weather was, of course, kind of iffy, but it
ended up being a beautiful cool evening with a
full moon to boot! Open Rangers volunteered to
drive hay wagons loaned by friends to help transport people to and from the wedding site. The
groom volunteered his John Deere tractor (which
he had restored while in high school) to pull his
dad’s hay wagon. All were decorated to the
“nines.”
The reception? All I can say is that it was a
REAL party!! (Ernie would have had a tough time
keeping up with the bride’s father – in their
dancing routine.) It was a lot of fun.
So? Why share all this? Here’s the deal; the
church is to be the bride of Jesus Christ.
2 Corinthians 11:2 says: I promised you as a
pure bride to one husband – Christ. (NLT).
The above is an example of the bride of Christ in
action: Many hands of the body, working to
provide service(s) for the groom, Jesus.
How was this accomplished for the wedding?
People stepping up as there was need. It was a
beautiful thing. Of course, as the Daddy of the
bride, even though I knew this … I was extremely
thankful for the many hands that worked so hard
to make this an event to remember. Most of our
lives should be lived as events to remember, don’t
you think?
Additionally, we would love to have you drop
by the ranch any Saturday night at 5:15pm for
potluck and worship follows at 6pm; or maybe
Sunday morning at 9am for coffee with worship
at 930am. If you miss either one of those,
one of our weekend services are recorded and
available on the media icon on our website:
www.openrangefellowship.com. ■
From the Heart of Open Range
“Is Your Boat Taking On Water?”
by Pastor Frank Slaughter
“But He was in the stern, asleep on a pillow. And they awoke Him and said to Him,
‘Teacher, do You not care that we are perishing?’” – Mark 4:38
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Even in the midst of the crisis with the imminent danger and impending doom,
Jesus was not nervous. He was not perplexed and things were not out of His
control. The question is why did Jesus not come to the disciples’ rescue until they
came to Him and asked Him for help? I believe Jesus stands willing and ready to
take on the storms of our lives, but only when we come to Him, ask Him,
and give Him permission to intervene.
What kind of storms are you going through? What areas of your life are you
experiencing doubt, worry or anxiety? Have you come to a place where you are
willing to give them to Jesus? He is waiting for you to wake Him and tap into
His incredible power to calm the storms that are raging in our lives.
Call out to Him right now!
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“Our Prayer for today and forever”
Jesus, come to the front of our boat. We want to give situations and our storms to
you. Please bring peace and order into our lives according to your will …
in the name of Jesus we pray, Amen!
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To learn more about Open Range Fellowship visit our website at:
www.openrangefellowship.com or visit us on Facebook
MARK YOUR CALENDAR:
July 25 - 27th ~ Vacation Bible School
August 5 - 8th ~ Girls Horse Day Camp (ages 12-15)
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A Word from Western Recording Artist – Rusty Rierson
Hey Friends,
Rusty Rierson here. Or as Ernie might say,
its little Opie Taylor! I’d wanted to drop a
line and let everyone know about what’s
coming up this summer. As some of you
know I’ve decided to step out of my
comfort zone and I will be trying out for
the TV-show “The Voice” July 21 in
St. Louis. I could certainly use all our
positive thoughts and prayers. If I make it
through the preliminaries yes you will see
me on the show before the judges in the
next season. Excited about that! Also I’m
going to be on the Shotgun Red Variety
Show on RFD-TV again in August this
year. I’m unsure of the dates yet but as time
gets closer I’ll keep it posted on my website,
www.rustyrierson.com.
Me and the band “Forever Young” are going
on our 1st cruise. This fall Sept. 8 we leave
from Seattle with Princess cruise line for a
week trip to Alaska, and we would like you
to come with us! Tickets start at under
$850.00 dollars apiece and that includes
cabins, meals, and all taxes and fees. Book
your ticket through global connections out
of Overland Park, KS. (1-800-950-1110
extension 7868 - Ask for Julie). Again there
is information on my website to help you
out with that.
I’m also looking forward to the Purina
Dreamride in the Flint hills again this fall.
If you missed out last year it was one of the
most beautiful locations yet. We are going to
be back at Rose and Kent Bacon’s ranch
again this year and you owe it to yourself to
bring your horse for a couple days, ride and
relax. Be watching betterhorsesnetwork.com
for details on that. Thanks for all the
support and prayers. I sure do appreciate
them. God Bless!
— Rusty
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Josey World Champion Jr. Barrel Race Wrap-Up
When one thinks of world rodeo
championships, immediately comes to
mind the bright lights of Vegas, large cities
like Houston or San Antonio, or towns of
legend, such as Cheyenne, Wyoming.
The Josey World Champion Jr. Barrel
Race competition could have easily called
any of such places home, drawing
contestants, supporters, advertisers, and fans
from not only across our great nation, but
from other countries and continents as well.
But the creators of this great event chose not
to distract this intense competition with
bright lights and big city streets. They strived
to hold this world championship in an
environment that focused 100% on state of
the art barrel racing. Martha and R.E. Josey
found no better location than one of the
three arenas located behind their house in
Marshall, Texas at the Josey Ranch.
The 32nd Annual Josey World
Champion Jr. Barrel Race, welcomed
competitors from 20 states and even a young
cowgirl from New South Wales, Australia.
This year a total of 480 contestants pulled
their hats down low and made a run for over
$200,000 in cash and prizes from a list of
world renowned corporate sponsors such as
Ariat Boots, Big Tex CM Trailers, Circle Y
Saddlery, 5 Star Equine Products, Josey
Pro-Kold Therapy, MVP United Vet Equine,
Priefert Rodeo and Ranch Equipment,
Purina Mills, Resistol Hats, Billy Cook
Saddles, Jerry Beagley Braiding Co. and
Supreme Western Products.
With many of these young women and
young men sporting championship buckles
already collected in their young careers, the
competitors were ready to prove they have
what it takes to be a world champion! The
Josey World Champion Jr. Barrel Race
format gives each contestant a chance on
both Friday and Saturday to qualify for one
of the 120 spots going to the finals on
Sunday. The 15 contestants that qualified in
each D on Friday and Saturday came back for
the finals on Sunday in one of the toughest
Josey World Champion Jr. Barrel Races ever.
If one has ever met Martha Josey, they
will quickly attest to fact that she will only
accept being the best at whatever she does,
and there is no better example of this than
being the hostess for The Josey World
Champion Jr. Barrel Race. The Josey Jr.
World, as it is known around the globe, is
known for more than just the best youth
competitors and fast horses. It is a place that
sets the standards for the industry. It is a
place of “firsts” in the barrel racing world:
• First to use more than one tractor to
work the ground.
• First to drag the pattern after less than
ten runs.
• First to have a stick horse race for those
four and under.
• First to give scholarships to contestants
to help with their college education.
This year Josey Jr. World continued to
break records as the crowd saw the youngest
contestant to ever compete without
assistance. Two year old Colee Joe Soape of
Carthage, Texas rode her pony Merry Legs
thru the pattern on both Friday and Saturday
to the delight of the crowd. After the church
service on Sunday, R.E. and Martha Josey
presented Colee Joe a belt buckle to
commemorate her for being an “Up and
Coming” star to the Josey Jr. World.
And in another first this year, Cashen
Turner from Plains, Kansas won both the
title of Champion and Reserve Champion
in the 1-D!
The weekend started as every event at
the Home of R.E and Martha Josey – by
paying tribute to God and Country. Rosanna
Pace, Miss Rodeo Texas 2013, displayed the
beauty of our red, white, and blue as she
presented our stars and stripes to the arena
while riding R.E. Josey’s roping horse,
Cutter. Following the opening prayer and the
National Anthem, the race was on in the
main arena. The 480 contestants gave their
all to claim one of the 15 spots in each of the
four D’s.
The competition was not limited to just
the arena. The Josey Ranch also provided a
lighter hearted competition. Ernie Rodina,
host of Purina’s Better Horses radio program,
along with recording artist Rusty Rierson,
held the first round of the “Josey Ranch Got
Talent” contest at the Purina Better Horses
Radio stage. Ernie was one of the top quality
corporate sponsor representatives on hand
to assist customers with product selection,
discuss new products, and answer any
questions. Between runs, barrel race contestants were busy filling out applications for
the three scholarships to be given on Sunday:
the “Mom Arthur” award, in memory of
Martha’s mother, to be presented to a
contestant’s mother, the “Cebe Reed Horse
With The Most Heart” award that honors
one of our four legged athletes and is named
after Martha’s great horse, Cebe Reed,
winner of 52 barrel races in a row and
7 horse trailers, not to mention qualifying
Martha for the National Finals Rodeo.
After a stormy night on Thursday, as the
competition began Friday morning the
clouds rolled away and the sun peeked
through trying to get a glimpse of the battle
of the best as they hit the arena. When the
dust settled Kayla Melby from Burneyville,
Texas riding RC Brooks A Streakin had
stopped the clock in 15.919 seconds for the
fastest time of the day and secured a place in
the finals. Wyatt Grace Andrews from
Wynnsboro, Texas led the 2D on Little Dash
Priest with a time of 16.443, Jacelynn Head
from Cleveland, Texas was on top of the 3D
at 16.922 riding Lady, and the 4D was led
by Shannon McBride from Bagley,
Minnesota aboard LGR Dandy Stripper with
a time of 17.919.
The run order was reversed on Saturday,
and the 420 contestants, who did not qualify
for the finals on Friday, gave it another shot
to qualify, and those already qualified ran for
more money. Saturday’s competition was just
as fierce, and another 60 claimed the right to
compete in the finals on Sunday. Leading the
Saturday action was Megan Sparks of
Hamilton, Ohio riding Easily Smashed Toast
across the line in 16.042 to set the pace.
Hannah Hammond from Abilene, Texas led
the 2D with Frenchmans Jeenyus recording a
time of 16.552. Katherine Cisneros from
Brownsville, Texas was on top in the 3D
with a time of 17.049 aboard Heavenly
Talent, while hometown cowgirl Kaitlyn
Woodman and Gunner took the honors in
the 4D with a time of 18.044.
Another wonderful attribute of
Martha and R.E. Josey is their sense of
humor and taking time to make someone
smile. During a break on Saturday, the first
go of the Josey Stick Horse Championship
Barrel Race was held. This year 9 contestants
ages 4 and under crossed that finish line as
though they were Martha herself riding
Orange Smash in the National Finals Rodeo
earning a place in the finals on Sunday.
Also on Saturday, Rusty Rierson held the
finals of the “Josey Ranch Got Talent”
contest in the main arena. With the audience
deciding the winners, Kelsey Rainey from
Linden, Texas took third for her singing
talent, Cashen Turner from Plains,
Kansas took second place for her song
“Cups,” and the championship was won by
12 year old Brad Sparks of Hamilton, Ohio
for his guitar and singing talent singing that
would be considered a great accomplishment
by most adult musicians. Brad performed
“Folsom Prison Blues.”
Following the finals of the talent show,
Rusty Howell, owner of East Texas Oil,
longtime neighbor and friend of R.E and
Martha, and a 32 year supporter of the Josey
Jr. World presented checks to the contestants
who had traveled the longest distance.
Austyn Tobey from Bemidji, Minnesota
received a check for $200.00, Shannon
McBride of Bagley, Minnesota, received
$300.00, and a check for $500.00 for the
longest distance traveled was presented to
Katina Matthews from Tamworth, New
South Wales, Australia who traveled a total
of 8,690 miles – one way.
The sunlight streaked softly through the
East Texas pines into the arena on Sunday
morning for Mothers’ Day as Team Josey set
up for another Josey Ranch and Clinic
tradition, the Sunday morning church
service. The stage was brought in and chairs
were set up for church. Everyone was
encouraged to bring their chairs, their coffee,
and their dogs, and come join the fellowship
and message in the Josey main arena. After a
brief introduction by long time Josey friend
and announcer Randy Adams, R.E. Josey
welcomed the crowd. Four time champion
Ty Mitchell took the microphone to share
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or e-mail me at [email protected]. Everyone here at
Better Horse are truly interested in you and your horses.
No doubt about it! Summer has arrived with temperatures soaring towards 100 degrees with humidity to
match. Time for both humans and horses to be careful in the heat. Many of us do our "big stuff" before
noon and hole up under the AC until the heat of the day passes. The evening then can be utilized for more
pleasurable activities like playing with your horses and hosing the sweat off them before nightfall. Of
course, you should check your horses during the heat of the day, making sure they have access to fresh
water, salt, and shade. Stalled horses should have fans and full water buckets. Horses can have heat
strokes, too. I once had a mare that did not seek shade on an extremely hot and humid day. She didn't
sweat, was breathing hard and became lethargic. I immediately hosed her down until her breathing
returned to normal and she had a stall and a fan for the remainder of the day. Thankfully, she didn't
require vet care and rehydration.
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While working at West Franklin Middle School, Pomona, KS this spring, I met Barret Fine, an out-going 6th
grader who had no problem conversing with the "sub." He told me about his horses. His family adopted
two retired Thoroughbred race horses from St. Louis, MO. One retired with a knee injury, but eventually
became sound enough for trail riding. He also has a couple of mustangs at home. I am always glad to
hear about rescued horses that have been given a second chance to live useful lives.
If any of you readers have a rescue stories, please call me and I will print them.
When you celebrated Memorial Day this past May, I hope you remembered that along with the loss of soldiers lives that millions of horses also died through this nation's history in the fight for their
masters' freedom. I had not given much thought to this fact until I found the anonymous poem:
Look back on our struggle for freedom
Trace our present day's strength to its source
And you'll find that man's pathway to glory
Is strewn with the bones of a horse.
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ATTENTION: FRIESAN KEURING OCTOBER 2ND AT SIGNATURE FRIESANS FARM, BALDWIN CITY, KS. If you
have never seen these beautiful warmbloods in action, now is your chance! Entries will be shown in hand
before judges from the Netherlands. Horses will be judged on conformation, type, style and disposition as
they vie for advancement in the very strict Friesan registry. Owners Matt and Pam Gish welcome spectators and admission is free. A $15 catered lunch follows the show. (You will need to call ahead so caterers
will know how many to prepare for). There you may visit with Friesan owners from several states and learn
more about these amazing "gentle giants" and their growing popularity in the US. Contact Pam at 785594-3012 (barn) or 785-423-4024 (mobile) or [email protected]. Also check out her website www.signaturefriesans.com.
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My little OK cowgirl (whom I wrote about in the Spring Issue) has shown some more of her "cowgirl ingenuity." She and her cousins have been breaking more "ponies" this spring. Only one decided that the domesticated life was not for him. He methodically and consistently bucked off all the kids. So much for the
gentle method. She left home for a neighbor's pond (without mom's knowledge or permission). Having
some insight into the "indian way", she figured the pony couldn't buck in the water. Mom soon learned of
this adventure and became frantic thinking she might have drowned in the pond! Well, you guessed it –
consequences followed. She had the privilege of cleaning stalls all the next day at the racetrack where her
father trains! I have no further information on the pony. If he's smart he's given up bucking.
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The Regional and AQHA Show held at Wichita, KS on June 20-23 was an apparent huge success. Two days
of cattle classes, roping and jumping went on late. Large Horsemanship and showmanship classes had to
be postponed to the following day. Halter and Pleasure classes ran late also. Horses filled over 500 stalls.
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Remember to take good care of yourself and your horses at home, trailering and at the shows this hot
summer. Also remember the well-being of your pets at home and on the road.
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Jr. Barrel Race Wrap-Up
continued from page 28
with the crowd how his dad, Thomas
Mitchell, brought the family to a church
service at the Josey Jr. World to hear World
Champion Boxer George Foreman speak.
After church, Mr. Thomas was inspired by
the finals of the barrel race, and decided to
get his family involved in the sport. This led
to Ty winning four world championships
and being a Team Josey instructor. Following
Ty, Martha Josey told how the Jr. World
went from a dream to reality 32 years ago
while she rode back from winning the
WPRA World title in Oklahoma City,
Oklahoma with longtime friend Joyce
Barney. Martha then introduced Tony
Swillum, a minister from Mt. Vernon,
Missouri and father of Carley Swillum, one
of the contestants, who brought a powerful
and inspirational message.
Following the church service, Event
Coordinator Deb Adams from Cookeville,
Tennessee came to the stage to present three
scholarships and the Mom Arthur Award.
The first scholarship given in the name of
Joyce Barney went to Kory Allen from
Hillsboro, Texas. Kory is valedictorian of her
graduating class and will attend Texas A&M
this fall. The second scholarship in memory
of Fred Boyd, long time Josey friend and
grandfather of Jr. World World Champion
Blaise Bercegeay , went to Jana Guthrie from
Canton, Texas. Jana has a GPA of 3.94 and
will attend Trinity Valley Community
College in Terrell, Texas. The third
scholarship was in memory of Jessica Rekos.
Jessica’s name was not familiar to the barrel
racing world, at least until now. Jessica was a
six-year-old victim of the shootings at Sandy
Hook Elementary School in Sandy Hook,
Connecticut. Martha tried to hold back
emotion as she told how Jessica “shared a
passion for horses that everyone at the
Josey Ranch can relate to, and how she was
looking forward to getting her first pair of
cowboy boots.” “By including Jessica,” said
R.E. Josey “we are reminded how we are all
bound together by our love of horses and
equestrian events.” The recipient of the
Jessica Rekos Scholarship was Whitley Jo
Vann from Roland, Oklahoma. Whitley Jo is
valedictorian of her graduating class, member
of the Student Council, four year starter in
basketball, member of the Honors Club, and
a member of the National Honors Society
with a GPA of 4.0.
Deb then introduced the crowd to the
winner of the “Mom Arthur” Award, given
each year in honor of Martha’s mother, who
was always such a strong and positive
influence on all those around her. The
recipient this year was Paula Cisneros from
Brownsville, Texas. Her daughter, Katherine,
wrote how her mother was always her
strongest supporter and an inspiration in her
life, and how she helped her get back in the
saddle after breaking her back in an accident
earlier this year.
As the peaceful fellowship of the Sunday
service and the scholarship presentations
lingered, the air tensed for the final
completion round as the arena was made
ready. The Jr. World ground crew, headed by
Suvoy Rosser, used John Deere Tractors
supplied by Fish and Still Equipment Co.
and a roller/packer from Scott Andrews of
S & J Equipment, to get the arena ground
flawless for the final round. Many say there
have been more barrel champions crowned
in the Josey Arena than any other place in
the world due to this ground conditioning.
As the competitors and spectators alike
waited with anticipation for the final runs,
Jami Whatley entered the arena in a tribute
to Old Glory as we listened to Johnny Cash’s
recording of The Ragged Old Flag. Then
Miss Rodeo Texas, Rosanna Pace, presented
the Stars and Stripes, followed by the
invocation by announcer Randy Adams, and
the singing of our National Anthem by eight
year old contestant Chesnie Neal from
Calhoun, Louisiana. With anxiety filling the
arena, it was time to crown a champion from
the 120 finalists. The 120 contestants ran
their hearts out as the lead swapped often in
the early part of the round. Perhaps it was
the adrenaline pumping, or maybe the
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intense focus, but most contestants
consistently ran faster than their qualifying
times.
At the “halftime” big pack after run 60,
the finals of the Josey Stick Horse
Championships were held in the main arena
and was won by future champion hopeful
Breck Neilson from Louisburg, Kansas, age 4
on her stick horse, Kinley. From stick horses
to horses of champions, the presentation of
the Cebe Reed “Horse With The Most
Heart” Award was presented following the
stick horse completion. . This year’s winner
was 15 year old Parrs Zang owned and
ridden by Savana Waller from Cooper, Texas.
“Roany,” as he is known around the barn,
is a five event horse competing in pole
bending, goat tying, break-a-way roping,
and ribbon roping as well as barrel racing.
“Roany” and Savana are qualified in all five
events for the Texas Jr. High School State
Finals this year.
After the conditioning and big pack of
the arena surface, the action became even
more heated. Cashen Turner came in on the
97th run of the day riding VF Rock Grinder
and lit up the score board and the crowd
with a time of 15.765 to take the lead.
Determined to reach the prize, Just 12 horses
later, Cashen stopped the clock again, this
time on VH Royal Red with a 15.971 to
move into the reserve spot.
The final round of The Josey Jr. World
was over and it was time to award the
champions of 2013. Cashen Turner claimed
the top spot at 15.765 and the reserve spot as
well, the 2D champion was Nicole Love
from Staley, North Carolina riding A Fifth
Of Jack with a time of 16.372. Reserve
Champion in the 2D was Shelby Vinson
from Worthington, South Dakota aboard
KN Red By Design. The 3D was topped by
Paige Jones from Wayne, Oklahoma riding
DHR Whatta Quick Bug who clocked a
16.797 followed by Austyn Rae Peacock on
Hesa Bandit In Texas with a time of 16.807.
The 4D Champion was Piper Smith riding
Guy. The Lexington, Texas team posted a
17.780 followed by Webb Harrison of
Florence, Mississippi up on Flit to A Te with
a time of 17.887 to claim the reserve honors.
For Cashen Turner’s top time she
received a horse trailer provided by Big Tex
CM Trailer, a Billy Cook Saddle, Bob Berg
Belt Buckle, Ariat Boots, Josey ProKold
boots, Purina Feed, MVP Exceed 6 Way
Supplement, and a bucket full of other great
prizes plus $7,379.73 in cash. For the Fastest
Time Award, Cashen also won a custom bit
made by and donated by Mr. Don Wasson.
The champion of each division won an
incredibly crafted saddle from saddle makers
Circle Y, Billy Cook, and Jerry Beagley, and
beautiful Bob Berg buckles, along with other
sponsor prizes from Priefert, Supreme
Western Products, Five Star Equine Products,
Resistol, Adams Outdoor Products, and
MVP/United Vet Equine.
All in attendance agreed, the 2013 Josey
World Champion Jr. Barrel Race was an
incredible event. “This was one of the
toughest and fastest barrel races we have ever
had,” said R.E. “We hope everyone enjoyed
it as much as we did”, added Martha. Before
the arena dust had a chance to settle in the
dew Sunday evening, as hundreds of horse
trailers trailed out of the Josey Ranch, this
pair of World Champions had already begun
discussing next year’s event. Each year, the
Josey goal is to bring more excitement,
prizes, and champions to the small East Texas
town of Marshall, Texas. Although each year
it may become more difficult to top the year
before, remember, a champion strives to be
the very best, and Martha and R.E. Josey are
true champions in and out of the rodeo
arena. Please make your plans to be a part of
the 33rd Annual Josey World Championship
Junior Barrel Race as a spectator or
participant next year. As for the champions of
2013 … we’ll see you at the pay window! ■
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Horse Trainer Relates Colt Starting to Faith and Life
by Frank J. Buchman
“Training a horse is like the round pen
of life.”
Paul Daily of Wild Horse Ministries in
Trout, Louisiana, opened a unique horse
starting clinic with that remark recently as
about three dozen spectators gathered at
the famed Eskridge Labor Day Rodeo
Arena.
In a nationwide tour, Daily and his
wife, daughter Lenora and assistant Alex
travel town to town presenting their
training techniques based on personal
beliefs in faith that it’s like developing a
human life with expectations for greater
accomplishments.
Gary Phillips of Alma provided two
haltered horses for the two-hour program,
which he was assisted by Mike Mikos of
Eskridge in coordinating logistics for
hosting the training team.
The Daily family’s large gray trailer was
parked in the arena with a sizeable round
pen set up as Lenora rode her horse Joaker,
Alex was mounted on another broke horse
and Who, the black shaggy dog, circled
the setup.
Kicked off with two shots from Daily’s
revolver, then a large American flag was
paraded for a patriotic presentation along
with recorded rendition of “The Star
Spangled Banner” and opening prayer.
“Today, these horses have been selected
to begin training for a future use, like God
has selected you for use in His Kingdom,”
Daily insisted.
The two-year-old sorrel stallion and
two-year-old bay filly, owned by Phillips,
were brought into the training area
simultaneously. “They have very different
attitudes. This colt is quite cooperative, but
the filly is wilder and more standoffish,”
explained Daily.
Recognizing that people are all
different, too, Daily emphasized that each
horse would require unique handling
methods, but the threesome horsemen,
the two broke horses and the trainee horses
would all work in unison.
“That dog is like the devil. He can
interfere in our efforts sometimes, but we
must overcome that,” Daily contended.
“However, I do not expect these horses
to be any more than what they can be,
and God does not expect us to be or do
more than we are capable of
accomplishing,” Daily clarified.
As they’d been penned together for an
extended time, the young horses were
almost inseparable, but Daily insisted his
assistants drive the filly away. “She doesn’t
want anything to do with us, so we don’t
want anything to do with her. God will
let us do what we want, too, but it’ll be
miserable life in the end,” Daily contended.
Working the colt in the round pen,
Daily circled him several times and soon
had a lead shank connected to his halter,
was rubbing all over the colt and gently
began turning him in different directions.
Without further ado, Daily handed the
colt over to his assistants and brought the
filly into the round pen.
Outside the round pen, Lenora and
Alex picked up the colt’s feet, had him drag
Lenora in a makeshift sled by his tail, and
the sorrel colt was soon being saddled.
Unlike the colt, the filly kept her
distance from Daily who attempted to have
her face him, and then circled her around
the pen with a persuader flag. Soon, Lenora
came in on Joaker and expanded pressure
for the filly to respond.
“Horses flee from danger in nature, so
I’m careful not to threaten her, and soon
she’ll trust me. God desires a trust
relationship with us and will never harm
us,” Daily declared.
“I want this filly to work, because she
wants to, not because she is being forced.
God wants us to serve Him because we
want to, not because we must,” the trainer
continued.
Eventually, the filly reduced her
resistance and was moved around the
pen with a lounge line. “I must have her
full attention, so we can work together,
like God wants our full attention, so we
will not be distracted by other things,”
Paul Daily of Wild Horse Ministries in Trout, Louisiana, presented a unique
horse starting clinic recently at the Eskridge Labor Day Rodeo Arena. (Photo
by Nina Imthurn.)
Daily defined.
“I want to present my wishes in a way
that the filly will understand what I am
asking, and God wants us to seek His will
and way,” the horseman added. “She will
learn that I am her friend and will help her,
like we need to learn that we cannot make
it without God’s help.”
Before long, Daily had the filly saddled,
the round pen was opened and Alex
brought the colt, which had been saddled
and lounging around outside, was brought
inside again.
“We expose these horses to all kinds of
new things, the ropes, blankets, saddles to
help them learn to cope and work things
out, like God prepares us for our
tomorrows by helping us through our trials
and troubles,” Daily said.
Alex stepped up into the saddle on the
colt, which stood still, and then moved
forward upon prodding. Lenora had the
filly snubbed to Joaker’s saddle horn as
Daily stepped into his saddle, and the
trainer’s daughter moved the horse and
rider around in a tight circle.
Both trainers had their right hands
tightly gripped in night latches on the
saddle trees and held a single lead shank
attached to the horses’ loose halters.
The horses moved around the ring first
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at a walk, then trot, and before long the filly
was also freed from her handler, and all three
horses were galloping around the pen.
“We teach these horses by making the
right things easy, and the wrong things
difficult. God rewards us for our obedience
and chastises us for our wrongs,” Daily stated.
“Most people can ride a horse inside a
little pen,” Daily admitted as Lenora opened
the gate and helped prod the other riders into
the arena. The young horses actually rode
more calmly around the arena, than they did
inside the pen.
“This is full release. They have accepted
everything, rope, bridle, blanket, saddle and
rider, like when we accept Christ as Master of
all our life,” Daily complimented.
The horses were ridden back into the pen,
unsaddled, praised for their work and put
back into a relaxing pen, as Lenora presented
a testimonial of God’s impact on her life.
She advised: “Admit to God that you are a
sinner and turn away from sin. Believe in
Jesus as God’s Son realizing that He paid for
your sins by dying on the cross. Accept Jesus’
gift of forgiveness, and commit your life to
Jesus. Ask Him to be your Savior and Lord.”
In summary of his horse handling
techniques, Daily provided a dozen
"Helpful Hints:"
“1. Have a willing heart and an open
mind. 2. Survey the situation, count the cost.
Do whatever it takes. The outcome will be
worth the effort. 3. Your reaction to His
action determines the outcome of the action.
4. Fix it, and let it happen. 5. Fix it, and let
him find it. 6. Help him to make your idea,
his idea. 7. Make the right things easy, and the
wrong things hard. 8. Acknowledge and
reward the slightest improvement, the smallest
change. 9. Be fair. Send a definite signal. 10.
Be gentle and kind, but firm. 11. Haste makes
waste. Don’t hurry. 12. The horse seeks the
level of the handler or rider.”
Concluding, Daily said, “We are honored
that have you have been here. I’m riding for
the Lord and hope you will too.”
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www.whosridingwhere.com. ■
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Equine Legal Advice …
Beware of the Impulsive Equine Partnership!
by Denise E. Farris, Esq.
By and large, horse people
tend to be somewhat impulsive
in their decision making
processes and actions. By definition,
“impulsive” means: “actions based on sudden
desires, whims or inclinations rather than
careful thought; spontaneous.” As an industry
standard, horse people tend to pride
themselves on “instincts,” that gut sense that
tells them immediate action is required.
Many view this instinct as a source of pride,
boasting about the split second decisions that
made them who they are in the industry.
Continuing my broad sweep of equine
generalizations, horse people also tend to be
very sloppy in their business practices in
general, and in equine contracts of any kind
in particular. I recall asking a co-presenter at
an equine law conference in Kentucky
whether his thoroughbred owners, dealing in
multi-million dollar acquisitions, employed
good contracting practices similar to the
practices they used in their successfulnonhorse related businesses? The answer? A guffawing horse laugh and an emphatic “NO!”
Thus combining the complexity of
equine business transactions with the
impulsive and sloppy attention to details
common in the horse industry, and you have
a recipe for interesting (and expensive)
partnership disasters. Simply put, impulsive
decisions in the context of equine
partnerships are NOT good – or profitable –
business practice in the horse world.
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enter into a shared business transaction where
the partners agree to share profits and losses.
Is a written document required? Nope. Is a
detailed description of all relevant terms and
conditions required? Nope. Is a formal filing
with the Secretary of State required? Nope.
Is the partnership a legal entity creating real
exposure to liability extending even to the
personal assets of the partners? Yep!
Now – do I have your attention?
Simply put, if people decide to share
profits and losses in a transaction, a
partnership has been created. No specific
definition of terms and conditions is
required. If there’s an express or implied
intent to share the transaction and the profits,
then its implied by law that the losses were
also intended to be shared. This type of
loosey-goosey verbal partnerships are created
all the time in the horse industry, and
represents some of the most bitter, costly and
surprising outcome lawsuits in the nation.
In most instances, the uncertain outcome
could have been avoided with a more
deliberate attention paid to the partnership
formation at the commencement, and
written detailed agreements on how
anticipated situations would be addressed if
and when they arise.
Here’s an example of what I call “ad hoc”
horse partnerships, i.e. those entered into
without the parties even being aware they
created a partnership. In the first scenario,
two best friends, Lynn and Jan, attend a high
stakes auction where on a whim, they agree
to jointly bid on a brood mare in foal to a
well known stallion. Without much
discussion given the circumstances, Jan uses
her bid card for the bidding, is awarded high
bid for the mare, but when they go to settle
out Jan’s credit card is maxed out and
declined. Lynn uses her card instead and
thus the auction sales document reflects Lynn
as the buyer. As the registration papers have
not been transferred, the sales document is
the sole proof of ownership. The ladies
happily load the pregnant mare in Jan’s trailer
for transport to Jan’s boarding barn. On the
way home they generically discuss their plans
for the mare, focusing only on what they will
do with the foal once born, They agree to
register the foal in both of their names,
evaluate its worth and then either train and
show it, or sell it. No discussion is had
regarding costs related to the mare and foal
prior to the foals sale. Before arriving at Jan’s
barn, and while in transit, the mare suffers a
serious colic and is transferred immediately
to K-State Hospital for colic surgery. The
in utero foal dies, the mare is deemed
non-breedable due to surgery complications,
and Lynn, as the record owner, not only has a
valueless mare but also receives a hospital bill
of $4700 for the colic surgery and post
operative care. When she asks Jan to kick in
for hospital costs, Jan reminds Lynn that
Lynn is the sole record owner of the horse as
reflected on the sales papers, that Jan had no
involvement other than agreeing to transport
the mare in return for a ½ interest in the foal,
and that where the foal did not survive, Jan
has no obligations to Lynn. Jan also presents
Lynn with a transportation bill for transporting the horse from the auction house to
K-State Hospital. Lacking anything in
writing, it’s a case of “Lynn said versus Jan
said,” and a judge or jury unfamiliar with
horses, auctions, or colic is left to flip the
coin deciding the fate of the former friends,
now enemies.
Another common ad hoc equine
partnership is that of trainer and a client
that decide to go into “partnership” in the
acquisition, ownership and campaigning of a
show horse without discussing mutual
obligations, rights or ability to make key
decisions such as competition training and
show decisions, cost decisions and allocations,
ultimate decision to sell where the parties
disagree, etc. When the trainer’s tastes on
national and international competitions and
costs exceeds the client’s pocketbook capacity,
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Know the Risks Involved
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the parties reach an impasse and bad blood
begins to develop, often to the detriment of
the horse’s well being.
In yet another situation, several people
may purchase a brood mare with the
agreement that every other foal will be the
sole property of one of the partners on a
rotating basis. What happens if a foal is
stillborn relative to that partner, or the
partner next in line? How about a stallion
purchased with breeding rights to its owner
but management in the hands of only one
partner? What happens when the stallion is
sold to a third party with no contractual
reservation of rights regarding breedings to
the remaining partners, without further
compensation?
In yet another situation, it may be a high
profile trainer utilizing a boarding barn for
the trainer, his clientele and horses for a brief
period of time while the trainer’s new barn is
under construction. While all parties agree a
partnership exists where the boarding facility
will collect the base rent and the trainer all
other fees while on property, no discussion is
had about potential losses. Trainer’s clients
become disgruntled when discovering their
show horses are sharing the indoor ring with
the boarding barn’s inexperienced teenage
girls just out for a lark with their horsey
friends. The bad feelings go further south
when Trainer’s clients abandon trainer in
droves due to diagnosis and spread of
strangles within the boarding facility. Is
Trainer entitled to partnership damages of
any kind?
While common, each of these scenarios
could have been avoided by the parties
following simple steps common to the
formation of business partnerships in general,
and equine partnerships in particular:
1. SLOW DOWN! Don’t jump into a
“deal” with someone until you have
considered:
a. How well do I know and trust this
person as a potential business partner?
b. How much can I rely upon them to
play fair not only in allocation of profits, but
in sharing of legitimate costs, expenses and in
the worst case scenario, losses?
c. What is my “partner” really
contributing, and is that contribution
worth my giving up 100% decision making
authority in this transaction?
2. What form do you want the
partnership to take?
If no formal steps are taken, the parties
have entered into a “general partnership”
meaning all parties are equally liable for
profits and losses pro rata, lacking a written
agreement. A general partnership also means
that in the event of liability, the assets of each
general partner are exposed to any judgments
that are rendered. Conversely, formalizing
the arrangement into a limited partnership or
an LLC or corporation minimizes personal
asset exposure, but typically requires an
attorney to formalize the agreement. Finally,
if using a fictitious name for the partnership,
does your state require that name registration
as a condition of doing business?
3. Who’s responsible for up front
partnership costs? Do you even know what
those costs are?
a. At a minimum, map out the
anticipated costs related to acquiring the
subject matter of the partnership. These
could include initial acquisition costs,
insurance, boarding, breeding,
transportation, vet bills, etc.
b. Once the costs are identified, mark
down next to each which partner is
responsible for those costs or alternatively,
the percent responsibility each partner will
have towards those costs.
4. Same question and issues for
ongoing costs? Also, who gets to make the
decisions? Is there a dollar limit above which
written advice and consent is required by all
partners before the action is taken? If so,
WRITE IT DOWN!
5. What are the worst case scenarios
possible in this arrangement? WRITE
THEM DOWN and have a deliberate
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discussion of how each situation would be
handled with respect to its impact, and
responsibility, by each partner. For example,
in the case of the dead foal above, what
happens if a foal promised to one partner is
still born in a particular year? Do they forfeit
a turn, or do they get the following year’s foal
to the delay detriment of the other partner, or
are they offered a substitute of equal value?
6. What are the best case scenarios?
Surprisingly, even these present problems; say
for instance where two offers are received for
a green but nicely bred competition horse.
One offer is at a higher price, representing an
immediate one time higher profitability
return, where the other offer is slightly lower
but made by a nationally prominent trainer
who is likely to successfully campaign the
horse and thus build the breeder’s national
reputation over time. Which partner gets to
make the call if they both disagree? Are there
dispute resolution mechanisms that can come
into play to permit the final call without
destroying the business relationship of the
partners?
7. What is the partnership’s duration?
Is there a beginning and ending date or a
triggering occurrence, and if so, define it in
writing.
8. What happens if one partner “wants
out”? How can that occur in a manner fair
to all parties and in a way that permits a
friendly withdrawal?
9. What steps can be taken to limit risk
exposure? This should consider at a
minimum relevant insurance and detailed
identification of limits and beneficiaries, and
how the costs are shared. Also, partnership
“vagueness” can be limited by the use of even
a simple partnership letter agreement.
In same, each of the above terms and
considerations at a minimum is put into
letter format, identifying the subject matter of
the partnership, the parties and their contact
information, their relevant ownership
interests in percent; and any and all further
terms and conditions deemed material to the
parties participation in the agreement, signed
and dated by all relevant parties. The more
complicated the agreement, or the higher
See BEWARE continued on page 37
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BETTER HORSES
Beware of the Impulsive Equine Partnership!
continued from page 36
profit and loss potential in the deal, the
more the parties should consider having a
professionally drafted partnership agreement
prepared by an attorney knowledgeable in
that field.
10. Does it make sense to submit any
disagreements to binding arbitration?
If so, write it down. At least you can choose
someone who knows the industry to hear the
dispute, versus rolling the dice on an equine
inexperienced judge or jury.
11. NO CANNED AGREEMENTS!
Finally, what about simply pulling a canned
partnership agreement from the internet and
filling in the blanks? I say, BAD IDEA!
Sometimes a bad contract is much worse than
no written contract at all. In the latter
instance, at least the parties can offer
testimony about the terms and conditions
envisioned. If a written document exists, that
written document controls even if wrongly
worded. Thus the problem with canned
contracts is that they are “canned”; i.e. they
were drafted for a limited set of circumstances
most likely wholly inapplicable to the deal
you have agreed to or envisioned. Lacking
legal skill to know what terms and conditions
should be changed, or which have special
operation as a matter of law, the results can
be disastrous. A detailed letter agreement
dated and signed by the parties is often better
than using a poorly drafted internet
document, with a professionally drafted
partnership agreement by an attorney
(theoretically, at least) offering the most
comprehensive protective document for
the parties.
Bottom line, the next time you’re
tempted to jump into an equine deal before
considering and negotiating exposure
responsibility for all pros and cons, remember
to ask yourself whether the profit potential
justifies the exposure risks from an impulsive
and undefined partnership formation.
Lacking consideration of the above factors
do you even KNOW what the potential
profits and risks are so you can make a
deliberate analysis and decision?
In conclusion, the deal that’s just too
good to believe is usually just that – too good
so don’t believe it. By following the above
analysis, you’re in a much better position to
make a reasoned decision ensuring decent
profitability against managed risk exposure.
And in the horse world . . .
that ain’t all bad !
© Denise E. Farris, Esq. (June 2013) for
Better Horses Magazine. This article may not
be reprinted or reproduced in any manner without the consent of the author. Contact: Denise
Farris, Farris Law Firm LLC. (913) 766
1262 or [email protected].
Denise is a nationally recognized equine
and business attorney, “AV” rated with
Martindale Hubbell and recipient of numerous
business law awards at the local and national
level. She was recognized in the March 2013
issue of EQUUS Magazine as among the
national “2013 Leaders in Equine Law.” The
firm also offers dispute resolution services for the
equine industry. www.farrislawfirm.com. ■
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BETTER HORSES
Optimistic Champion Cowgirl Roper Sets Sights
on Lifetime of Rodeo as Working Lawyer
by Frank J. Buchman
“I was really bad when I started
roping.”
However, things have “really changed”
in the past decade for the breakaway
roping champion in the Kansas High
School Rodeo Association.
“It takes lots of practice,” contended
Casey Adams of Junction City.
“I started roping bales of hay with my
Dad (Buddy Adams), and then moved up
to roping live cattle,” related Adams, now
one of the top 18-year-old cowgirl ropers
in the country.
Her most notable recent
accomplishment is qualifying for the
National High School Rodeo Finals in
breakaway roping, an event in which
Adams collects awards for the fastest time
roping runaway calves with her lariat that
breaks away from her saddle horn where
its tied with a string.
To become the state winner, Adams
competed at 11 Kansas High School
Rodeo Association competitions including
the state finals during June at Topeka.
The national competition is in Rock
Springs, Wyoming, July 14–20.
She’s also a highly accomplished team
roping header with Cooper Martin of
Alma roping the heels of steers for her in
that event. “We were fifth for the year in
the state losing by just one point to
qualify for nationals in team roping.
It was really a big disappointment,”
Adams admitted.
Last year, Adams qualified for the
national high school finals in breakaway
roping and also in team roping with
Martin.
“I was 21st in the breakaway, but we
had bad draws in team roping and didn’t
make the short go,” reflected Adams, in
anticipation of this year’s finals rodeo.
Her rodeo career started at the ripe
age of five when “I got my first horse and
started going to little rodeos around the
area,” Adams said. “Then, we went to the
Flying DX Bar Youth Rodeos at
Whitewater during the winter, and
Kansas Junior Rodeo Association events
each summer.”
Appreciative of her parents Buddy and
Suzan Adams, the champion cowgirl
insisted, “My parents have been very
supportive of my rodeo participation.
Dad is a rancher and team roper and
helps me a lot on my roping and with my
horses. Mom used to barrel race, and she
is completely supportive of my rodeo
competition in every way.”
Suzan Adams, a computer technician
in the grain science department at Kansas
State University, has served as secretary of
the Kansas Junior Rodeo Association, and
is now secretary of both the Kansas High
School Rodeo Association, and the Kansas
Junior High School Rodeo Association.
Collecting championships in barrel
racing, pole bending and goat tying at Bar
XD Rodeos, Adams continued those
events, but added to her repertoire with
breakaway roping and ribbon roping in
junior high competition, where she was
named all-around champion cowgirl three
years.
A star athlete in elementary and
middle school at Junction City, Adams
injured a knee in a running accident,
requiring surgery and somewhat changing
her rodeo emphasis.
“I just compete in roping events now,
and my leg still bothers me some, so it
may need another operation,” evaluated
Adams, who attended high school at
Chapman, where she graduated a few
weeks ago.
Her sister, Kylie, 11, and brother,
Trey, nine, also compete in rodeos. “They
ride some of the horses that I used when
I was younger. Now, I train colts,”
Adams noted.
“I rope at least five times a week,
always three days on my horse, but I ride
my horse every day to keep him in
Champion breakaway roper in the Kansas High School Rodeo Association,
Casey Adams of Junction City on her Quarter Horse Ike shows her form at the
2012 National High School Rodeo Association Finals in Rock Springs,
Wyoming, where the pair will be competing again in a few days.
shape,” Adams said.
“During the winter, I often go over to
Tad Larson’s indoor facilities near Dwight.
Other times, Cooper and I trade off
practicing at each other’s place, since we
live about 30 miles apart,” Adams said.
Essential to rodeo success is the right
horse. “I’m fortunate to have Ike for both
breakaway and team roping,” Adams
contended.
“He’s an 18-year-old bay King-bred
gelding that I got for a barrel horse 10
years ago, but Ike has turned into an
outstanding rope horse.
“I don’t believe your competition
horse should be used for practice. I might
run three to five head during a week
before a rodeo on Ike, but I have four
other horses for practice. Most of them
are colts, and I do have one finished horse
that’s strictly for practice,” Adams related.
Entering more than 100 roping
competitions annually, Adams also
competes in United Rodeo Association,
Central Plains Rodeo Association and
United States Team Roping Championship
events as well as the high school and
jackpot action.
That’s resulted in nearly $20,000 in
cash, trophy saddles and buckles so far.
“I catch my calf about 85 percent of
the time in breakaway. My fastest time
was 2.1 seconds two years ago at a high
school rodeo in Kingman,” the roper
analyzed.
In team roping, Adams tallied, “We
have qualified runs about 75 percent of
the time. Our fastest run was 6.5 second
at a jackpot event last fall.”
See COWGIRL ROPER continued on page 40
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Cowgirl Roper Sets Sights on becoming a Lawyer
continued from page 39
There have been additional benefits
reaped from being a champion cowgirl,
too. “I’ll be attending Kansas State
University on a rodeo scholarship to
compete on the KSU Rodeo Team,”
Adams said.
“Initially, I’ll just be breakaway roping,
but if I can line up a partner, I’ll also
compete in team roping.”
Adams revealed, “I will be majoring in
business finance and plan to attend law
school. I’m fortunate to have some other
scholarships to help fund my education.”
Mom Suzan Adams evaluated: “It’s
tough to rodeo today. The competition is
harder than ever, but it’s so expensive to
travel, feed for horses and cattle,
everything’s high. Still, there is no other
sport like rodeo to offer family time.
You become closer to your personal family
and also with the other families and
friends all over the country.
“Rodeo is expensive, but nothing
compares to it for the bonding and
relationships. That’s what will keep the
sport of rodeo alive and thriving,”
predicted Suzan Adam, who will long be
closely attached to rodeo following her
three children in competitions.
Casey Adams added: “Yes, rodeo costs
a lot, but work and effort are what make a
competitor successful. It doesn’t require
the highest priced horse, or the most
expensive rig. With dedication and desire,
contestants can become winners.
“I intend to go the college rodeo
finals, then compete in professional rodeos
after I’m done with law school. I’ll rodeo
after I’ve established my profession.
“I don’t ever see rodeo declining, only
getting bigger as riders thrive to win the
larger purses being offered today,” Adams
forecasted. ■
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RHUBARB CAKE
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1 1/2 cups rhubarb cut fine
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
mix rhubarb and 1/2 cup sugar
together and set aside
Topping:
6 tablespoons butter
2cups flour
1 cup chopped nuts
1/2 cup vegetable oil
(I use pecans or walnuts)
1 1/2 cup sugar
2/3 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup milk
1 cup sour milk
1 cup coconut
1 teaspoon soda
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Combine flour, sugar, oil, egg,
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vanilla. Add the rhubarb and
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blended. Pour into greased and
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Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.
Combine topping ingredients
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