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By Jessica Crabtree, [email protected]
The working cowboy culture is unlike any other. Their lifestyle is based on tradition and hard work all earned by the work of their hands and a horse. Whether in high heat or bone-chilling cold, the working cowboy can be found caring for his horses and cattle 365 days a year, with some days stretching well over eight hours, but he doesn’t complain. Why? Because he’s doing the work that he loves.
With his office atop his horse, new schedule daily and ever changing scenery, the working cowboy’s life is an exclusive one. If done well and right, he may earn the title of top hand, a title held reserved only for a few and revered as the highest honor by his fellow man. For a man who is quiet, his presence is loud. From his hat to his boots, the working cowboy is easily recognized.
The work which he does could sometimes be called an art, from the way he moves on the ground starting a colt to the synchronized rhythm as he rides horseback moving cattle. Onlookers may be unaware of the intricate detail to his saddle, the impeccable stitching on his leggings, the ornate craftsmanship of his horse’s bit and the perfected scrolling and shank on his spurs. These are the every-day tools of the working cowboy, but they are also pieces of fine, hand-crafted art.
To read more pick up the March 2015 issue of North Texas Farm & Ranch.

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On the Road with Dave Alexander

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It’s already March and the smell of springtime parties and special events is in the air.
Everybody knows in order to have a great party, you’ve got to have the right music.
Well, that’s where my friend Katie Dieter comes to the rescue.

Katie, aka DJ KD “The Spinner,” has been spinning the right mix for parties and special events throughout North Texas for years now. Her passion for music helps to make your special event one your friends will never forget. Whether you’re planning a wedding, banquet, school event or just a backyard get-together with friends, DJ KD “The Spinner” is the right call for you.

To read more, pick up a copy of the March issue of NTFR magazine. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.

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On the Road with Dave Alexander

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Seems lately these days Texas is becoming the envy of musicians from around the world.
With the overwhelming response to “Yellowstone,” the television series, Texas once again finds itself under the microscope of the world, much like the late 1980’s TV series know to all around the globe as “Dallas.”

With that said, the musician population in Texas is beginning to grow as many aspiring performers turn their sights on Texas instead of Nashville. Meet my newly-found friend and fellow musician Grace Partridge. This youthful 19 year old has recently made Texas her new home. She began fiddling at age four in Rigby, Idaho. Grace worked her way through the National Fiddle championships in Weiser, Idaho, becoming a five-time national champion. She’s even played on the Grand Ole Opry. Still yet, her desire to become a true Texas Fiddler has brought her to the Lone Star State. I’m pretty sure we can thank Bob Wills for that.

To read more, pick up a copy of the January 2024 issue of NTFR magazine. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.

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On the Road with Dave Alexander

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On Nov. 4, 2023, the Wichita Falls Symphony Orchestra will present an evening of Texas Cowboy, Country and Western Swing with yours truly, Dave Alexander and the fabulous Quebe Sisters.

Enjoy the music of Bob Wills, Willie Nelson, Gene Autry and many more of your Texas Music favorites performed with a full symphony orchestra. We also will feature music from my latest CD, “From The Saddle To Symphony Hall,” along with some of my own compositions. It is guaranteed to be a night to remember.

To read more, pick up a copy of the October issue of NTFR magazine. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.

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