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Being raised by an Avid Outdoor Sports Writer, it was only natural for me to start our Magazine, Everything Horses and Livestock ®. In my youth, I talked with my father about writing some small books on living off the land in our

area and caring for animals.

Out of high school, I gave riding lessons, trained horses, boarded, produced a variety of events and sold items from my own retail business, while also working for others. I wrote articles on proper feeding and horse management for magazines, websites and newsletters. It was very enjoyable to listen to my father edit them for me. He said, “It’s good to write how you feel, what you believe, just get rid of the extra words!” My father and I never got around to writing our booklets before he passed away November 1, 2009. I have many fond memories of my father and our time together. My passion is proper care and feeding of all animals and helping others enjoy their ride. Our family loves to hunt, ride and team rope. Flip through our pages. Enjoy articles, photographs, cartoons, word search, & fun news! This magazine is dedicated to my dad, mom, sisters, husband, son, family, friends, and everyone out there enjoying the ride! ~Jana T. Harrington Barcus He worked at the same publishing company for 62 years.

4 Flint Hills Ranch Frank Buchman 8 Common Fence Options Matthew Jobe 11 Sports Massage Julie Frank 14 VSV Frank Buchman 18 Louisburg Market Desiree Garcia 20 Circle M Acres,LLC Lisa Mullinax 23 Pockets For A Purpose Desiree Garcia 24 Kansas Pioneer Pamela Hennigh 26 Dental Care Ed McCarty 28 Living Life Ranch Melissa Cowan 36 Calendula Melissa McDonald 48 BCHKS Trail Jim Thomas

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Picturesque Flint Hills Ranch Offers Unique Getaway To Rural Lifestyle, Elaborately Diverse Horse Facilities By Frank J. Buchman

Words are inadequate to sufficiently appreciate the immaculate beauty, complexity, horsiness, even Godliness of the 2UW Brush Creek Ranch. Perhaps Mary Ubel’s commentary gives inkling: "If God created anything more beautiful than a horse he kept

it for himself."

Mary Ubel explained.

But “No,” the historic picturesque Flint Hills ranch development for horses and people welcomes all from throughout the world. Concise as likely possible, entrepreneur developer, horsewoman, promoter-elite

“2UW Brush Creek Ranch near Westmoreland is Kansas’ only century-old ranch remaining in operation by the original family,” she said. “Strongly faith based, the Pottawatomie County ranch continues to thrive under the watchful eyes of my mother Barbara and me. “With Flint Hills and pasture lake overlooking, our private facility offers personal apartments and lodging with horses nearby,” Mary continued. “Indoor and outdoor arenas accompanying detailed equine facilities provide for horse boarding, lessons, training, and 24-hour professional equine care.” Natural beauty glows in the drone-produced video musically accompanied by

The 2UW Brush Creek Ranch near Westmoreland offers unique horse facilities for boarding, training and lessons as well as unique personal living lofts.

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actually quite complex. Indoor horse stalls, runs. paddocks, cohabiting corrals and even over-sized 15-feet-by-34- feet stalls provide adequate diverse equine housing. More than 380 acres on the ranch are perfect for riding relaxation, People in all walks of life from throughout the country come to live in the unique executive living quarters at the ranch. “We have guests who stay overnight, sometimes several weeks, and one resident has lived here six years,” Mary noted. Barbara Ubel has more than 70 years training and successfully showing English and Western in addition to livestock nutrition work. “When she was 13-years- old Mom won the American Royal on the horse Gang Buster,” Mary said. ”With her grit and tenacity, Mom was sought after by movie stars to personally care for their performance horses.” Among those were Casey Tibbs, Marty Robbins and Roy Rogers. She has continued friendships with western entertainers like Rex Allen Jr., Johnny Western, and Pedro Gonzales Gonzales. Barbara relocated to Wamego to manage and operate an area ranch. She married military veteran and local rancher Walter C. Ubel, Mary’s dad who passed away in 1990.

personal family friend Rex Allen Junior’s “Where Are The Heroes?” Brainchild for the elaborate layout followed Mary’s development of a couple nearby horse facilities. “My mother and I have always been involved in training and showing horses,” she said. “With the ranch in our family 150 years, the idea for such a facility started coming together 10 years ago. “Plans began with three living-quarters lofts above horse stalls and has grown

The 2UW ranch name prefix is derived from Walter Ubel and Barbara Ubel. “Dad is buried by the pasture lake overlooking the newly developed facilities,” Mary noted. Mary has extensive horse experiences training, grooming and coaching with bachelor and master media degrees from Manhattan’s Kansas State University. She also served for the country’s freedom, like her dad, by being in the Air Force during Desert Storm. “We maintain an outstanding reputation in equine and client care with top of the line staff and trained coaches.” Mary clarified. “The 2UW has been built on solid years of community, lifelong relationships and faith.” Specifically, she pointed out close work with Al Dunning, Jade Keller, Dean Smith and Joe Amman the ranches resident trainer. “I communicate regularly with Al Dunning for improving training techniques and management,” Mary credited . Joe Ammann grew up on a South Dakota ranch riding two-year-olds for his father at the age of nine. “He loved training and when 15-years- old decided cutting horses would be his future,” Mary related. “While at Bill McNeil’s facility, Joe asked Bill how much cutting horse discipline

Mary and Barbara Ubel manage the most diverse

to 13 residencies with horses nearby,” Mary continued. “Investment was major so it took time to get the financial backing which has been required.” Exact layout details are 2UW Brush Creek Ranch near Westmoreland which has been in the family for more than a century.

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and reining for the KSU Wildcat Western and English Equestrian Teams. “This student organization provides an opportunity for fulltime dedicated students to ride and compete while attending college,” Mary said. “During training and practices, students are able to develop their horsemanship skills while learning horse management, knowledge, and athleticism.” IHSA promotes competition for all skill level riders competing individually and as teams at regional, zone and national events. “I want to pass on my knowledge and love of horses to others as other trainers have to me,” Clare added. “Take your experience one step closer by living on the ranch in our beautiful executive apartment lofts. They have all the wonderful amenities that you would expect,” Mary invited. “You can live with your horse, which is the ultimate for a horse lover. Or rent a loft, even if you do not have a horse. “We are a safe and private facility. We pride ourselves on our cleanliness and attention to detail provided by our wonderful staff,” Mary reiterated. “Our premier stables are cleaned three times a day and we check on all our boarded horses throughout the day.”

Joe Ammann is head trainer at the 2UW Brush Creek Ranch near Westmoreland.

lessons would cost.

A determined competitor, Clare qualified for regional English events and tied for highest scoring national crossover rider in Western and English. “Clare works with horses and riders of all levels with training programs start to finish,” Mary credited. “We offer horse training for all horses of all ages and skill levels even troubled horses. Basic, beginner and advanced riders are welcome. Every lesson is based on good horsemanship.” A Mustang Makeover Program is part of the ranch effort with Clare training, riding and helping adopt mustangs. Mary assisted Kansas State University students’ vision to develop the first K-State Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) Team in 2014. Mary and Clare now jointly coach horsemanship

“Bill offered Joe a horse named Reckless Rose to train while Bill provided lessons to Joe free,” Mary continued. “It was at this point that Joe began his cutting horse career having trained horses winning more than $1 million.” Ammann has experience working with other top trainers including Ronnie Rice, Larry Reeder and Bill James. “Clare Haag is a blessing here at 2UW Brush Creek Ranch,” Mary pointed out. “Her love for horse training and exceptional horsemanship skills make Clare a tremendous asset to our services.” “I have always had a deep passion for working with horses mainly starting young horses,” Clare said. “I joined the Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) in English and Western horsemanship.”

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caterer available with 30 years’ experience,” Mary said. Information is at www.2uwbrushcreekranchks. com and www. joeammanncuttinghorses. com or can be obtained by calling 785-340-2297 or email ranch2uu@yahoo.com.

Nearly two dozen full-time, part- time and temporary workers provide service around the clock. Amenities include automatic heated water, lope track, electric walker, indoor wash racks, and English jumping

area. While 2UW Brush Creek Ranch doesn’t host club horseshows, facilities are rented for weddings, retreats, meetings, receptions and banquets. “We are a professional event planner and have a chef and

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Common Horse Fence Options by Matthew Jobe

Often our budget plays the biggest role in our fencing choice. Some key points we should consider is Safety, visible barrier, strength, maintenance, and long- term cost. We each have a different need and desire. One fence does not work for everyone. The amount of pressure on the fence needs to be considered when designing it. In a larger open-area you may be able to space the post further out. Perhaps fewer horizontal wires/boards/pipe can be used as well. As the area gets smaller, the pressure increases therefore requiring a stronger fence. We will touch on a few points of the most common fences used for horses. Proper Installation can make a huge difference in the longevity and maintenance demand of any fence. When choosing

a fence also consider what is aesthetically pleasing. A quality fence job can add value to any property. Barbed Wire Fences (approximately $2.50 per linear foot) According to Wikipedia, Joseph F. Glidden of DeKalb, Illinois, received a patent for the modern invention in 1874 after he made his own

modifications to previous versions. Barbed wire was the first wire technology capable of restraining cattle. The Wild West was tamed by blazing guns and barbed wire. While barbed wire is relatively safe for huge pastures holding thick-skinned cattle, the use of barbed wire for horse properties has caused untold tragedies. Barbed wire enabled those settling in the West (where wood was scarce) to operate farms and ranches.

Statistically more horses have been injured by barbed wire than any other fence, but to be fair, it could be because it is the most widely used fence. One safety note - never put horses on both sides of a barbed wire fence. That is begging for injury!

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up against inclement weather, impacts or wear from animals, and it will ensure your livestock keep to their pens. It can last for decades and often raises property values because of its quality. It is a very visible barrier, sturdy, safe, and low maintenance. It is my personal fence of choice. The only drawback is the price. Electric Fence (approximately $1-$6 per linear foot) Some of the advantages are the price! Electric can be easy to install, and a visible barrier. The down sides is you must have an energizer and often folks buy the cheaper products and do not install correctly. This leaves an aggravating high maintenance fence and horses running amuck. Board Fence (approximately $10-$12 per linear foot) Advantages to a board fence is that it’s very safe, visible, and pleasing to the eye! The downside is it can be high maintenance, often horses will knock boards off. The lack of

Woven Wire Fences (approximately $3.25 per linear foot) Sheep, goats, pigs and poultry are difficult to contain. They climb, dig, or fly through many fences, so for years woven wire has been the choice for these animals. It’s also favored by many horse owners—as horses are less likely to get tangled in woven wire than in barbed wire—ideally 3in x 3in squares or less should be used to prevent a hoof from going through the fence. High Tensile Wire Fences (approximately $1.75 per linear foot without energizer) High-tensile wire fencing is effective in both smooth and woven wire designs. High- tensile wire is extremely strong and has a life expectancy up to 50 years, with minimal maintenance. Initial construction costs can be high, and it requires specialized tools that you may have to purchase, but it is perhaps the most economical and trouble- free fence if amortized out

over the life of the fence. It is durable and heavy-duty. Additional steps should be taken to make the fence visible as it can be hard to see therefore putting horses at risk for injury. If a leg gets over the thin wire it can cause severe cuts. Metal fence/continuous panels (approximately $10 - $16 per linear foot) Metal pipe fencing is one of the strongest and longest-lasting fence materials. It will stand

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the countryside, we often see busted boards or boards removed from the post. Often a simple hotwire can prevent these issues. When choosing your fence ask yourself a few questions. Is it safe? Is it visible? How does it compare in cost? Will it be strong enough to do the job? What are the maintenance requirements and costs? What are the longevity costs? Will this

fence subtract from or add value to the property? Proper installation is key to making positive answers to all these questions. MATTHEW JOBE C BAR J RANCH WINDSOR, MO 660-537-9542 WWW.CBARJ.COM LIKE US ON FACE- BOOK

its longevity is a downside as well. Vinyl Fence (approximately $9-$15 per linear foot) Simple installation, attractive appearance, and no painting! Vinyl fencing is always noticed, it sure looks good when it is new. While there is very little actual maintenance to the product, once you put a horse behind it, they seem to create a lot of maintenance issues. As we drive through

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SPORTS MASSAGE Gaining a competitive Edge What is Active Rehabilitation? Taking action, of Providing a New Life to what was damaged. Mind…Body…Spirit

Letting our horses and our dogs have a voice… This feels good, do it again. No, I do not understand, please ask again but a little slower. No, I am not there yet but ask in two weeks I will be, please ask again. Our bodies are like onions, we have layers and layers. Some of us has our nerves on the outside of our skin, some of us have nerves deep inside. If we can feel a fly land on our backs or legs. Just think how a massage from Rise and Shine from Julie would feel? Even better. Going back to the Onion, I want to trust, feel joy, and have peace again. I am HOME This has my heart of massaging and helping our horses and dogs have… YES, I LOVE WHAT YOU ARE DOING. Thank you, or no not yet maybe in 2 weeks. I will understand in what you are asking. And I will probably allow you to touch all 4 legs. Then I have the feelings down. In 2 weeks, I will allow you pick all 4 feet and

scratch my belly. I may even show you my teeth too. Now we are peeling the layers off the onion. Now that you have my attention, of all my muscles are tingling I do not know if this is a good feeling, but I will keep licking and chewing closing my eyes and taking it all in. All this massaging is opening my body to a fast healing of coming into being BALANCE. I can stretch out my legs cause my joints are not stiff there is blood flowing through out my whole body. The bad toxins are leaving too. My muscles are not frozen they are coming ALIVE and I CAN FLY!! Sports Massage Therapy opens wide to the acupressure points so now you are really getting the INSIDE of me to be BALANCE

I am an onion getting rid of the old self layer by layer and getting a New Life, New Trust, Joy, and Peace. Being by your side whether we are by the pond fishing, out for long walks, or being your backup partner.

Thanks for looking into rehabilitation.

I am your next DIAMOND in the ruff. Thanks for allowing Rise and Shine to be in your journey of peeling the layers away.

Rise and Shine my Friends

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Horses And Other Livestock Now Have Their Own Contagious Virus To Contend By Frank J. Buchman Like much of the world health and political issues, VSV in horses is a seemingly hourly changing dilemma. Vesicular stomatitis virus already recognized by horse owners and much of the population as VSV is spreading throughout the Midwest. Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA) Division of Animal Health officials at Manhattan said VSV was confirmed in Butler County June 16. “This outbreak is still very active with testing continuing in several Kansas counties,” explained Dr. Justin Smith, animal health commissioner. Serious concerns about VSV have caused cancelation of a number of horse activities throughout the state. “Several livestock event officials are requiring VSV testing before participating in shows,” Smith said. “We encourage all owners of horses and other livestock to continue to be vigilant. “Monitor your animals for VSV symptoms and communicate with your veterinarian if you see anything of concern,” Smith emphasized. “The most effective way to slow the virus spread is limiting exposure to insects that are the primary source of infection.” By definition, VSV is a viral disease which primarily affects horses. “But it can also infect cattle, sheep, goats, swine, llamas and other animals,” Smith clarified. “All confirmed cases of VSV in Kansas now are horses. “However, some cattle have shown clinical signs while confirmatory laboratory results are pending,” Smith pointed out. All premises with confirmed cases of VSV in horses have been quarantined. “In addition, any premises with animals showing clinical signs consistent with VSV are placed on quarantine,” Smith verified. Quarantine for VSV lasts for at least 14 days from the onset of symptoms on the last animal on the premises. “Quarantines are not lifted until a veterinarian has examined all susceptible animals at that location,” Smith said. In horses, VSV is typically characterized by crusting scabs on the muzzle, lips, ears, coronary bands, or ventral abdomen. Other disease signs include fever and blister-like lesions in the mouth, tongue, lips, nostrils, ears, hooves and teats. “Infected animals will be painful and may refuse to eat and drink, which can lead to weight loss,” Smith explained.

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Most animals recover with supportive care by a veterinarian. Lesions usually heal in two or three weeks. “Although it is rare, humans can also become infected when handling affected animals, and can develop flu-like symptoms,” Smith warned. “The primary way the virus is transmitted is from biting insects like black flies, sand flies and midges,” Smith explained. “It can also be spread by nose-to-nose contact between animals.” He encouraged horse owners to institute measures to reduce flies and other insects where animals are housed. The virus itself usually runs its course in five to seven days. “However, it can take up to an additional seven days for the infected animal to recover from the symptoms,” Smith said. KDA has developed guidelines to assist organizations which are hosting shows and fairs across the state. “We have worked with many show officials to consider how they can protect the health and safety of animals,” Smith advised. Kansas was the fourth state in the United States to have confirmed cases of VSV this year. VSV has also been substantiated in Arizona, Nebraska, New Mexico and Texas. Because of the confirmed cases in Kansas, other states and Canada are likely to increase restrictions on livestock imports. “There are no approved vaccines for VSV,” the veterinarian informed.

Vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV) can cause blisters and sores in the mouth, muzzle, teats or hooves of horses, cattle, swine, sheep, goats, llamas and other animals.

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Officials encourage livestock owners and veterinarians to call authorities at the destination for import requirements prior to travel. Veterinarians in the Journal of Equine Veterinary Science recommended four areas to reduce VSV risk. Neighborhood : Rotate pastures to avoid grazing during periods of water’s base flow just following peak runoff. Move horses to higher-elevation pastures during high-vector seasons. Place propane- fueled insect traps that emit insect-attracting carbon dioxide, between insects’ breeding habitat and horses’ location. Premises : Provide a run-in shed that horses can use to escape insects. Remove manure regularly to reduce insect habitat. Develop good drainage around water sources to minimize habitat for water- and mud-loving insects. Keep vegetation short to minimize insects’ favored breeding and living areas. Manage irrigation to minimize pooled water and mud in fields. Shelter : Keep animals indoors during insects’ active feeding periods. Install mesh nets on barn doors and windows. Mount downward-blowing fans to keep insects off horses. Minimize bright insect-attracting lights at night. Animal : Apply topical repellents and insecticides with the understanding that they aren’t equally effective on all insect species. Use protective horse wear such as fly sheets, leg wraps, fly masks, and ear nets. Reduce exposure to the parts of the horse’s body that biting insects favor most: belly, legs, flanks, hindquarters, and ears.

Information about VSV is available at www.agriculture.ks.gov/VSV, or by calling 785-564-6601.

Use disease-prevention steps at all livestock and horse events, including sales, rodeos, shows, and fairs.

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LOUISBURG MARKET STREET & GALLERY III

What comes to mind when you think of small-town living? Do you think trinkets and treasurers? Do you think about a friendly atmosphere? Do you think about art? Well now is the time to experience it all. Louisburg Market Street and Gallery III offers a friendly atmosphere, a huge selection of trinkets and treasurers, and an impressive display of artwork by Don Dane, Justin Lombard, and Terry Lombard. Galley III contains items that range from notecards, matted prints, canvas reproductions, and original

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friendly and always willing to assist in anyway possible. So next time you are looking for a small-town atmosphere and a day of shopping, please stop by Louisburg Market Street at 1220 West Amity Street, Louisburg, Ks or visit them at www. louisburgmarketstreet.com

ranches provide what I call a one stop shop for everything I look for in authenticity of the contemporary cowboy” says Dane. Louisburg Market Street on the other hand has a huge selection of antiques, craft items, and jewelry just to name a few. Every aisle has individual booth space that is decorated and very well maintained. The staff are very

paintings. One of Gallery III’s featured artist is Don Dane. Don has been drawing from the early age and has been especially attracted to the Western Heritage and Cowboy Hall of Fame in Oklahoma City. He focuses mainly on western themed subjects but does not limit himself to just that. Don is a self-taught artist; he uses reference photographs and sketches taken on location. “I find the American cattle

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How did you get started in the horse business? I’ve been around horses all my life. My family owned a cattle farm outside Brady, NE and I was on a horse before I could walk. When things got tough in the late 1970’s early 1980’s, my dad had to sell the farm and we moved to town. We were able to board my horse for a few years, but then got too expensive, so we had to sell. From that point on…I think I was 12, I knew as soon as I could get back into horses on my own, I would. After high school, college, family and a beginning of a military career, I was finally in a position to get back into horses. In 1998, I started out with a couple riding horses, a mare and a gelding. Several years later I bought a few more, which included a couple nice mares that would be great for breeding. I bred those mares to some outside stallions, then got a few more mares, and decided if we were to continue breeding; it was more cost effective to have our own stallion. Circle M Acres was ‘officially’ started

as a horse business when we bought our cornerstone stallion Dallas Alley in 2010. Who would have thought it’s now 2020, and we have a herd of 30, with 4 stallions and 12 mares for our breeding operation. What has changed in the operation since you started? Since we started we have added an additional stallions, Mr Lineage (2013-current); Dash for Tobiano (2016- 2019); Vibrant Cherokee (2016-2019) Lonestar Legend (2020-current), and RB Bully InASmallTown (2020-current). We have also raised a son of Dallas Alley, TheresFireNDallas to

be added in the breeding program in 2021. We have also added several more well bred, proven mares. What accomplishments are you most proud of? The accomplishment I think I’m most proud of at this point is the establishment of the Paint Barrel Racing Incentive Program (PBRIP). Several years ago, my friend Melanie Bearden, who owns APHA RC Indian Bullion in Texas, and I were discussing the lack of incentive programs available to APHA barrel horses. In many cases, there were paints running that were just as good as the AQHA, but not getting the credit they deserved. Because of that,

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your program? We looked at stallions for a couple years…I liked several of them, but none really jumped out. Then we found Dallas Alley. I originally found him on the internet standing at Bedonna’s Performance Horses in Oklahoma and was interested in breeding him to one of my mares. Then I found out he was for sale. The search was over… he was the one. Not only does he have the color and breeding, the way he’s built and kind disposition sealed the deal. Being a AAA, stakes winner as well as having over $53,000 money earned off the track was just icing on the cake. Knowing we would be 1st time stallion owners, he would be perfect for our program. We found Mr Lineage in late 2013. He was also in OK. He wasn’t an advertised or well marketed at all. He was in a college equine program that more promoted the cutting bred horses, so he wasn’t used much. He started on the track, but never raced. The owners then put him in reining training, but only took him to a few shows. When I found out he was being offered for sale, we jumped at the chance of owning a son of the great Judys Lineage. Although he doesn’t have that many foals on the ground, the ones I’ve seen are built well and very athletic. Mr Lineage also has a very good disposition and a kind eye. We have added a few others the last few years. We lost Dallas in 2015, we

there was less of a market for paint barrel horses out there. When we were talking how we wanted to approach APHA, we both received a call from the APHA Racing Chairman. It took several months of discussions to figure out what we wanted the program to look like and how APHA was going to be involved. We are now in our 8th year…and the PBRIP incentive money is growing. We annually hold our PBRIP 4D Awards ceremony at the All-Paint Race in conjunction with Double B Productions Barrel Bash, and paid out in over $20,000 in money that was distributed to local shows, the APHA World Show and the Barrel Futurities of America. At the 2020 World Show in September, there will be over $25,000 added for PBRIP horses to compete for. What is your favorite part of the business? Oh, there are a couple of them. One of my favorite parts of the business is the foals. I love to see the babies born and watch them grow and take on their own personalities. I enjoy working with them and watching them learn. I also enjoy meeting the people. During barrel racing season, we are on the road 2-3 weekends a month. I run the PBRIP sidepots as well as run my own horse. I like talking to folks about the APHA horses, their breeding, and the programs in general. Talk about your sires, and why you selected each for

added Dash of Tobiano (son of Dash for Perks) and Vibrant Cherokee (homozygous son of Cherokee Indian). These stallions would be added to the program until I could get my 2014 stallion, son of Dallas Alley, Theres FireNDallas performance ready and added to the breeding program. Since then, they have moved on to different breeding barns and I currently have Lonestar Legend, a race winner and proven son of Runaway Winner and RB Bully InASmallTown, a homozygous son of RC Indian Bullion. How do you market your horses? We use advertising in Speedhorse to market our program. Social media (FB, Barrel Horse World) and our website has been a great asset in getting our program out there. We have added several incentive programs to help the marketability of their offspring. What are your future plans for your operation? We continue to move forward with what we have. Focusing on the speed bred line. I would like to add a homozygous stallion to our program, whether we find one or raise one. I’m also always on the lookout for well bred, proven APHA and AQHA mares. I think the demand for APHA horses is growing in the Barrel Racing and Race world, and we want to be there to assist in supplying them the color and speed they are looking for.

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from the local grocery store bakery will work fine Slice the baguette thin on the bias using a serrated bread knife to get the classic bruschetta shape. Place the slices on a cookie sheet and toast in the oven. Some recipes ask you to put olive oil and garlic on the slices, but I like to toast mine dry. They keep better and you are not locked into that flavor. I store them sealed in a plastic bag in the freezer. They stay fresh and ready to use at a moment’s notice. I am sharing my recipes with

Harvest has begun for most people with home gardens and farmer’s markets are in full swing. Tomatoes, summer squash, and corn are plentiful. With the warm weather we enjoy lighter meals. Produce from the garden to make healthy and refreshing salads along with grilled meats are great summer fare.

really loved the fresh taste of the vegetables we grew. On the farm today, along with raw vegetable salads and grilled meats, we really enjoy Bruschetta. Classic Tomato is yummy with garden fresh tomatoes, garlic, and basil. We also have been enjoying our new recipe for Jalapeno Popper Bruschetta. They both can be

you today and hope you enjoy them as much as we do. Do not be afraid to experiment! Add and delete ingredients to taste.

My father always had a large garden. We enjoyed the fresh tasty produce. My mother worked hard to preserve the bounty for winter use. I remember my father really enjoying zucchini this time of year. He would harvest it young, slice it into a bowl and top it with Blue Cheese Dressing. I think he ate his weight in the stuff! As a kid I hated the constant watering and weeding, but

used as an appetizer with drinks before dinner or enjoyed as a crunchy compliment to a dinner salad. It is not always necessary to make

Be Well and Be Happy! Love, Pamela

everything from scratch to get that great homemade taste. A baguette purchased

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DENTAL NEEDS OF THE SENIOR HORSE By Ed McCarty

understanding the effect of the eruption process as relates to the health and performance of our horse. The bone formation which promotes the eruption of teeth into the mouth occurs at the rate of approximately 1/8” per year. This results in the teeth being forced to erupt into the mouth at the same rate of approximately 1/8” per year. At this rate, 20 years of this process would result in each tooth being shoved about 2½” into the mouth! Yes, in fact, the horse has had to literally grind away well over 2 inches of each tooth by the time they are approaching 25 years old. (The process basically starts at around 5-year-old when all the permanent teeth are in position). We have established in previous articles that the permanent teeth are about 3” long in the average size 5-year-old horse. This means that our 25-year-old equine has very little tooth still up in the gums and dental cavity to hold their teeth in place for grinding. As a result, the molars (or grinders) can begin to fall out beginning around 23-25 years old. It is very easy to understand how tooth loss can have a very detrimental effect on grinding power but let’s look at some of the other ill

We have established in the preceding articles that horses have all of their permanent teeth in position by the time they are 5 years old and that these teeth will be continually forced to erupt into the mouth throughout the life of the horse. This eruption process occurs due to new bone being

continually formed in the head bone above the upper teeth and in the jawbone below the lower teeth. Now let’s take a look at the effects of this process over a period of 20 or so years in the life of the horse.

A little basic math explains a lot in

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effects that can be experienced from the actual process of losing teeth. Even though horses have no nerve endings in the actual tooth, there is a considerable amount of live tissue such as gums and dental cavity connective tissue which is damaged or eliminated in tooth loss. When you damage live tissue, pain is involved. It is unreasonable to think that

there is not a good possibility of some change in performance or attitude when tooth loss is occurring. Also, the last part of the tooth to erupt into the mouth tends to be a little brittle in many cases. This allows this “stub” of a tooth to fracture or split. The sharp surfaces where the fracture occurs can be very painful to the cheeks and tongue. Lastly, when a tooth is lost, the opposing molar will continue to erupt into the mouth. Since there is nothing present to wear it down, it will continue to erupt up into the space vacated by the lost molar. This results in a condition called “step mouth” which is comparable to the remaining tooth acting as a dead bolt in a lock, inhibiting the side to side grinding motion. Bottom line is……..Just because your horse is getting old doesn’t mean that the need for regular dental care ceases.

They should be checked on a very regular basis. You may also have to change the diet to allow for less grinding and easier digestion in their diet. With proper attention, your old folks can still be quite useful and willing companions for a number of years past their mid- twenties.

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Living Life Ranch

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the holy spirit” Romans 15:13 If our hope is laced with doubt, fear and anxiety, we can change this. We need to eliminate our “hope-so” attitude and replace that mindset to I “know so.” We need to focus our mind on the promises and truths in God’s word. Focus our minds on our eternal future. Instead of anxiously wanting these days to be over with, due to all that is going on in this world today. We need confidence in God, that he will keep his promise of hope into us no matter what we are facing. God’s ways are so much higher than what our minds can grasp. Reading his word and staying close to him will help your faith and change the doubt in your mind. The Bible has healing powers with God’s words to us.

us beauty in all that he does even when you’re in the weeds. This has been an interesting year for all of us. For Living Life Ranch, we have post-pone opening back up until Fall. My husband is High Risk, he has lung disease and other medical concerns. So, we will re-evaluate when the time comes and determine where we go from there. Even though we have not been able to function normally. Our time has been spent doing different things than what we would have done. We’ve had the time to get our Business Plan ready to present to Investors. The property we are working towards will allow us to bring the Working Cowboy Horse and Cattle Ranch Experience to life for children and adults. We have our curriculum documented for courses that we will be offering. Along with the curriculum that we will be offering for the children’s camp stay. We have the Events documented that we will be offering to the public and so much more. This has been going better because we are able to focus time on it. It is very exciting to see everything come together for our Living Life Ranch Ministry. We have a new Board of Director that joined our team recently.

Kevin Nielson has accepted the position of First Vice Chair. Kevin brings tons of knowledge and experience to our team. He is a Leader with expertise driving performance, focusing on creating strong profitable relationships with customers and clients. Successful record in producing strong and sustainable revenue, market, and profit contributions in domestic and global markets. Entrepreneurial, with skills in organizational development and performance management. Strategically focused with a keen understanding of the customer, matching with business requirements. A solutions expert who combines optimism, tenacity, creativity, and intelligence with a relentless commitment to excellence     • Forecasting &Analytics • Strategic Market Planning

Beautiful Flowers in the middle of weeds. God shows

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• Competitive Market Positioning • Team Leadership • Multi-Channel Distribution • P&L Management • Strong Client Service / Presentations • Innovative / Emerging Opportunities We ask for God’s guidance and prayers that we find the financial assistance we need to purchase this land for our Western Cowboy Horse Camp Ministry. In order to buy and build the camp we will need to raise $2,000,000 Please help support our cause by praying we find other interested parties

Lori Rogers from Wellsville Ks. Thank you, Keith and Lori!

I praise God and thank him every day for pulling us through this and assisting every step of the way. This is the first year that I’ve had to deal with Raccoons. We’ve had quite the time with them. They seem to really enjoy our Total Equine grain. Unfortunately. I love Raccoons, but boy they are ornery. I’ve caught 4 in the barn and released them to a beautiful place far away from here. The little critters are so cute and smart it’s been interesting learning about these guys. We found a home for the sweetest 5-year-old yellow Lab her name is Goldie, her owner died a few months ago and she was just lost without him. A friend was fostering her until he could rehome her. I heard her story and met her and she stole our hearts. You could tell she was miss placed. I made a call and

We had several vet bills this year, horses have had injuries that we’ve never experienced before. Two had stitches. I couldn’t believe either accident. I was in shock of what happened. Alex ran into a gate and tore open his shoulder It was bad I had to pray for God to keep me from panic, got hung up in a horse blanket the silliest thing caused such a ruckus. Then Gypsy spooked and ran through a stall door that was not opened all the way and the latch cut open her hindcquarter. That one shook me up a bit. I had to calm myself down and ask God to help me stay calm and allow me peace. He helped me through it I felt his warm calmness come over me, when I made the call to the vet. Many donations came in from a fund raiser we posted thank you to all who donated to help us! We raised over $6200 Such a Blessing!

to assist with this project.

We have had wonderful help caring for the horses with donations that we’ve received. Every time I wasn’t sure how we were going to pay a vet bill or feed bill; someone would help us; a check would just show up in the mail just at the moment we were in need. We had a load of 65 bales of Brome donated by Keith and

found a home. We didn’t know at the time but it turned out she was deaf and cannot hear at all. My dear friend Belinda Schuman who took her in, discovered this shortly after she arrived. Goldie is learning

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sign language and is living her best life now. Thank you, Belinda, for your wonderful heart providing Goldie with a great life! Not only that but thank you so much for being a blessing and helping Living Life Ranch with your donations! God created amazing animals, didn’t he? Animals bring love, trust and wonderful companions. Sometimes I believe God blessed us with them because he new we were going to need therapy sometimes. I need therapy myself at times. The world around us seems to be in chaos but living my life

with God allows me to keep calm, and live peacefully knowing that he is in control. God provides love, guidance, forgiveness and trust. Through it all God has blessed me and made me stronger. I’ve learned to trust and depend on him in all circumstances.

benefit from our program, please contact us. We will be taking information for future interest. www.Livingliferanch.org Melissa Cowan 913-731-5579 Through the healing and therapeutic power of God’s word coupled with working, caring and riding horses, children can begin the recovering process of building self-esteem, self-confidence and a renewed reverence for life.

If you have a need or you know someone that could

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Calendula: Sunshine in the Garden

seed, although I always add a few extra seeds in spring to make sure I have enough plants for harvesting. They prefer full sun and appreciate water… although in my gardens here in Kansas, I’m not for watering much in our hot, dry summers and they still preform like a champ. Now, let’s move on to why you would want to grow calendula. First off, this beautiful, edible flower can be used in a variety of foods and beverages. The petals can be added to salads, salsas, eggs and drinks for a fun burst of color and the entire flower can be added to teas, broths and soups for added nutrition. Moving on to its medicinal value… it’s anti- inflammatory, antibacterial and antifungal properties make it an invaluable herb for the skin whether alone or in combination with other herbs. Look for it in herbal products or make your own concentrated tea or infused oil and apply it to skin issues such as cuts, scratches, infections, eczema, bug bites, burns, athlete’s foot and diaper rash. And the best part, it can be used on animals as well! Here’s a secret, next time you have a sunburn, brew up a calendula

tea, cool it down in the refrigerator, then spritz on the area and see what you think! Not only is it good for the skin on the outside, but also for the skin on the inside! Traditionally, this herb has had beneficial effects on those suffering with gastrointestinal issues such as heartburn, ulcers and diarrhea. Additionally, its antifungal properties can also be helpful for those struggling with gut dysbiosis or candida overgrowth. As a mouthwash, it can also be helpful for gum inflammation and infection. Calendula, along with its antiviral properties, encourages lymphocytic activity to maintain a healthy immune system. It also stimulates stagnant lymph congestion to reduce pain and clear the body of waste and toxins that can cause swollen lymph nodes and other tissues. Recently, research has been published showing that calendula can also be beneficial in the prevention, treatment and palliative care of cancer patients. In 2018, the Integrative Cancer Therapies Journal reviewed ten years of studies on calendula extracts and

Calendula is one of my favorite summer herbs, both to grow and to use. The bright yellow flowers put a smile on my face every time I see them. Part of the reason I smile is because this medicinal herb is so easy to grow! I did not grow up gardening, we lived in the city and while my parents enjoyed ‘landscaping’, the thought of a garden, let alone a medicinal herb garden was not on their radar. So, when I decided to plant my first garden, I was under the impression you just toss out seeds, add a little water and boom, you have plants. Fast forward a few years and I now own a medicinal herb farm, so I have had to learn a little about soil fertility. That said, calendula really doesn’t take much more than tossing out some seed and adding water! But as with anything, a little TLC will yield a few more flowers. This plant belongs to the marigold family, but if you are wanting to grow for medicinal purposes, make sure you look for seeds or plants marked ‘calendula officinalis’. They range in color from a light yellow to a deep orange and if you keep picking the flowers, they will bloom almost all summer and even into fall. This beautiful annual will self-

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