When Tyler Harper, 16, of Clarendon, Texas and his dad were looking for the perfect show steer, they went no further than their own backyard. “We raise our own calves, so we took a look at the herd and my dad said this is the one I’m going to show!” he says. A family tradition, …
Tyler Harper – Home Grown Steer wins in Donley County Read More »
Seventeen-year-old Brooklyn Buckingham of Wheeler, TX certainly knows what it is to be busy. “Coming from a small school, I am involved in almost everything.” She says, “From Basketball to Cross Country, sports are a big part of my life.” Not the only part, however. “My love for animals made showing the perfect activity for …
Brooklyn Buckingham – Go Getter Finds Peace in the Show Barn Read More »
Recently, a new tool to fight invasive feral hogs has been introduced to the market by Corona Feed Additives, LLC. HOGSTOP® is a contraceptive bait used to control feral hogs (Sus scrofa) on pastures, rangeland, forests, and non-crop areas. An all-natural contraceptive bait, HogStop targets the male hog’s prodigious ability to reproduce. Feral hogs have …
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A child born to a 100-year legacy of farming and ranching, Keith Terry was born and raised in Comanche County, Texas. At the age of 11, his parents divorced, and he moved up to Oklahoma. It was there that he was introduced to Hi-Pro Feeds….in a very unusual way. “Back then, Friona was the only …
Keith Terry and Hi-Pro Show Feeds – A Legacy of Care, Community, and Camaraderie Read More »
Saige Martin, an 18-year-old senior from Hereford, TX, started the 2020 show season ready to be as busy as possible. For the first time in 10 years of showing, she chose to challenge herself with not one, but two species. “My dad runs Brian Martin Show Cattle, and he and my mom both showed cows …
Saige Martin – Shows Cancelled, Silver Linings Found Read More »
Dr. Chris Morrow of Mobile Veterinary Practice is donating Alfa-Pro to be awarded to all first prize winners at that Big 5 Horse shows this spring and summer. Are you interested in competing? Read more! Dates and Locations: May 1 at Amarillo – Will Rogers Range Riders Arena May 22 at Dumas – Moore County …
Kolton “Pockets” Wink, 17, has been on horseback since he was a toddler, and approaches his training routine with the dedication and hard work of a professional twice his age. He credits this to two things – a family legacy, and incredible mentors. These tools led to winning both the 2-year-old and 3-year-old futurity at …
Kolton “Pockets” Wink – Love, Legacy, and Horses Read More »
Four years ago, Angelica Lopez and her family moved from the bustling metropolis Dallas, TX to the much quieter town of Poetry, TX. Now 16 years old, Angelica remembers fondly the day she was introduced to the FFA. “Some FFA officers visited our middle school and it seemed interesting. I was really intrigued with the …
Angelica Lopez – From City Girl to a Longhorn’s Best Friend Read More »
At 18 years old, Kindal Smith of Logan, NM has 11 years of showing steers under her belt. Kindal has shown steers, heifers, goats and sheep. If that wasn’t enough to vouch for her expertise, she has generations of family experience to draw upon in the show ring. “My sister and I have our own …
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At 17 years old, Maci Finley of Amarillo, TX came into 2020 with 7 years of 4-H under her belt, 5 years of horse shows, and two State wins. This year, with her eye on the prize, Maci focused on one event exclusively. “I only did Over Fences this year,” she explains, “I chose to …
Maci Finley – Working Hard, Staying Positive, and Remaining Hopeful Read More »
