Everything Horses and Livestock® Magazine May 2017 Vol 2 Issue 2

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rade saddle. He wanted to (and did with this saddle) ride in the prestigious Apple Blossom Parade in St. Joseph. MO. When this owner graduated from the 8th grade, her father gave her half interest in an Ayrshire heifer. For

her high school graduation he traded back her half of the cow for this Askew saddle and a mare to put it on. What a great graduation present! This led to her showing the mare with this saddle in the Pony Ex- press Horse Show Circuit. I know how fortunate I am to have learned this much about the Askew family and their saddlery business. The Askew Saddlery building still stands on 2nd and Delaware close to the Missouri River in Kansas City. It has been repurposed for apartments. The Askew Elementary School still waits patiently for a new owner and purpose. Look for more old saddle stories in the summer issue of Everything Horses and Livestock. ~ Janice Pack Fill Out the form below, make your check out for $20.00 to EHAL Magazine Receive 4 Issues/Year Name:________________________________ Address:______________________________ City/State/Zip:__________________________ Email Address:__________________________ Mail to: EHAL Magazine 29545 Pleasant Valley Rd Paola, Ks. 66071 Questions?

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